Never Gonna Let You Go

Faith Evans

About Never Gonna Let You Go

"Never Gonna Let You Go" is a song by American recording artist Faith Evans. It was written by Babyface and Damon Thomas for her album Keep the Faith (1998), and spent one week at number 1 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The music video was filmed back-to-back along with rapper Eve's "Love Is Blind".


Year:
1998
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If I had one wish boy
I'd wish you next to me
And it could be in summer
Fall or spring boy cause
You make my heart sing

I want to give my heart my
Soul my love to you oh baby
Yeah cause every day I'm not
With you I'm missin' you like
Crazy. I need for you to love
Me

I need for you to love me
(Love me) hold me (hold me)
Touch (touch me) down deep
In my soul never let you go
Of the love we share no one
Compares to you

I'll never let you go
(I'll never let you go)
'Cause I really love you
So oh I-I'll never let
You go oh no (oh on on)

If you must know the truth
Boy I'm nothing without you
It's funny how I know what
People mean boy when it's
To good to be true

Because you give me joy
Good love good times such
Happiness oh yeah and every
Day I thank the Lord for
You I feel so blessed I need
For you to love

I need for you to love me
(Love me) hold me (hold me)
Touch me (touch me) down deep
In my soul never let you go
Of the love we share no one
Compares to you (to you)

I'll never let you go
(I'll never let you go)
'Cause I really love you
So (I love you so) oh
I-I'll never let you go
Oh no (oh no no)

If you only knew what you
Really do ain't never had
No one that does it quite
Like you do you could spend
Half a lifetime tryin' to find
One like you that's why I am
So glad I found you baby I
Wished upon a star it came
True darling I need for you to

I need for you to love me
(To love) hold me (hold me)
Touch me (touch me) down deep
In my soul (deep in my soul)
Never let it go (oh yeah) oh
The love we share no one compares
To you (to you)

I'll never let you go (I'll never
Let you go I'll never let you go)
'Cause I really love you so oh I-
I'll never let you go (oh..oh..oh
No no)

Oh, no oh, whoa, whoa, oh, oh, oh

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Faith Evans

Faith Renée Evans, (born June 10, 1973), is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional actress and author. Born in Florida and raised in New Jersey, Evans relocated to Los Angeles in 1993 for a career in the music business. After working as a backing vocalist for Al B. Sure and Christopher Williams, she became the first female artist to be contracted with Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment recording company during 1994, for which she collaborated with several label mates such as Mary J. Blige and Carl Thomas and released three platinum-certified studio albums between the years 1995 and 2001, including Faith (1995), Keep the Faith (1998) and Faithfully (2001). more »

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Written by: RHEMARIO A. WEBBER, KANDICE LOVE, DENISE RICH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Never Gonna Let You Go" is the second single by American recording artist Faith Evans from her second album "Keep the Faith".
Song Production
The song was produced by David Foster and Rodney Jerkins, both of whom are Grammy Award-winning producers.
Chart Performance
After its release in 1998, the song achieved significant success on both the R&B and Pop charts. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Genre
"Never Gonna Let You Go" is categorized under the genres of R&B and Soul. Its melodious tunes and soulful lyrics have made it a classic in these genres.
Music Video
The music video for "Never Gonna Let You Go" was directed by famous director Hype Williams and it added further popularity to the song.
Lyrics and Theme
The song carries a strong theme of love and commitment, with lyrics assuring that one will never leave their beloved regardless of the challenges they may face.
Critical Response
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised Evans' powerful and emotional singing, as well as the song's catchy and memorable music.
Song's Influence
Even over two decades after its release, the song remains popular and is often played at weddings and romantic occasions for its heartfelt message.
Cover Versions
"Never Gonna Let You Go" has been covered by various artists over the years, showcasing its wide influence and popularity.
Awards and Accolades
Although the song did not win any major awards, its high chart placements and enduring popularity are testaments to its success.

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