Never Ever

All Saints

About Never Ever

"Never Ever" is a song by English-Canadian girl group All Saints. Written by All Saints member Shaznay Lewis along with co-writers Robert Jazayeri and Sean Mather and produced by Cameron McVey and Magnus Fiennes, it was released on 10 November 1997 as the second single from their debut album, All Saints (1997). The song later appeared on their compilations All Hits (2001), Pure Shores: The Very Best of All Saints (2010) and their remix compilation The Remix Album (1998). Lyrically, the song talks about the girls' feelings about their first expressions after a sudden break-up, where the girls' query what they did wrong in the relationship. "Never Ever" is All Saints' highest charting single to date, peaking at the top of the charts in countries including Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, while it peaked in the top 10 in countries including Ireland, Sweden, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Norway, Austria and the United States. As of March 2013, it is the second best selling single by a girl group of all time in the United Kingdom, only behind "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls and "Shout Out to My Ex" by Little Mix. Two music videos were shot for the single: the European and Australian version, and an American version, due to the mass success in those countries. The North American featured the group in a church, while the European/Australian version featured the group near a swimming pool and in their homes. At the 1998 Brit Awards, "Never Ever" won British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year. 


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A few questions that I need to know
How you could ever hurt me so
I need to know what I've done wrong
And how long it's been going on
Was it that I never paid enough attention?
Or did I not give enough affection?
Not only will your answers keep me sane
But I'll know never to make the same mistake again
You can tell me to my face or even on the phone
You can write it in a letter, either way, I have to know
Did I never treat you right?
Did I always start the fight?
Either way, I'm going out of my mind
All the answers to my questions
I have to find

My head's spinning
Boy, I'm in a daze
I feel isolated
Don't wanna communicate

I'll take a shower, I will scour
I will rub
To find peace of mind
The happy mind I once owned, yeah

Flexing vocabulary runs right through me
The alphabet runs right from A to Z
Conversations, hesitations in my mind
You got my conscience asking questions that I can't find

I'm not crazy
I'm sure I ain't done nothing wrong, no
I'm just waiting
Cause I heard that this feeling
Won't last that long

Never ever have I ever felt so low
When you gonna take me out of this black hole?
Never ever have I ever felt so sad
The way I'm feeling yeah, you got me feeling really bad

Never ever have I had to find
I've had to dig away to find my own peace of mind
I've never ever had my conscience to fight
The way I'm feeling, yeah, I just don't feel right

I'll keep searching
Deep within my soul
For all the answers
Don't wanna hurt no more

I need peace, got to feel at ease
Need to be
Free from pain - going insane
My heart aches, yeah

Sometimes vocabulary runs through my head
The alphabet runs right from A to Z
Conversations, hesitations in my mind
You got my conscience asking questions that I can't find

I'm not crazy
I'm sure I ain't done nothing wrong
I'm just waiting
Cause I heard that this feeling won't last that long

Never ever have I ever felt so low
When ya gonna take me out of this black hole?
Never ever have I ever felt so sad
The way I'm feeling yeah, you got me feeling really bad

Never ever have I had to find
I've had to dig away to find my own peace of mind
I've never ever had my conscience to fight
The way I'm feeling, yeah, I just don't feel right

You can tell me to my face
You can tell me on the phone
Uh, you can write it in a letter, babe
Cause I really need to know

You can write it in a letter, babe
You can write it in a letter, babe

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All Saints

All Saints were a British/Canadian girl group. Founded in 1993 as All Saints 1.9.7.5, the group consisted of founding members Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis, and sisters Nicole Appleton and Natalie Appleton. They became one of the most successful British pop groups of the 1990s, with nine top ten singles (including five number-ones), two multi-platinum albums, two gold albums and record sales in excess of ten million worldwide. more »

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Written by: Esmail Jazayeri, Sean Mather, Shaznay Lewis

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Never Ever" by All Saints was released on 10 November 1997 as the second single from their debut album, "All Saints".
Chart Success
The song was a major success worldwide, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including the UK, Australia, and Sweden. It also secured the number 4 spot on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Record-Breaking Sales
"Never Ever" is All Saints' most successful single to date, selling over 1.36 million copies in the UK and is certified double platinum. It is one of the country's best-selling singles.
Award Recognition
"Never Ever" earned the British girl group two BRIT Awards in 1998: Best Single and Best Video.
Unique Structure
The song starts with a minute-long spoken introduction by group member Shaznay Lewis, which is quite different from conventional song structures.
Songwriters
"Never Ever" was written by All Saints members Shaznay Lewis, Melanie Blatt, and Nicole Appleton, along with producers Robert Jazayeri and Sean Mather.
Global Appeal
The song was translated and recorded in Spanish under the title "Nunca Jamas", showcasing its global appeal.
Song Meaning
The song explores themes of sorrow, loss, and uncertainty in the aftermath of a failed relationship.
Video Filming
The video for "Never Ever" was famously shot in the Church of St Augustine in Kilburn, London.
Pop Culture
In 2016, almost two decades after its release, "Never Ever" was featured in an episode of "Black Mirror" titled "Hated in the Nation".
Album Success
The popularity of "Never Ever" greatly contributed to the success of All Saints' debut album, which ended up achieving 5x Platinum certification in the UK.

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