Never Be the Same

Jessica Mauboy

About Never Be the Same

"Never Be the Same" is a song recorded by Australian singer Jessica Mauboy. It was written by Mauboy, Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci, and produced by DNA. The song was released on 7 March 2014 as the fourth single from Mauboy's third studio album, Beautiful. "Never Be the Same" is a mid-tempo pop and R&B power ballad that speaks about "the confusion of growing up and the fact that changes in life are inevitable." The song received positive reviews from critics, who noted it as an emotional and powerful track and praised Mauboy's vocal performance. "Never Be the Same" peaked at number six on the ARIA Singles Chart and became Mauboy's seventh top-ten single. It was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling over 70,000 copies. The accompanying music video was directed by Lawrence Lim and features Australian actress Miah Madden playing a younger version of Mauboy. The video received a positive reception from critics, who complimented the shower scenes and noted it as "an amazing step up" for Mauboy. "Never Be the Same" has been performed on Today and Sunrise, and was used to promote the American drama series Revenge on Australian television. 


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2013
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Let me tell you about a girl that I used to be,
Same name same face but a different me,
She didn't know what she was thinking,
Didn't know her world was sinking,
Had her dreams written on a paper in her hand,
Held on tight but she didn't understand,
The love and heart that she's replacing,
All the past that she's erasing,
We all get lost sometimes and we forget who we are and we forget who we are

Somewhere along the way, we're all running in a crazy race,
Never thinking about the hearts we break,
And as our hope starts fading away things are never gonna be the same,
'Cause when you're standing there all alone,
Losing everything you've ever known,
You're staring at a different face things are never gonna be the same,

I wish that I could share a different point of view,
But the words coming out wouldn't speak the truth,
You wouldn't know what I was really thinking,
And I'd return to the girl, who's sinking,
Sinking down to the world that waits below,
And I don't want to be there anymore,
Don't wanna be there anymore,
And we all get lost sometimes and we forget who we are and we forget who we are

Somewhere along the way, we're all running in a crazy race,
Never thinking about the hearts we break,
And as our hope starts fading away things are never gonna be the same,
'Cause when you're standing there all alone,
Losing everything you've ever known,
You're staring at a different face things are never gonna be the same,

The more you win, the more you want,
It never ends, it never stops,
Oh it's never enough,
Oh, the more you win, the more you want,
It never ends, it never stops,
Oh it's never enough,

We're all running in a crazy race,
Never thinking about the hearts we break,
And as our hope starts fading away things are never gonna be the same,
'Cause when you're standing there all alone,
Losing everything you've ever known,
You're staring at a different face things are never gonna be the same,
Things are never gonna be the same,
Things are never gonna be the same,
When you're standing there all alone,
Losing everything you've ever known,
You're staring at a different face things are never gonna be the same,
Things are never gonna be the same,
Never gonna be the same.

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Jessica Mauboy

Jessica Hilda Mauboy (born 4 August 1989) is an Australian R&B singer, songwriter and actress. In 2006, Mauboy was the runner-up on the fourth season of Australian Idol, she had auditioned for the talent show in Alice Springs to pursue a recording career. Mauboy subsequently signed a contract with Sony Music Australia. more »

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Written by: DAVID NICHOLAS MUSUMECI, ANTONIO FRANCESCO EGIZII, JESSICA HILDA MAUBOY

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

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Artist Background
"Never Be the Same" is a song by Jessica Mauboy, an Australian R&B and pop singer, songwriter, and actress who came to prominence after finishing as the runner-up in the fourth season of Australian Idol in 2006.
Album Information
The song is taken from Mauboy's third studio album "Beautiful," released in 2013.
Release Date and Reception
In Australia, "Never Be the Same" was released as the fourth single from the album on the 7th of March, 2014. It became a commercial success and was well-received by critics.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Never Be the Same" peaked at number six on the ARIA Singles Chart, making it Mauboy's sixth top-ten single.
Song Composition
The song is composed in the key of E♭ Major and has a tempo of approximately 64 beats per minute. Its lyrics are about the changes a person goes through after experiencing heartbreak or a traumatic event.
Music Video
The music video for "Never Be the Same" directed by Lawrence Lim was premiered on Vevo on 17 March 2014. The concept of the video revolves around the theme of personal change and contains metaphorical references to rebirth.
Awards and Nominations
In 2015, "Never Be the Same" was nominated for Song of the Year at the ARIA Music Awards.
International Tours
During her national tour in 2014, Jessica Mauboy performed "Never Be the Same" as part of her setlist, helping to popularize the song further.
Television Performances
Mauboy has performed "Never Be the Same" on several Australian television programs, including Sunrise, The Voice Australia, and the 2014 Logie Awards.
Charity Performances
In 2020, Mauboy performed the song as part of the "Music From The Home Front" concert which was organised to honour frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was broadcasted on Australian and New Zealand television.
Critical Reviews
Critics have lauded "Never Be the Same" for its emotive lyrics and Mauboy's vocal performance. The song is often cited as a stand-out track in "Beautiful". It remains one of the singer's most popular songs to date.

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