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Never Let You Go

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“Never Let You Go” is a song by Justin Bieber. It was originally released as a promo single from latter half of Bieber's debut album, My World 2.0 on March 2, 2010.

Background[]

Justin Bieber hinted at the song being a single in December 2009.[1]

Audio[]

Composition and critical reception[]

"Never Let You Go" published in common time with moderate tempo. "Never Let You Go" written in D minor key with the chord progression B♭-Dm-C. Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly noted similarities between "Never Let You Go" and Chris Brown's "Forever", calling the previous a "fraternal twin" to the latter. Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone, using "Never Let You Go" and "Stuck in the Moment" as examples said that "the ballads — often a weak spot on pop/R&B records — are fully realized, mixing love-struck lyrics with big, lovable choruses." Lauren Carter of The Boston Herald stated that, "While it’s hard to buy into so much angst coming from a 16-year-old, the promises of forever (see “Never Let You Go” for starters) will undoubtedly delight the young girls who dream of spending eternity with pop’s newest heartthrob."

Music video[]

Rolling Stone confirmed in January 2010 that the music video had already been shot by director Colin Tilley while Bieber was at the Atlantis resort in The Bahamas. Actress Paige Hurd portrays Bieber's love interest in the video. The video premiered on March 30, 2010 on Vevo.

Summarizing the video, Jocelyn Vena MTV News said, "Bieber is seen hanging out in the catacombs of Bahamian aquariums...In this new clip, Bieber is seen performing on the beach and frolicking with Hurd. Bieber is definitely growing up a lot in this video — sharing near-kisses, touching and nuzzling with his girl. Shots of the pair in silhouette holding hands play into the video's plot of two young teens falling in love in a very exotic locale." Vena also said that Bieber continues his "knack for Michael Jackson-esque dance moves." Vena also said that Bieber continues his "knack for Michael Jackson-esque dance moves."

Lyrics[]

[Intro]
Oh no, oh no, oh

[Verse 1]
They say that hate has been sent
So let loose the talk of love
Before they outlaw the kiss
Baby, give me one last hug
There’s a dream that I’ve been chasing
Want so badly for it to be reality
And when you hold my hand
Then I understand that it’s meant to be
‘Cause baby, when you’re with me

[Chorus]
It’s like an angel came by and took me to heaven
Like you took me to heaven, girl
‘Cause when I stare in your eyes, it couldn’t be better
I don’t want you to go, oh no, so
Let the music blast, we gon’ do our dance
Bring the doubters on, they don’t matter at all
‘Cause this life’s too long and this love’s too strong
So baby, know for sure that I’ll never let you go

[Verse 2]
I got my favorite girl
Not feeling no pain, no fear
Don’t have a care in the world
Why would I when you are here?
There’s a moment I’ve been chasing
And I finally caught it out on this floor
Baby, there’s no hesitation
No reservation by taking a chance and more
Oh no, because

[Chorus]
It’s like an angel came by and took me to heaven
Like you took me to heaven, girl
‘Cause when I stare in your eyes, it couldn’t be better
I don’t want you to go, oh no, so
Let the music blast, we gon’ do our dance
Bring the doubters on, they don’t matter at all
‘Cause this life’s too long and this love’s too strong
So baby, know for sure that I’ll never let you go

[Breakdown]
It’s like an angel came by and took me to heaven
Like you took me to heaven, girl
‘Cause when I stare in your eyes, it couldn’t be better
I don’t want you to go, oh no, so

[Bridge]
Take my hand, let’s just dance
Watch my feet, follow me
Don’t be scared, girl, I’m here
If you didn’t know, this is love

[Chorus - Shortened]
Let the music blast, we gon’ do our dance
Bring the doubters on, they don’t matter at all
‘Cause this life’s too long and this love’s too strong
So baby, know for sure that I’ll never let you go

[Outro]
So don’t fear, don’t you worry ‘bout a thing
I am here, right here (I’ll never let you go)
Don’t shed a tear
Whenever you need me, I’ll be near (I’ll never let you go)
Oh no, oh no, oh
I’ll never let you go
Oh no, oh no, oh
I’ll never let you go


Performances[]

Date Event City Notes
June 20, 2009 Mix 93.3 Red White & Boom 14 Kansas City
July 7, 2009 Alice Cooperstown Cooperstown
July 18, 2009 Summer Smash Tulsa
July 25, 2009 Z103.5 Summer Rush 2009 Halifax
July 26, 2009 Toronto
July 28, 2009 B937's Just Show Up Show Easley
July 31, 2009 K104.7 SplashDown Beach Fishkill
August 1, 2009 Family Frenzy Syracuse
August 14, 2009 Rock the Rapids Plainfield Township
August 15, 2009 Party 105FM Mega Jam Medford
August 26, 2009 Back To School Bash New Orleans
August 28, 2009 mtvU VMA Tour Jackson
September 7, 2009 Six Flags New England Agawam
September 24, 2009 Tiki Rocks The Square New York City
September 25, 2009 Z100 private concert New York City
October 9, 2009 Hofstra University Hempstead
October 15, 2009 Carroll Middle School Fort Wayne
October 23, 2009 FM 97 WLAN Lancaster Acoustic
MTV Artist of the Week Philadelphia Acoustic
October 24, 2009 98.5 KLUC's Private Session Las Vegas Acoustic
October 29, 2009 Microsoft Store Opening Mission Viejo Acoustic
November 6, 2009 Kool Haus Toronto Acoustic
November 8, 2009 Kidd's Kids benefit show Orlando Acoustic
November 12, 2009 Rave/Eagles Club Milwaukee Acoustic
November 15, 2009 Good Morning America New York City Acoustic
November 17, 2009 My World Release Party Universal City Acoustic
November 23, 2009 Fearless Tour opening Wembley Acoustic
November 24, 2009 Manchester Acoustic
November 25, 2009 Jamel Comedy Club Paris Acoustic
December 1, 2009 107.9 The End's Jingle Ball Sacramento Acoustic
December 4, 2009 Johnjay and Rich's Strictly Tucson Phooson Tucson Acoustic
December 5, 2009 Channel 955 concert Detroit Acoustic
December 12, 2009 B96 Jingle Bash Rosemont Acoustic
December 14, 2009 Free concert at Citadel Outlets Commerce Acoustic
December 16, 2009 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel Providence Acoustic
December 17, 2009 Star 94's Jingle Jam Atlanta Acoustic
December 18, 2009 104.1 KRBE Not So Silent Night Houston Acoustic
December 19, 2009 Radio Disney Concert Orlando Acoustic
December 20, 2009 106.9 K-Hits Jingle Ball Tulsa Acoustic
December 21, 2009 98.7 AMP's Jingle Kringle Detroit Acoustic
December 22, 2009 Live @ Much Toronto Acoustic
January 9, 2010 Atlantis Theatre Bahamas Acoustic
January 17, 2010 Science Museum London Acoustic

Date Event City Notes
February 4, 2010 VH1's Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam Miami
February 5, 2010 The Early Show Los Angeles
SOS: Saving Ourselves – Help for Haiti Telethon Acoustic
February 14, 2010 Valentine's Day Special Concert Hollywood Acoustic
February 20, 2010 Pop-Con Uniondale Acoustic
February 23, 2010 Universal Building Private Concert Paris Acoustic
March 9, 2010 QVC West Chester Acoustic
March 12, 2010
March 16, 2010 New York City MTV's Live Leak Acoustic
March 19, 2010 Biz Session London Acoustic
March 21, 2010 Rodeo Houston Houston Acoustic
March 22, 2010 The View New York City Acoustic
March 24, 2010 Special Concert at Rosemont Theatre Rosemont
March 25, 2010
April 8, 2010 Big Boy's Backstage Breakfast Los Angeles Acoustic
April 2, 2010 Big Boy's Backstage Breakfast Los Angeles Acoustic
April 9, 2010 Private concert at Long Beach Middle School Long Beach Acoustic
April 11, 2010 Walmart Soundcheck New York City
April 15, 2010 Private concert at Riviera Theatre North Tonawanda Acoustic
April 28, 2010 Strathallan College Sessions Auckland Acoustic
June 12, 2010 Justin Bieber at Atlantis Bahamas Acoustic
June 11, 2011 Benefit concert for College Track Saratoga Acoustic

Date Event City
December 21, 2011 Home for the Holidays Toronto Acoustic

Date Event City Notes
May 30, 2012 Believe Promotional Tour Oslo Acoustic
June 11, 2012 Free Concert at Zócalo Mexico City Acoustic

Tour Date Performances
My World Tour 2010-2011 (All dates) 130

Charts[]

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart 67
Canadian Hot 100 14
New Zealand Singles Chart 16
UK Singles Chart 84
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 21

Billboard Hot 100[]

"Never Let You Go" debuted at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, and spent 2 weeks on chart. 

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Credits[]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]

References[]

  1. ↑ "RT @kennyyaa: could u make "never let you go" a single .. im dying to download it rofl --- Maybe I will...who else would like that?". Twitter. December 22, 2009. 
  2. ↑ Bieber, Justin. "Credits / My World 2.0 / Justin Bieber – TIDAL". Tidal. 
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