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title: 'Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)'
source: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ'
video_id: 'dQw4w9WgXcQ'
date: 2026-05-18
duration_sec: 213
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# Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)

> Source: [Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ)

## Summary

This transcript contains the lyrics to Rick Astley's iconic song 'Never Gonna Give You Up', famously known as 'Rickrolling'. The song expresses a promise of unwavering commitment and love, with the singer vowing never to abandon or hurt their partner.

### Key Points

- **Opening Lines** [00:21] — The song begins with the singer addressing a love interest, stating they are 'no strangers to love' and know the rules of the relationship.
- **Promise of Commitment** [00:34] — The singer declares they will never give up, let down, run around, or desert their partner, emphasizing their dedication.
- **Acknowledging Heartache** [01:04] — The singer notes that the partner's heart has been aching, but they are too shy to express their feelings.
- **Playing the Game** [01:17] — Both parties know the 'game' of love and are willing to play it, suggesting mutual understanding.
- **Repetition of Vows** [02:09] — The chorus repeats the promises of never giving up, letting down, or deserting, reinforcing the song's central theme.
- **Final Assurance** [02:37] — The singer reiterates the commitment to never tell a lie or hurt the partner, ending with a final vow.

### Conclusion

The transcript captures the full lyrics of 'Never Gonna Give You Up', a song that has become a cultural phenomenon for its catchy tune and enduring promise of loyalty.

## Transcript

We're no strangers to love. You know the rules and so do love. You know the rules and so do I. I feel commitments from what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other
of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy. I just want to tell you how I'm guy. I just want to tell you how I'm feeling. Got to make you understand. Never going to give you up. I'm going to let you down. I'm going to run around
let you down. I'm going to run around and desert you. I'm going to make you say goodbye. Tell a lie and hurt Tell a lie and hurt you. We've known each other for so
long. Your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say we don't know what's been going on. We know the game and we're going to
on. We know the game and we're going to play. If you ask me how I'm feeling, don't tell me your truth. to see. I will give
you around
[Music] you you around you. I will leave you. I will say
give. Never going to give. Never going to give. We've known each other for so long.
Your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say it. We both know what's been going on. We know the game and we're going to on. We know the game and we're going to play it. I just want to tell you how I'm
play it. I just want to tell you how I'm feeling. Got to make you understand. Never going to give you up. Never going to let you down. Never going to run to let you down. Never going to run around and desert you. Heat.
[Music] Heat. Heat. Heat.
[Music] Never going to tell a lie and hurt you. Never going to give you up. Never going to let you down. Never going to run to let you down. Never going to run around and desert you. Never going to
make you cry. Never going to say goodbye. Never going to say goodbye.