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Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley · 1.5B views
0:00We're no strangers to love
0:03You know the rules and so do I
0:07A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
0:11You wouldn't get this from any other
0:18Never gonna give you up
0:23Never gonna let you down
AI Summary gemini-3-flash
A declaration of unwavering loyalty set to one of the most recognizable pop melodies ever recorded.
Key Points
  • Structured as a series of promises about emotional steadfastness
  • Cultural resurgence as the "Rickroll" meme
  • Peaked at #1 in 25 countries
Topics
Pop Music 80s Hits Internet Culture
What is this song about?
It's a declaration of unconditional commitment. At 0:18 the chorus lays out a series of promises — never giving up, never letting down.
When does the chorus start?
The chorus kicks in at 0:18 and runs through 0:33.
Main takeaways? Key timestamps? ELI5
Ask about this video…
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1. What is the primary theme of this song?
A) Heartbreak and moving on
B) Unwavering loyalty and commitment
C) The excitement of a new relationship
D) Nostalgia for past love
The song is structured as a series of promises about staying faithful and committed.
2. What year was this song released?
A) 1985
B) 1986
C) 1987
D) 1989

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# grab a transcript
$ scrbd dQw4w9WgXcQ
We're no strangers to love. You know the rules...

# search inside a video
$ scrbd search dQw4w9WgXcQ "never gonna"
[0:18] Never gonna give you up
[0:23] Never gonna let you down

# clip + export
$ scrbd clip dQw4w9WgXcQ --from 0:15 --to 0:30 --srt

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$ cat ids.txt | scrbd --json > all.json