1989Released
3:44

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Interesting facts and trivia about Never Be Mine. By Songfacts®.

This track from English singer-songwriter Kate Bush's sixth studio album, The Sensual World features backing vocals by the Bulgarian vocal ensemble the Trio Bulgarka supported by some Irish piping by folk musician Davey Spillane.

Bush explained the song's meaning to the NME: "It's that whole thing of how, in some situations, it's the dream you want, not the real thing. It was pursuing a conscious realization that a person is really enjoying the fantasy and aware it won't become reality. So often you think it's the end you want, but this is actually looking at the process that will never get you there. Bit of a heart-game you play with yourself."

Bush re-visited the song for her 2011 album, Director's Cut, in which she updated a selection of tracks from The Sensual World and The Red Shoes.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Never Be Mine.
CKey
MinorMode
4/4Time Signature
110BPM

Album

The album Never Be Mine is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Never Be Mine.
Noble & Brite
© 1989 Noble And Brite This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.
℗ 1989 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Noble And Brite

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