Never Let Me Down Again: The Last of Us Ep. 1 ending song

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Never Let Me Down Again is a song in the album Music For The Masses by Depeche Mode, published in 1987. It’s one of the symbols of 80s music, one of the most famous tracks by a band that was among the pioneers of modern electronic pop. The song became popular again in 2023 as the ending song of The Last Of Us Episode 1: the 80s mean danger, and that’s what this song represents in the TV series. In this article, we will explore the song’s lyrics and meaning.

You can watch the official video for Depeche Mode’s Never Let Me Down Again below.

Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again (Official Video) (Heard on Episode 1 of The Last Of Us)

Depeche Mode, Never Let Me Down Again: the ending song of The Last of Us Episode 1, lyrics & meaning

The song you hear in the ending titles of The Last Of Us Episode 1 is Never Let Me Down Again, released by Depeche Mode in 1987, from their album Music for the Masses. The album’s title indicates the band’s will to produce music that could be more “pop” to set themselves free from the dark image conquered through the previous albums.

The truth is that, even though this album will begin a cycle that will continue with Violator and arrive at Depeche Mode’s worldwide success, its music isn’t really commercial.

Never Let Me Down Again is a song about friendship. Some say that the “best friend” mentioned in the song references drugs, which were so dear to Dave Gahan, especially at that time. And, by reading the lyrics, this meaning could well apply. But we would rather focus on the literal meaning because the lines were written by Martin Gore and deserve a different interpretation.

Two friends and a journey by car: a moment that is nothing special in the end but becomes extraordinary because it is lived together. Who hasn’t tried that feeling of perfection, of completeness, by being with a true friend, the “best” friend? The moment when you feel free, when you think you could do anything, he’ll be by your side, and together we’ll travel serenely.

I am taking a ride with my best friend
He knows where he’s taking me
Taking me where I want to be

You trust a true friend; you leave him at the wheel and enjoy the trip, he knows where we want to go, and that’s where he’s going to take us.

We’re flying high
We’re watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down on the ground

When a moment is perfect, we would like it to last forever. Nothing special is really happening, but we feel alright, everything is going just as it should go, and we’re fine just by looking at the world from our bubble of perfection (yes, the recall to drugs is there, undeniable), hoping it would never end.

Not all friends are the same. Some are just passing; some will stay for life. With some few, we can really be ourselves and reach a level of trust that lets us completely relax in their presence and rely on them totally. These friends are precious, and precious are those moments described in the song that, just like falling in love, make us feel the calm of happiness – which is made of instants to remember all life long.

Played live, Never Let Me Down Again is a stadium anthem: everyone sings it, and all arms are raised to the sky, waving rhythmically from left to right. We all know what it feels like, and we all feel happy; we feel this emotion again – the magic of music is done, makes our hearts beat, and reminds us we’re alive, we are all human beings, and we all have the same feelings.

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The complete lyrics

I’m taking a ride with my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
He knows where he’s taking me
Taking me where I want to be
I’m taking a ride with my best friend

We’re flying high
We’re watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down on the ground

I’m taking a ride with my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
Promises me I’m as safe as houses
As long as I remember who’s wearing the trousers
I hope he never lets me down again

We’re flying high
We’re watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down on the ground

Never let me down
Never let me down
Never let me down
Never let me down

See the stars, they’re shining bright
Everything’s all right tonight
See the stars, they’re shining bright
Everything’s all right tonight

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