Английская Википедия:I Was Never There
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"I Was Never There" is a song recorded by Canadian singer the Weeknd and French DJ Gesaffelstein, from the former's first extended play, My Dear Melancholy (2018).[1] The song was written by the Weeknd, Gesaffelstein, and Frank Dukes, and was produced by the latter two. The song is the first of three collaborations between the two artists and the second of the songs to go viral on TikTok in the early 2020s, after "Lost in the Fire".[2][3]
Critical reception
The song was met with widespread acclaim, with critics naming it the standout track of its parent EP.[4] The song was ranked the Weeknd's 33rd best song by Rolling Stone due to Gesaffelstein's production and Weeknd's emotional vocal delivery.[5]
Lyrics
The song's lyrics makes references to the Weeknd's previous relationships with model Bella Hadid and singer and actress Selena Gomez.[6]
Commercial performance
The song debuted at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated April 7, 2018.[7] Later on, throughout 2022, "I Was Never There" saw an increase in consumption as the song went viral on the social media platform TikTok alongside several other tracks by the Weeknd, which led to the song entering the Billboard Global 200 chart at 159 and eventually peaking at 119.
Charts
Weekly charts
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| Greece International (IFPI)[8] | 5 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[9] | 43 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2022) | Position |
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| Lithuania (AGATA)[11] | 82 |
Certifications
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References
External links
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- Английская Википедия
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- Songs written by Frank Dukes
- Songs written by the Weeknd
- The Weeknd songs
- Gesaffelstein songs
- Alternative R&B songs
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- Song recordings produced by Gesaffelstein
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