Musically, "Never Gonna Give You Up" is an R&B and pop song whose lyrics delve on themes of love and relationships, a common trait on its parent album.

It was originally intended for the singer's debut in the American music market in 1999, but ended being scrapped; it was subsequently featured on the Kuraki's only English language album, Secret of My Heart (2002).

[1][2] Musically, "Never Gonna Give You Up" is an R&B and pop song[3][4] whose lyrics discuss on themes of love and relationships, a common trait on Delicious Way.

It debuted at number two on the Oricon Singles Chart with first-week sales of 284,780 copies, being only stalled from the top position by Ayumi Hamasaki's "Seasons" (2000).

[10] Likewise, "Never Gonna Give You Up" made its opening at the sophomore position of the Count Down TV chart hosted by Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), where it stayed for another consecutive week.

[12] By the end of 2000, "Never Gonna Give You Up" was ranked at number 58 on Oricon's year-end chart, having brought total sales of 434,000 units as her fourth entry there.

[19] The single has also been featured on several greatest hits compilation albums released by the singer, including Wish You the Best (2004),[20] All My Best (2009),[21] and Mai Kuraki: Best 151A (Love and Hope) (2014).