Don't worry Rick Astley, you could never let us down.
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2025 seems to be the year for artists slowing down to smell the roses, and Rick Astley has joined in. He's enjoyed an eventful past few years, full of new songs and events. Most notably, at least to me, anyway, he released a spiritual successor to his most viral song, "Never Gonna Stop."
In a small video uploaded to YouTube, Astley lets his fans know that he'll be taking some time for himself in 2025, titled "A quick message from me."
After some base pleasantries, he gets into what he wants to say. "I'm going to be taking a bit of time off this year and, um, I'm going to recharge my batteries," he says. The legendary singer has served his fans faithfully for years, so it's time for some R and R.
He does say that he'll be lightly active on social media, but not "relentlessly." He's primarily focused with letting his "hair down" and enjoying himself.
This is in no way him retiring from music, as he assures fans that he may think about new music in the future, but not any time soon.
"Thank you very much for the last year, the last few years, it's been absolutely amazing," he says.
Internet Reacts To Rick Astley Taking Some Time Off
Although he's excited to get back on the saddle at some point, fans will miss him for the short term.
People took to the comments to share their thoughts.
"He'll never let us down. But he will let his hair down," one joked. And yes, there are loads of these puns.
"I've enjoyed your renaissance so much over the last few years. You're the real deal. Talented and yet humble. Enjoy the time off!" another exclaims.
"We're good! Thank you for not giving on us up. For not letting us down. Not running around nor even plan to desert us. Thank you too for not making us cry by not saying goodbye. More importantly, for not lying to us and by promising not to hurt us," one poetically writes. This one comment essentially sums up the rest, to be honest.
I'm sure Astley will enjoy his time off, and I can't wait to see what he's got planned next after he's fully rejuvenated.
