Chosen as the second single from the Glitter soundtrack, “Never Too Far” impacted US radio on August 14, 2001. “When Billie and Dice are not together, Dice is sort of like composing this idea that he's writing for Billie,” Mariah said about the song's connection to the film. “Billie is sitting there writing lyrics in a book and singing a melody that is somewhat reminiscent, it's not exactly the same. You realize that these two people really do belong together because of the fact that they're so on the same page musically. And that sounds like something that's far-fetched but the thing is, it does happen.”
Internationally, “Never Too Far” was released as a double-sided single with “Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica),” peaking at number thirty-two on the UK's Official Singles Chart during the week of December 29, 2001.
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| Never Too Far | Edit
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3:56 |
The music video for “Never Too Far” was taken from the Glitter film and features Mariah's character, Billie Frank, performing the song at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
“Never Too Far” was released in Europe as a double A-side with “Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)” on December 17, 2001. The edit version of “Never Too Far” and the album version of “Don't Stop” are included on the CD Single, while the Maxi Single — an enhanced CD with the “Never Too Far” music video — also includes the Drums Of Love remix of “Loverboy.” The Cassette Single includes the same tracks as the single and the MJ Cole London Dub Mix of “Loverboy,” while the 12" vinyl includes the album versions of both songs and the instrumental version of “Don't Stop.”
Australia saw the release of the same “Never Too Far” / “Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)” Maxi Single that was available in Europe, including the edit version of “Never Too Far,” and the album version of “Don't Stop,” the Drums Of Love remix of “Loverboy” and the “Never Too Far” music video.
You're with me
Til the bitter end
What we have transcends
This experience
Too painful to
Talk about
So I'll hold it in
Til my heart can mend
And be brave enough to love again
A place in time
Still belongs to us
Stays preserved in my mind
In the memories there is solace
Never too far away
I won't let time erase
One bit of yesterday
Cause I have learned that
Nobody can take your place
Though we can never be
I'll keep you close to me
When I remember
Glittering lights
Incandescent eyes
Still preserved
In my mind
In the memories
I'll find solace
Never too far away
I won't let time erase
One bit of yesterday
And I have learned that
Nobody can take your place
Though we can never be
I'll keep you close to me
And I'll remember
A place in time
Still belongs to us
Stays preserved in my mind
In the memories there is solace
Never too far away
I won't let time erase
One bit of yesterday
Cause I have learned that
Nobody can take your place
And though we can never be
I'll always think of you and me
Always remember
Love
You're never too far
Written by Mariah Carey, James Harris III, Terry Lewis.
Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Mariah Carey.
You're with me
Till the bitter end
What we have transcends
This experience
Too painful to
Talk about
So I'll hold it in
Till my heart can mend
And be brave enough to love again
A place in time
Still belongs to us
Stays preserved in my mind
In the memories there is solace
Oh
Never too far away
I won't let time erase
One bit of yesterday
'Cause I have learned that
Nobody can take your place
Though we can never be
I'll keep you close to me
Always remember
Love
There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time
You'll find the way
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
Nobody can take your place
You're never too far
Written by Mariah Carey, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Walter Afanasieff.
Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey.
