This sound comes from Rick Astley’s 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up,” which became the basis of the rickroll prank after the song was widely used online as a disguised link target in the late 2000s. Bass boosted versions grew popular on meme pages, YouTube edits, and short-form videos because they make the reveal feel louder and more absurd. The clip is still used because the song is instantly recognizable, and the joke works in both nostalgic internet humor and newer remix-heavy meme formats.
About this sound
A bass boosted clip of Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up, used for rickroll memes, bait-and-switch edits, and loud punchline reveals.
This sound is a short, bass boosted excerpt of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” the song at the center of the classic rickroll meme. The boosted low end makes the familiar chorus hit harder and gives the clip a blown-out, exaggerated feel that suits chaotic edits. Even in a few seconds, it instantly signals the joke: the viewer has been tricked into hearing the song again. Because the tune is so widely recognized, the sound lands fast in meme videos, fake reveals, and sudden comedic interruptions.
