If faith had a victory chant, it would sound a lot like Martay’s “Never Going Back.” that dropped on October 17, 2025, this track hits that sweet spot between Christian pop and feel-good hip-hop, bold, rhythmic, and totally alive with conviction. It’s not your typical worship song; it’s a song for anyone who’s had to fight off doubt, burnout, or fear and came out saying, “Nope. I’m not going back there.”
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From the jump, Martay’s energy is magnetic. The beat bounces with slick pop production, layered vocals, and a punchy rhythm that feels tailor-made for blasting in the car or during a morning workout. The chorus “I’m never shrinking, never going, only moving forward, close to You and upward” hits like a rally cry. It’s confident without being cocky, and that’s what gives the song its edge.
The lyrics walk that line between raw and relatable. Martay opens up about exhaustion and overwhelm (“The world’s shouting with more info, more therapy, more money, more to do”), but instead of wallowing, she flips the script into spiritual confidence. The shift feels authentic, like someone who’s been through it and found peace on the other side. That balance of honesty and joy is what makes this song land.
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The official video brings that message to life perfectly. It starts in the gray haze of struggle, then bursts into color as Martay and her friends let loose at a goofy, high-energy park “game day.” It’s a visual metaphor for breakthrough, faith through fun, not fear.
“Never Going Back” feels like a continuation of Martay’s mission to make faith feel fresh and human. It’s pop with purpose, spiritual, but full of movement and melody. Whether you’re deep in your faith journey or just need something uplifting to shake off the weight of the world, this one’s got the spark.
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