"Devoted to You"

A couple months ago, I noticed a small feature in the Everly Brothers' "Devoted to You."  Since this also appears in the version the Beach Boys did for Beach Boys' Party!, I felt I'd write about it here too.

The bridge exhibits anaphora (the repeated "I'll never"):

I'll never hurt you; I'll never lie

I'll never be untrue

I'll never give you reason to cry

I'd be unhappy if you were blue

This repetition illustrates the narrator's determination.