It debuted at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 .

The track is celebrated for its two-part structure, beginning with a piercing, siren-like synth before transitioning into a "sumptuous" second movement.

"I Was Never There," a standout track from 2018 extended play My Dear Melancholy, , is a haunting collaboration with French DJ Gesaffelstein . The song is widely recognized for its dark, brooding atmosphere and is considered a definitive example of "alternative R&B" or "dark wave". Song Overview & Background Release Date: March 30, 2018. Album: My Dear Melancholy, .