Past Simple or Present Perfect

[joeoct]

Hi,

'I never ever felt like this before.'

Could it be: 'I have never felt like this before.'

The Present Perfect is more suitable in this example, isn't it?

Thanks,
Joe

[Barb_D]

I would use present perfect, yes.

[joeoct]

I would use present perfect, yes.

Thanks, and what's the difference between 'I have never' and 'I have never ever'?

[Barb_D]

The "ever" is redundant, but adds emphasis. It can sound a bit child-like, so be careful.

[joeoct]

The "ever" is redundant, but adds emphasis. It can sound a bit child-like, so be careful.

OK. By the way, it's from one song whose lyrics are written by native English speaker(s).