As a big fan of Metallica, I listened to this ballad a million times. I thought he was singing about that how we should push through the life and go towards our goal no matter the problems and obstacles we encounter on that way.
And yes, this song strongly motivated me to fight through life, but...wait, wait, wait! I recently discovered the fact that I want to share with you.
Actually, Nothing Else Matters is a one love song. James Hetfield wrote this song for his girlfriend, but he himself does not remember why. He was not going to publish this song: it was personal, not for the group. And Hetfield sincerely believed that this was not Metallic material at all. However, Lars Ulrich, upon hearing it, convinced James to record the song with Metallica.
The song starts off by playing open strings 1, 2, 3 and 6. James Hetfield began composing it while talking on the phone, which left him with only one hand free. Thus was born one of the best ballads of all time! This is so cool to know!
This song is located to one of the most popular and best-selling albums ever ( The Black Album).
Nothing Else Matters - lyrics
So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
And I know
So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
No nothing else matters
A good article about a great band.