You Got Nothing I Want
Cold Chisel
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[Chorus: x3] You got nothing I want You got nothing I need I don't need crying lies I don't need stupid alibi's I don't need convertible cars, And don't think you can push me too far You got the money, I got the time, Nothing better to do, so you might just change my mind. [Chorus: x2] I don't want to see you again I don't want you for a friend I don't want you hanging around I don't mind just putting you down. You got the money, I got the time Nothing better to do, so I might just change my mind. [Chorus: x2] I don't have to tell you How that you should do your job, I don't want to have to be the one to shock your happy home. [Chorus]
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Written by: JAMES DIXON BARNES
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Band's Formation"You Got Nothing I Want" was performed by Australian rock band Cold Chisel. The band was formed in Adelaide in 1973 and is renowned for their pub rock style.
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Release YearThe song was released in the year 1982.
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Album Contribution"You Got Nothing I Want" is the opening track on Cold Chisel's fourth studio album, titled "Circus Animals."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a hit, reaching number 12 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song was penned by lead vocalist Jimmy Barnes. The lyrics were written as a scathing attack on the American music industry that had rejected the band during their attempt to break into the international market.
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CompositionThe song is recognized for its aggressive, driving rhythm line that delivers the unmistakable anger encapsulated in Barnes' lyrics.
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Certification StatusThe album "Circus Animals" was certified triple platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association, marking a key contribution from "You Got Nothing I Want."
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Live Performances"You Got Nothing I Want" remains a staple in Cold Chisel's live performances and is a fan-favourite.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You Got Nothing I Want" was filmed in black and white at Sound Stage, Sydney Showground.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous bands, including the "Hard-Ons" in 1992 and "The Screaming Jets" in 2018.
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Critics' ViewMany music critics and industry professionals consider the song a defining moment in Australia's gritty pub rock scene.
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InfluenceDespite the harsh tone towards the American music industry, the song gained some popularity in the United States and ultimately inspired many upcoming rock bands.
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