Doesn't Mean Anything

Alicia Keys

About Doesn't Mean Anything

"Doesn't Mean Anything" is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys. It written and produced by Keys and longtime partner Kerry "Krucial" Brothers for her fourth studio album, The Element of Freedom (2009), with its lyrics speaking about the importance of love against materialism and fake needs. The track debuted on September 15, 2009, on Keys' official website and was released as the album's lead single the following month, It attained chart success in several territories, reaching the top ten in Belgium, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and although it did not experience success in the US, "Doesn't Mean Anything" managed to reach number fourteen on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. This was her first lead single from a studio album to miss the Top 10 on the Hot 100 and R&B/Hip-Hop chart. 


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Used to dream of being a millionaire, without a care
But if I'm seeing my dreams and you aren't there
'Cause it's over
That just wont be fair
Darling
Rather be a poor woman living on the street
No food to eat
'Cause I don't want no pie if I have to cry
'Cause it's over
When you said goodbye!

All at once
I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything
Now that you're gone
From afar, seems I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything
Since you're gone

Now I see myself through different eyes
It's no surprise!
Being alone will make you realize
When it's over!
All in love is fair I shoulda been there
I shoulda been there, I shoulda shoulda

All at once
I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything
Now that you're gone
From afar, seems I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything
Since you're gone

I know I pushed you away
What can I do that would save our love
Take these material things
They don't mean nothing
It's you that I want

All at once
I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything
Now that you're gone
From afar
Seems I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything
Since you're gone I shoulda been there
I shoulda been there, I shoulda, I shoulda

All at once
I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything
Now that you're gone
From afar
Seems I had it all
But it doesn't mean anything
Since you're gone

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, KERRY BROTHERS, JR.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background Fact
"Doesn't Mean Anything" is a song performed by Alicia Keys, an American musician celebrated as one of the leading artists in the R&B music genre.
Release Date Fact
The song "Doesn't Mean Anything" was released on September 22, 2009.
Chart Performance Fact
The song managed to peak at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 14 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Album Inclusion Fact
This track is a part of Alicia Keys' studio album, "The Element of Freedom," which is her fourth studio album.
Critical Reception Fact
While the song received mixed reviews from music critics, Alicia Keys was generally applauded for her vocal performances.
Song Genre Fact
"Doesn't Mean Anything" can be classified under the music genres of RnB and soul.
Songwriting Fact
The song was co-written by Alicia Keys and Jeff Bhasker, a renowned American songwriter and record producer.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "Doesn't Mean Anything" was directed by P.R. Brown and debuted on October 16, 2009. It features Keys performing the song as the world around her crumbles, conveying that material possessions do not actually mean anything.
Theme and Inspiration Fact
The song reflects Alicia Keys' thoughts on fame and material possessions. The lyrics suggest that, despite having success and accolades, these achievements do not hold any meaning if one does not have someone to share them with.
Responsible Label Fact
"Doesn't Mean Anything" was released under the music label J Records, a record label that Keys had been associated with since the start of her career.
Duration Fact
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 36 seconds in its album version and 3:55 for the radio edit.
International Performance Fact
Outside the United States, the song also fared quite well. It reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and featured in the top 20 charts in several other countries including Austria, Belgium, and Germany.

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