Nothing Really Matters

Madonna

About Nothing Really Matters

"Nothing Really Matters" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her seventh studio album, Ray of Light (1998). It was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, and was produced by the singer with William Orbit and Marius De Vries. The song was released as the fifth and final single from the album on March 2, 1999 by Maverick Records and Warner Bros. Records. An EDM track on which Madonna experiments with different musical genres, "Nothing Really Matters" includes ambient music and electronic noise frequencies that were added by De Vries. Lyrically, the recording delves on the singer's first daughter Lourdes Leon, having also themes of selfishness, affection, and motherhood. The song was critically appreciated for its lyrical content and composition, and was declared by reviewers as one of Madonna's most personal efforts; however, some critics felt it was tepid and lacklustre compared to other tracks from Ray of Light. In the United States, the song remains Madonna's lowest entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 93. Its low chart peak was due to lack of airplay and the delay in releasing it in CD single formats, to which the singer's fans protested against Warner Bros. The song became her 23rd number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart, reaching the top spot in Hungary and Spain, and entering the top ten in countries including Canada, Finland, Iceland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland and the United Kingdom. 


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1998
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When I was very young
Nothing really mattered to me
But making myself happy
I was the only one

Now that I am grown
Everything's changed
I'll never be the same
Because of you

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Looking at my life
It's very clear to me
I lived so selfishly
I was the only one

I realize
That nobody wins
Something is ending
And something begins

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Nothing takes the past away
Like the future
Nothing makes the darkness go
Like the light

You're shelter from the storm
Give me comfort in your arms

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you (Everything I give you)
All comes back to me

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need
Everything I give you
All comes back to me

Nothing really matters
Love is all we need

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Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone /tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/ chi-KOH-nay; August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, dancer and entrepreneur. She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, she is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy. more »

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Written by: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Patrick Leonard

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Nothing Really Matters" was released as a single in 1999 and is a part of Madonna's seventh studio album, "Ray of Light".
Inspiration
Madonna stated she was inspired to write the song after giving birth to her daughter, Lourdes. The lyrics focus on themes of love, enlightenment, and self-sufficiency.
Music Video
The iconic music video, directed by Johan Renck, channels the aesthetics of Japanese culture. Madonna appears in the guise of a geisha inspired by Arthur Golden's book "Memoirs of a Geisha".
Sales
Even though the song didn't reach top status on the charts in the US, it still earned a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for having sold over 500,000 copies.
Awards
"Nothing Really Matters" won the Grammy Award for "Best Short Form Music Video" at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000.
Collaboration
The track was one of the many successful collaborations between Madonna and British electronic musician, William Orbit.
Chart Performance
Despite moderate success in the US, where it peaked at No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song was a top-ten hit in several countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Live Performances
Madonna has performed "Nothing Really Matters" only once on her concert tours, specifically during the Geisha-themed segment of her Drowned World Tour in 2001.
Cultural Impact
With its unique mix of electronic music and spiritual lyrics, "Nothing Really Matters" helped to shape the sound of mainstream pop music by incorporating elements of trance and electronica that was emerging at the time.
Critical Reception
While it received mixed reviews upon release, many critics now consider it one of the highlights of the "Ray of Light" album due to its personal and introspective lyrics.
Cover Version
In 2020, Chino Amobi released a cover version of "Nothing Really Matters" as part of a benefit album for LGBTQ+ organizations.

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