"Nothing Else Matters" is a song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released in 1992 as the third single from their self-titled fifth studio album, Metallica. The lyrics were written by lead singer James Hetfield and convey his feelings of loneliness and insecurity. The song has been covered by many artists, including Apocalyptica, who released a version with vocals by Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top ten hit in several countries.
The lyrics to "Nothing Else Matters" are believed to be about Hetfield's relationship with his then-girlfriend, Jane Exall. The pair met in 1986 and had a long-distance relationship for four years. According to Hetfield, the song is about "trust and loyalty" and how "nothing else matters" when you have those things.
Musically, "Nothing Else Matters" is one of Metallica's most popular songs. It is a slow, acoustic ballad that features only Hetfield's vocals and guitar, with Kirk Hammett adding a single guitar solo. The song has been praised for its simple yet effective melody.
Because I love this song so much, I wrote out the chords for our ukulele group. Here is Nothing Else Matters, with ukulele chords.
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