Daniel Powter released his debut album, I'm Your Betty, in 2000. The album, limited to a very small print, contains ten songs, two of which—"More Than I" and "Negative Fashion"—were featured on the television show Higher Ground. Powter has a music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing for France.
Daniel Powter's first piano pop single, "Bad Day," debuted not in his home country of Canada, but rather in Europe in mid-2005. It was chosen by Warner Brothers as a submission for commercial production and was subsequently chosen by Coca-Cola as the theme song for an ad campaign in Europe. Additionally, "Bad Day" is currently being used extensively by American Idol in its fifth season. Powter sang the song live at the end of the penulimate show of that season. The song achieved heavy airplay in most European countries, and made it as high as number three on the overall European airplay chart. It did best in Germany, where it peaked at number one in national airplay, Ireland where it peaked at #1 on the Singles Chart, and in the UK, where it peaked at number two in the singles chart and stayed in the top 10 for 13 weeks. In the United States the song peaked at number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 seven weeks after it was released. In Australia, it peaked at number three. The song reached top five in Canada and is now a top 10 hit at Adult Top 40 radio. It was fifth place in the British Record of the Year 2005.
On July 2, 2005, Powter performed at the Berlin installment of Live 8, a simultaneous group of concerts in nine countries intended to raise awareness of poverty in Africa and put pressure on world leaders for aid.
On April 1, 2006, he was named the best new artist at the Canadian Juno Awards.
In March 2008, a song by Japanese singer Haru featuring Powter, "Find My Way", was released. In September, Powter released his third album, Under the Radar.
Powter also performed piano on tracks for what was scheduled to be Marcy Playground frontman John Wozniak's solo album, Leaving Wonderland...in a fit of rage, but the album will now be released under the band's name. Powter will still be given credit for his contributions to the album, particularly the album's single "Good Times".
Still Nothing
Daniel Powter Lyrics
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I don't want to be an insult
Why would I lie down on all my good stories
I can walk away for miles
And you're bored with me so bad days mean nothing
We can walk into the night
What am I facing aiming at deaths door
We talk alright
Sometimes know the bad is still nothing
We gab alright
Sometimes I just let them all know
We talk alright
Sometimes the bad is still nothing
You might find us tonight
The curious know there's a saying of mine
I'm boosting love to all mankind
And who you loving more than this animal
I been fooled so long with these days, so low
You can stay whether I'm to know
As it stands it's still awful
Never want you back
Better not sleep tonight
Take me for granted
I've a long list of
I've been somewhat overused
And I've been arrested
I've been downsized
I've been more or less confused
We talk alright
Sometimes know the bad is still nothing
We gab alright
Sometimes I just let them all know
We talk alright
Sometimes the bad is still nothing
You might find us tonight
The curious know there's a saying of mine
I'm boosting love to all mankind
And who you loving more than this animal
I been fooled so long with these days, so low
You can stay whether I'm to know
As it stands it's still awful
Never want you back
Better not sleep tonight
The lyrics to Daniel Powter's song "Still Nothing" seem to be about the struggles and uncertainties of life. Powter muses that the world seems more worried than stupid, possibly referring to the feeling that everyone is constantly stressed and anxious about everything. He doesn't want to insult anyone, but he also doesn't want to lie down and accept a life that he considers to be full of good stories – he would rather walk away and create his own path.
Powter reflects that bad days don't seem to mean much to anyone anymore, and that he and the person he is addressing in the song are bored with each other. However, they can still "walk into the night" together, suggesting that they aren't entirely unhappy in each other's company. They might be facing "death's door," but they could potentially fool anyone who might be waiting for them there.
The chorus repeats the phrase "we talk alright" several times, emphasizing the idea that communication – whether good or bad – is still valuable. Powter mentions that he has a saying about "boosting love to all mankind," suggesting that he believes in the power of positivity, even though life can often be difficult. He references being "fooled so long with these days, so low," which could be interpreted as feeling stuck in a rut or a cycle of negativity. However, he still wants whoever he is addressing in the song to stay with him, even though "it's still awful" at the moment. The song ends with the ominous line, "Never want you back, better not sleep tonight," suggesting that there might be danger lurking.
Overall, the lyrics to "Still Nothing" convey a sense of existential anxiety, but also a stubborn hopefulness in the face of uncertainty. Powter acknowledges that life can be tough, but he seems determined to keep moving forward and find joy wherever he can.
Line by Line Meaning
I gamble the world seem more worried than stupid
I believe that people are more concerned than they are ignorant
I don't want to be an insult
I don't want to offend anyone
Why would I lie down on all my good stories
Why should I give up on all the great experiences I've had?
I can walk away for miles
I can literally and figuratively distance myself from my troubles for a long time
And you're bored with me so bad days mean nothing
Since you're bored of me, the negative things that happen don't have much impact
We can walk into the night
Together we can walk away from our problems
What am I facing aiming at deaths door
What am I facing as I approach my own mortality?
We could maybe fool them right
We may be able to trick others into believing everything is fine
Sometimes know the bad is still nothing
Sometimes we're aware that the negative things aren't as significant
We gab alright
We can communicate effectively at times
Sometimes I just let them all know
Sometimes I openly express my feelings to others
You might find us tonight
You may bump into us this evening
The curious know there's a saying of mine
Those who are interested know that I have a famous phrase
I'm boosting love to all mankind
I'm spreading love to all people
And who you loving more than this animal
Who do you love more than yourself?
I been fooled so long with these days, so low
I've been struggling for a while
You can stay whether I'm to know
You can stay even if I'm unaware
As it stands it's still awful
The current state of affairs is still terrible
Never want you back
I don't ever want you to return
Better not sleep tonight
You shouldn't go to sleep tonight
Take me for granted
Don't underestimate me
I've a long list of
I have many things to say
I've been somewhat overused
I feel like I've been taken advantage of
And I've been arrested
I got into some trouble with the law
I've been downsized
I lost my job due to downsizing
I've been more or less confused
I've been feeling somewhat disoriented and unsure of things
Contributed by Sophia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OliviaWhite696
A U T H E N T I C v i e w s and Daniel Powter the duo making virals ❤🎶🔥❤
@masp441
Thanks Mr Powter for this wonderfull song and video. I have heard it 1000 times, never get bored.
❤
@vanessatrauzzola1719
I love Daniel Powter songs... make me think about good moments in the past and believe in better times in the future.
@judith6043
I always love Daniel Powter songs. They all are so beautiful and his voice is so incredibly amazing. I hope you'll never stop making music :)
@sarkarinaukar9658
i feel sorry for the people who haven't discovered this song yet ❤️ they don't know what they're missing..
be a good human and share this with as many people as possible ❤️
@joelfairchildunderwood9843
These days I've been a little sad.
I'm not sure why, but Daniel's music always makes me smile.
@nazarulamin8058
this song deserve a 100 millions views thoo
@Avian98X
I so fucking agree. OMG WHY IS THIS SO UNDERRATED. Damn.
@ryansyaffiqchannel
this song..never gets old!
@cindychang1054
Since I was 9, I have been fond of Daniel Powter's songs.And I am an adult now, still love his songs.