Metallica first found commercial success with the release of its third album, Master of Puppets (1986), which is cited as one of the heaviest metal albums and the band's best work. The band's next album, ...And Justice for All (1988), gave Metallica its first Grammy Award nomination. Its self-titled fifth album, Metallica (1991), was the band's first not to root predominantly in thrash metal; it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots with the release of its ninth album, Death Magnetic (2008), which drew similar praise to that of the band's earlier albums. This was followed by the band's 10th studio album, Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016), with its 11th album, 72 Seasons, releasing in 2023.
In 2000, Metallica led the case against the peer-to-peer file sharing service Napster, in which the band and several other artists filed lawsuits against the service for sharing their copyright-protected material without consent, eventually reaching a settlement. Metallica was the subject of the acclaimed 2004 documentary film Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, which documented the troubled production of the band's eighth album, St. Anger (2003), and the internal struggles within the band at the time. In 2009, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band co-wrote the screenplay for and starred alongside Dane DeHaan in the 2013 concert film Metallica: Through the Never, in which the band performed live against a fictional thriller storyline.
Metallica has released 10 studio albums, four live albums (including two performances with the San Francisco Symphony), 12 video albums, a cover album, two extended plays, 37 singles and 39 music videos. The band has won nine Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, and its last six studio albums (beginning with Metallica) have consecutively debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Metallica ranks as one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, having sold over 125 million albums worldwide as of 2018. Metallica has been listed as one of the greatest artists of all time by magazines such as Rolling Stone, which ranked the band No. 61 on its 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list. As of 2017, Metallica is the third-best-selling music artist since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991, selling a total of 58 million albums in the United States.
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Studio albums
Kill 'Em All (1983)
Ride the Lightning (1984)
Master of Puppets (1986)
...And Justice for All (1988)
Metallica (1991)
Load (1996)
Reload (1997)
St. Anger (2003)
Death Magnetic (2008)
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016)
72 Seasons (2023)
Nothing Else Matters
Metallica Lyrics
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Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
So close, no matter how far
It couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
I never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us, something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
And I know, yea-yeah
So close, no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
No, nothing else matters
The song "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is an ode to the power of trust and love in a relationship. The lyrics suggest a deep emotional connection shared between two individuals who are so close to each other, that physical distance doesn't matter. The lines "So close, no matter how far/Couldn't be much more from the heart" suggest a long-distance relationship, but also hints at the idea that the emotional bond between the two is strong enough to transcend distance.
The song explores the notion of seeking trust in one's relationship and finding it fully realized. The lines "Trust I seek and I find in you/Every day for us something new/Open mind for a different view" further reinforce the idea that within the relationship, there is a shared sense of growth and openness to new experiences. The phrase "And nothing else matters" is repeated throughout the song, and suggests that no external factor can penetrate the relationship or have an impact on it.
Overall, "Nothing Else Matters" is a powerful ballad that speaks to the strength of a trusting relationship, and serves as a reminder that the emotional bond shared between two individuals can surpass all obstacles and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
So close, no matter how far
Despite physical distance, our emotional connection remains strong
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Our feelings for each other are genuine and sincere
Forever trusting who we are
We have a deep sense of self-awareness and faith in our identity
And nothing else matters
Everything else pales in comparison to our bond
Never opened myself this way
I've never let someone get this close to me before
Life is ours, we live it our way
We live our lives according to our own values and beliefs
All these words I don't just say
I truly mean everything I'm expressing
Trust I seek and I find in you
I rely on you and have found comfort and solace in our relationship
Every day for us something new
Our bond continues to evolve and surprise us
Open mind for a different view
We approach life with an open perspective, willing to consider different viewpoints
Never cared for what they do
We pay no attention to societal expectations and norms
Never cared for what they know
We don't concern ourselves with the opinions of others
But I know
I am confident in our connection and its importance in my life
Never cared for what they say
We are not influenced by the comments or criticisms of others
Never cared for games they play
We don't engage in the superficial games of social interactions
And I know, yeah
I am certain in my feelings
No, nothing else matters
Our relationship is the most significant aspect of our lives
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marzia.s4261
So close, no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words, I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
So close, no matter how far
It couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
I never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words, I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Trust I seek and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
And I know, yeah, yeah
So close, no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
No, nothing else matters
@smoshfan6729
My dad was a huge metal fan. He loved Metallica - he had all the albums from Kill 'Em All to Hardwired. I got introduced to Metallica when he played Master Of Puppets in the car one day. This was one of his favorite songs. Last year he got Corona, and he survived, only to die from cancer not long after. We played this song at his funeral. R.I.P Dad. And nothing else matters.
@sienna7574
So so sorry for your loss, stay strong dude ur dad sounds like an amazing person rip🕊
@1Mic1Life
Lost my dad on March 5 he didn't listen to rock like this at all but I came here this lonely day Rip to yours and mine 🙏💔😪
@jettboyd2234
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like your dad was one amazing person. Prayers my friend.
@smoshfan6729
@@jettboyd2234 thanks
@Whatsuppp33
This made me emotional...damn I am happy that you had such a great dad .... thinking of the lessons and things you've learned from him helps
@TanyaRange98
This is a masterpiece and always will be one of the best songs ever written
@olegpugachev6785
...
👍♥️🤟💖🔥💖🤟♥️👍
@flakkuroku
Of course
@larrydambrosio2960
I agree total