The band's moniker comes from a discarded coat James saw while walking through the remains of his favorite bar the morning after it burned down. The coat had the letters "MMJ" embroided on it. The band has released seven albums so far: "The Tennessee Fire" (1999), "At Dawn" (2001), "It Still Moves" (2003), "Z" (2005), "Evil Urges" (2008), "Circuital" (2011) & "The Waterfall" (2015). The band's breakthrough came when their 2003 single "One Big Holiday" became one of the most played songs on college radio that year. 2008's "I'm Amazed" was also a sizable hit, peaking at #6 on Billboard's Triple A (adult album alternative) Singles chart.
The Circuital songfacts reports that "Circuital" was recorded inside a church’s converted gymnasium in the band's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Said frontman Jim James: “I hate the phrase ‘going back to our roots’, but for this record we came home and made it in Kentucky. And it just felt a lot like it did when we were first starting out.”
James co-produced the record with Tucker Martine. The pair first worked together when James appeared on Laura Veirs ' album "July Flame" in 2010, which Martine, Veirs’ husband, also produced.
My Morning Jacket guest stared in the American Dad Episode "My Morning Straitjacket" where Stan Smith becomes obsessed with them and decides to become a groupie. The edisode was first aired November 22 2009.
Nothing Else Matters
My Morning Jacket 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
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, yeah
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way, yeah
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
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, yeah
Forever trusting who we are
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
And nothing else matters
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
And nothing else matters
Nothing else matters
Oh, nothing else matters
Oh, nothing else matters
Oh, nothing else
Nothing else
The lyrics to My Morning Jacket's song "Nothing Else Matters" convey a powerful sense of closeness, trust, and authenticity in a relationship. The repeated phrase "So close, no matter how far" suggests that distance is irrelevant when the connection between two people is deep and heartfelt. The line "Couldn't be much more from the heart" implies that their bond comes from a place of genuine emotion and sincerity.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and living life on one's own terms. The line "Life is ours, we live it our way" speaks to a desire for freedom and autonomy. The singer takes pride in not simply uttering empty words, but speaking with meaning and truth: "All these words I don't just say."
The song further explores the idea of trust, seeking it in the other person and finding solace and security in their presence. The lyrics suggest that through trust, they navigate each day with an open mind, willing to embrace new experiences and perspectives.
The recurring refrain "And nothing else matters" serves as a declaration of the primacy of their relationship and the insignificance of external factors. The singer makes it clear that they have no interest in what others do or know; their focus is solely on their connection and the mutual understanding they share.
Overall, "Nothing Else Matters" paints a picture of an intimate and unbreakable bond between two individuals, celebrating their trust, authenticity, and the liberation that comes with living life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
So close, no matter how far
Despite the physical distance between us, our emotional connection remains strong.
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Our feelings and emotions are genuine and deeply rooted.
Forever trusting who we are
We have unwavering faith in ourselves and our true identities.
And nothing else matters
Everything else becomes insignificant compared to the bond we share.
Never opened myself this way
I have never been so vulnerable and open to someone before.
Life is ours, we live it our way
We take control of our own lives and live according to our own terms.
All these words I don't just say
The words I express hold true and sincere significance.
Trust I seek and I find in you
I search for trust, and I discover it in you.
Every day for us something new
Each day brings new experiences and opportunities for growth in our relationship.
Open mind for a different view
I am willing to consider alternative perspectives and embrace change.
Never cared for what they do
I have no interest in the actions of others.
Never cared for what they know
The knowledge possessed by others holds no value to me.
And I know, yeah yeah
I am confident and assured in my convictions.
Never cared for what they say
The opinions and words of others hold no significance to me.
Never cared for games they play
I have no interest in engaging in the deceptive games played by others.
And nothing else
No other external factors or influences hold importance.
Nothing else matters
Only our connection and relationship truly hold significance.
Oh, nothing else matters
Absolutely nothing else carries the same weight or importance.
Oh, nothing else matters
Anything beyond our bond holds no value or relevance.
Oh, nothing else
Absolutely nothing else holds any significance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brad W
Think about this for a sec, we All know Jim and the gang are fully capable of crushing this cover in super power rock form- similar to the original. But going into a cover album where at least 4 other artists are going to be doing the same song, jim and the boys had to get creative here guys. yall true fans know Jim ain't gonna have a run of the mill version when he's in company with other artists.. ✌ MMJ, two thumbs up from me! can't wait for the show next month!
Ayden Burris
When I was looking through the songs I got so excited to see MMJ on there, I was really hoping they kept their sound when doing their version, I couldn't be happier.
Aa Bb
This is the last song I would have ever expected to be covered in any way other than how it was originally intended... Mind.Blown. 🤯
Bjswac
This should go directly to a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3!
ReverendTed
This is such a wild take and totally recontextualizes the song. Just a total pop romp. I love Metallica but it's hard not to grin listening to this.
GardenOfStone
Is there anything these guys can't do as a band!? Killer version
AnthyaN
Love it. Fantastic version. Wow
Alex Gordon
…that is brilliant…
To cover the most minor song in history… With the most major chord progression possible
joeycough
At first I was like “man this sucks” but by the end I was singing along LOL
Heavy Metal Nerd
This really sounds like it should be played in Scrubs at the end of an episode when after JD had a hard time he just realized that they also are important in life and they show you who's your real friend or something.