He became known as the lead guitarist of the Boston rock band Extreme. He has also recorded a solo album as well as having founded bands including Mourning Widows, Population 1, DramaGods, and The Satellite Party. In 2007, he also reunited with Extreme to record new music and tour.
He made albums with several different projects. His discography with Extreme includes: Extreme (1989), Pornograffitti (1990), III Sides To Every Story (1992), Waiting For The Punchline (1995).
In 2008, Extreme reunited for a world tour and new album, Saudades de Rock.
Solo albums Nuno made include Schizophonic (1997), Mourning Widows (1998) and Furnished Souls For Rent (2000).
In 2002 Nuno formed Population 1 and released Population 1 and the EP Sessions From Room 4 in 2004. In 2006 he released Love with his new band, DramaGods.
Other works
In 2008, Bettencourt was featured on the soundtrack for the motion picture Smart People. Bettencourt is credited on the cover on the soundtrack as well. The soundtrack also features the Gary Cherone track, "Need I Say More", and Baby Animals selections. The album was released by Hollywood Records and is available on iTunes. The following year, Bettencourt was featured in a song and video called "Best Night Ever"[6] by Marshall Eriksen, a character on How I Met Your Mother. The video was a parody of Extreme's "More Than Words" video, in which the entire main cast of How I Met Your Mother made appearances.
In 1990, Bettencourt played rhythm guitar on the single version of Janet Jackson's "Black Cat," which was his first pop collaboration and a number one hit.
In 1991, Bettencourt produced Dweezil Zappa's release on Barking Pumpkin Records, Confessions. On this record Bettencourt also sings lead vocals for the first time, on a semi-ballad entitled "The Kiss", as well as playing guitar and singing background vocals on some other tracks. Extreme members Gary Cherone and Pat Badger also contributed.
In 1993, Bettencourt co-wrote and produced "Where Are You Going" for the Super Mario Bros. movie. He also joined Robert Palmer in the studio to record Palmer's album Honey. According to former Journey lead singer Steve Perry, Bettencourt has teamed with him to write and arrange songs. He also has writing and recording engagements with Maverick Records' Tantric (Bettencourt co-wrote Tantric's hit single "Hey Now"), Hollywood recording group BB Mak, Toni Braxton, and numerous others.
Bettencourt has also collaborated with singer Suze DeMarchi and with all of her Baby Animals bandmates. On Baby Animals' second release, Shaved and Dangerous, he produced a few songs and co-wrote "Because I Can". He also contributed to the writing, recording, and production of DeMarchi's solo debut from 1999, Telelove. In 1999, Bettencourt produced the album Magnolia, for the Portuguese singer and actress Lúcia Moniz. He also featured as singer and guitarist in the song "Try Again", which was included in Magnolia.
In 2006, Bettencourt along with his band DramaGods contributed their song "S'OK" to the album project Artists for Charity—Guitarists 4 the Kids, produced by Slang Productions to assist World Vision Canada in helping underprivileged kids in need.
In November 2009, Bettencourt announced that he would be touring with Barbadian singer Rihanna on her Last Girl on Earth Tour as lead guitarist, having appeared alongside her in several TV shows and other performances. He has since performed as Rihanna's lead guitarist on every subsequent tour, including her Loud (2010), 777 (2012) and Diamonds World (2013) tours.
In July 2011, Steel Panther reported to Loud magazine that Nuno would be "coming in to do something" on their then-upcoming release Balls Out. The collaboration resulted in the track "It Won't Suck Itself", which also featured Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger.
Something About You
Nuno Bettencourt Lyrics
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All the tears that leave a stain
But when I cry I'll be fine
Turning water into wine
Holding on, let it go
Exit hatred, enter hope
Don't forget, just pretend
It's not easy
But there's something about you baby
Yeah there's something about you
Even though I can't explain
There is something about you baby
Yeah there's something about you
I don't mean to complain
But all the endings end the same
Busted heart, ripped apart
Glue the pieces and restart
Hey you, yeah you, gather round
You living in the lost and found
It's all a trick not a chance
No we won't get fooled again
It's not easy
It's so strange this beautiful pain
A sweeping blow to the head
Oh amnesia I feel you coming in
I think it's time you begin
Simulate salvation
Love is fuel for the soul
What Elvis was to rock and roll
I don't know but I've been told
That tomorrow never knows
It's not so easy
The lyrics to Nuno Bettencourt's "Something About You" tackle themes of heartbreak, pain and hope. The song talks about how life can be tough and how people face disappointments and sadness in different forms like lies, pain, and tears that leave a stain. Amidst all this, the singer finds solace in a person that he/she cannot explain in words. According to the lyrics, the person brings hope and happiness, withstanding all the pain and grief that life throws their way. The singer is in the midst of a personal battle but somehow finds comfort in this other person's presence. They say it's not easy, but there's something about that special someone that makes it all worth fighting for.
The chorus focuses on this mysterious connection between the singer and this person. There's no clear indication of what it is exactly, but it seems like a strong bond or attraction that the singer cannot ignore. The words "there's something about you" are repeated throughout the song, and the singer acknowledges that they cannot fully explain what it is that draws them to this person. However, despite the struggles they face in their lives, the song ends on a positive note, with the singer simulating salvation by turning water into wine.
Line by Line Meaning
All the lies, all the pain
All the untruths and suffering
All the tears that leave a stain
Every tear that has left an indelible mark
But when I cry I'll be fine
Crying helps me feel better in the end
Turning water into wine
Transforming something ordinary into something extraordinary
Holding on, let it go
Sometimes it's better to release what you're holding onto
Exit hatred, enter hope
Dumping negative emotions and embracing optimism
Don't forget, just pretend
Remember to act unbothered, even if you are
Times of sorrow soon will end
Difficult times won't last forever
It's not easy
Things are challenging
But there's something about you baby
You are special
Yeah there's something about you
Something exclusive about you
Even though I can't explain
I don't know what it is exactly
I don't mean to complain
I'm not trying to whine
But all the endings end the same
Unfortunately, all conclusions are identical
Busted heart, ripped apart
A damaged or broken heart
Glue the pieces and restart
Fix the damage and start fresh
Hey you, yeah you, gather round
Listen up, everyone
You living in the lost and found
You're lost and can't seem to find your way
It's all a trick not a chance
Life can be unpredictable but feels like a set up
No we won't get fooled again
We won't make the same mistake twice
It's so strange this beautiful pain
The pain that's also beautiful is peculiar
A sweeping blow to the head
A sudden and strong strike to the mind
Oh amnesia I feel you coming in
I sense forgetfulness taking over
I think it's time you begin
It's time for me to forget
Simulate salvation
Imitating deliverance
Love is fuel for the soul
Love is energizing for the spirit
What Elvis was to rock and roll
Love is as significant to the soul as Elvis was to rock and roll
I don't know but I've been told
I may not be certain, but I've heard
That tomorrow never knows
It's not possible to predict the future
It's not so easy
It's difficult
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@patriciapato3076
All the lies, all the pain
All the tears that leave a stain
But when I cry I'll be fine
Turning water into wine
Holding on, let it go
Exit hatred, enter hope
Don't forget, just pretend
Times of sorrow soon will end
It's not easy
But there's something about you baby
Yeah there's something about you
Even though I can't explain
There is something about you baby
Yeah there's something about you
I don't mean to complain
But all the endings end the same
Busted heart, ripped apart
Glue the pieces and restart
Hey you, yeah you, gather round
You living in the lost and found
It's all a trick not a chance
No we won't get fooled again
It's not easy
It's so strange this beautiful pain
A sweeping blow to the head
Oh amnesia I feel you coming in
I think it's time you begin
Simulate salvation
Love is fuel for the soul
What Elvis was to rock and roll
I don't know but I've been told
That tomorrow never knows
It's not so easy
@patriciapato3076
All the lies, all the pain
All the tears that leave a stain
But when I cry I'll be fine
Turning water into wine
Holding on, let it go
Exit hatred, enter hope
Don't forget, just pretend
Times of sorrow soon will end
It's not easy
But there's something about you baby
Yeah there's something about you
Even though I can't explain
There is something about you baby
Yeah there's something about you
I don't mean to complain
But all the endings end the same
Busted heart, ripped apart
Glue the pieces and restart
Hey you, yeah you, gather round
You living in the lost and found
It's all a trick not a chance
No we won't get fooled again
It's not easy
It's so strange this beautiful pain
A sweeping blow to the head
Oh amnesia I feel you coming in
I think it's time you begin
Simulate salvation
Love is fuel for the soul
What Elvis was to rock and roll
I don't know but I've been told
That tomorrow never knows
It's not so easy
@joeleerodriguez407
“Love” has got to be one of Nuno’s most creative albums “just another one of his masterpiece” I can’t wait for the new extreme album.
@user-dh6oc5on7x
メロディーラインがとにかく美しい。色んな感情が揺さぶられる✨
@maryannd112
I love this song. Nuno's so talented. He should be huge, great voice, great musician of all different genres. Bonus, he has the such kissable looking lips. Swoon
@debrastewart2775
What a great song. I'm new to Nuno's music. Wow. Must be the most underrated guitar player out there. And Beautiful. Glad I found this.
@zygie01
I like Nuno's DramaGods material a lot. Beautiful song.
@alvarrojo1978
nuno great guitar player, his voice has hidden in extreme, beautiful and excelent song, please hear him in midnight train.....
@ProStringsify
when im down i listen to this song... its just so good
@evemontalvao5557
I hate that this isn't on Spotify :(
@thamaraandrade1975
Me too