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Artist
Metallica
Album
Metallica
Year
1992
Genre
Metal
Languages
english

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"Nothing Else Matters" is a Metal song by Metallica released in 1992 from the album "Metallica".

Metal
1992
Metallica
English
Metallica

Nothing Else Matters Lyrics

Thunder cracks the sky in two Darkness descends on me and you Riffs that shake the very ground In chaos beauty can be found Screaming louder than before Breaking down every door

Song Story

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Metallica's song "Nothing Else Matters", featured on the album "Metallica", was released in

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Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Metal
1992

Nothing Else Matters

English
original
Thunder cracks the sky in two
Darkness descends on me and you
Riffs that shake the very ground
In chaos beauty can be found
 
Screaming louder than before
Breaking down every door

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Nothing Else Matters by Metallica?

The songwriters of "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica include James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich.

What is the BPM of Nothing Else Matters?

"Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica has a BPM of 68.

What key is Nothing Else Matters in?

"Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is in the key of A minor.

What genre is "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica?

"Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica is classified as Metal.

When was "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica released?

"Nothing Else Matters" was released in 1992 as part of the album "Metallica".

What album is "Nothing Else Matters" from?

"Nothing Else Matters" is from the album "Metallica" by Metallica, released in 1992.

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What song is "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica?
"Nothing Else Matters" is a Metal song by Metallica released in 1992 from the album "Metallica".
Who wrote "Nothing Else Matters"?
"Nothing Else Matters" was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich.

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