Nothing Even Matters

Lauryn Hill · The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill [2004]

Now the skies could fall

Not even if my boss should call

The world it seems so very small

'Cause nothing even matters at all



Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters at all

Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters at all



See I don't need no alcohol

Your love makes me feel ten feet tall

Without it I'd go through withdrawal

'Cause nothing even matters at all



Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters at all

Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters at all



These buildings could drift out to sea

Some natural catastrophe

Still there's no place I'd rather be

'Cause nothing even matters to me



Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters to me

Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters to me



You're part of my identity

I sometimes have the tendency

To look at you religiously

'Cause nothing even matters to me



Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters to me

Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters to me



Now you won't find me at no store

I have no time for manicures

With you it's never either or

'Cause nothing even matters no more



Nothing it don't matter

Nothing even matters no more

Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters no more



Now my team could score

And make it to the Final Four

Just repossess my 4x4

'Cause nothing even matters no more



Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters no more

Nothing even matters

Nothing even matters no more

Nothing Even Matters

Lauryn Hill's 'Nothing Even Matters' stands as a pivotal track on her seminal 1998 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Released during the height of the neo-soul and hip-hop fusion movement, the recording showcases Hill's signature ability to blend R&B vocal textures with introspective lyricism. The song explores themes of spiritual detachment and the futility of worldly concerns, delivered with a raw, unpolished authenticity that defined the album's sound. As a cornerstone of her discography, the track exemplifies the era's shift toward conscious hip-hop, emphasizing personal growth and social awareness over commercial polish. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to resonate with listeners seeking genuine emotional expression within the genre.