I Have Nothing

Whitney Houston

About I Have Nothing

"I Have Nothing" is a song by American singer Whitney Houston, released as the third single from The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1992) on February 20, 1993, by Arista Records. The song was written by David Foster and Linda Thompson, and produced by Foster. The song is a richly orchestrated power ballad about deep love and the confusion that happens to lovers because of the different perceptions of women and men when it comes to commitment to one's lover. After the back-to-back successes of Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and "I'm Every Woman," "I Have Nothing" became yet another hit, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song also became a hit on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, with a number four peak, and a number-one peak on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Houston established another historic milestone in Billboard chart history with the two previous singles off the soundtrack and this song, becoming the first artist to have three songs inside the top 11 of the Hot 100 chart in the same week since the chart began using Broadcast Data System and SoundScan data in 1991. Internationally, the song reached number one in Canada, the top five in Ireland and the United Kingdom, the top ten in Denmark and Portugal, and peaked within the top forty in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland. It received various nominations, including for Best Original Song at the 1993 Academy Awards, for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television at the 36th Grammy Awards of 1994, and for Best R&B Single, Female at the 1994 Soul Train Music Awards. 


Year:
2011
4:53
45 

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Share my life
Take me for what I am
'Cause I'll never change
All my colors for you

Take my love
I'll never ask for too much
Just all that you are
And everything that you do

I don't really need to look
Very much further
I don't want to have to go
Where you don't follow
I will hold it back again
This passion inside
Can't run from myself
There's nowhere to hide

Don't make me close one more door
I don't want to hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don't have you, you, you, you, you

You see through
Right to the heart of me
You break down my walls
With the strength of your love

I never knew
Love like I've known it with you
Will a memory survive
One I can hold on to?

I don't really need to look
Very much further
I don't want to have to go
Where you don't follow
I will hold it back again
This passion inside
I can't run from myself
There's nowhere to hide
Your love I'll remember forever

Don't make me close one more door
I don't want to hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me
I have nothing, nothing, nothing

Don't make me close one more door
I don't want to hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me
No, don't walk away from me
Don't you dare walk away from me
I have nothing, nothing, nothing
If I don't have you, you
If I don't have you, oh, oh

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

16 fans

Written by: David Foster, Linda Thompson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Album Release
"I Have Nothing" is a song by Whitney Houston that was featured on her 1992 album, "The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and number 1 on the Billboard's R&B Singles Chart.
Song Composition
"I Have Nothing" was written by Linda Thompson and David Foster. It's a pop ballad that emotionalizes a deep longing and desperate plea for love.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award and an Academy Award both for Best Original Song in 1993.
Emotional Details
Whitney Houston describes the song as being about “the insistent declaration of love from a woman who has been hurt but is prepared for commitment.”
Live Performances
The song was swiftly incorporated into Houston's setlist during her "The Bodyguard World Tour" from 1993-1994, and became one of her signature performances.
Cultural Impact
Despite not winning any awards, "I Have Nothing" has been heavily covered by a diverse group of artists and continues to be iconic in pop culture.
Certifications
In the United States, the song received a Gold certification from the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies.
Music Video
The music video for the song features scenes from "The Bodyguard" film, as well as Houston performing on a stage.
Legacy
Many participants of singing contests, such as American Idol and The Voice, chose to perform "I Have Nothing," making it a popular choice for aspiring singers to showcase their vocal ability.

Discuss the I Have Nothing Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "I Have Nothing Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/23320288/Whitney+Houston/I+Have+Nothing>.

    Missing lyrics by Whitney Houston?

    Know any other songs by Whitney Houston? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    I Have Nothing

    526.5M
    2.5M     98,011

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1993

    Billboard #4


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "Your out of touch, I'm out of time, but I'm out of my head when your not around" is lyrics from a hit 80's song by which artist?
    A Foreigner
    B Air Supply
    C Phil Collins
    D Hall and Oates

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Whitney Houston tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    I Have Nothing

    »