Don't Mean Nothing
Richard Marx, Matt Scannell
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Welcome to the big time. You're bound to be a star And even if you don't go all the way, I know that you'll go far This race is for rats, it can turn you upside down Ain't no one you can count on in this sleazy little town, Oh no Lots of promises in the dark But don't you open your heart Cause it don't mean nothin' The words that they say Don't mean nothin' These games that people play No, it don't mean nothin' No victim, no crime It don't mean nothin' Till you sign it on the dotted line The director smiles as you walk in the door He says, "I love your work, babe" but You're just not what we're looking for It's never what but who it is you know So easy to get stuck in all that California snow Take a good look around and you'll find People tryin' to mess with your mind Cause it don't mean nothin' The words that they say Don't mean nothin' These games that people play No, it don't mean nothin' No victim, no crime It don't mean nothin' Till you sign it on the dotted line Hollywood can be so lonely Make you the winner of a losing fight But the party is never over Cause stars are always shining Doesn't matter if it's day or night The producer says, "let me change a line or two" And a little bit of something can look awfully good to you And you want to scream, but you gotta keep it all inside When you're trying to make a living, There ain't no such thing as pride, no Lots of promises in the dark But don't you open your heart Cause it don't mean nothin' The words that they say Don't mean nothin' These games that people play No, it don't mean nothin' No victim, no crime It don't mean nothin' Till you sign it on the dotted line It don't mean nothing at all
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Written by: BRUCE GAITSCH, RICHARD MARX, RICHARD N. MARX
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Album Debut"Don't Mean Nothing" was the debut song from Richard Marx's self-titled debut album.
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Chart RankingIt reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in the United States.
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Genre Classification"Don't Mean Nothing" belongs to the rock genre. It also has classic elements of pop, demonstrating the versatile music style of Richard Marx.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in the year 1987.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Mean Nothing" was directed by Dominic Orlando, a well-known music video and film director.
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Grammy NominationThe song earned Richard Marx a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance - Solo.
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PartnershipThe song is co-written by Marx and Bruce Gaitsch, demonstrating a solid partnership in songwriting.
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Collaboration with ArtistsSeveral well-known artists worked on the production of "Don't Mean Nothing". They include backing vocalists Randy Meisner and Timothy B. Schmit, both of the Eagles fame.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics expose the darker side of Hollywood, a significant departure from Marx's infamous romantic ballads.
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Billboard Rock ChartsThe song was a #1 Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks hit for three weeks.
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Influence"Don't Mean Nothing" has been cited as an influence for a whole generation of pop/rock artists.
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DurationThe song has a duration of 4 minutes and 40 seconds. It is one of the longest songs on the album.
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Long-Charting"Don't Mean Nothing" stayed 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Humberto Gatica and Richard Marx himself.
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Song UseThe track is a common feature on Richard Marx's 'Best Of' compilations and is a staple at live performances.
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