What If I Was Nothing

All That Remains

About What If I Was Nothing

"What If I Was Nothing" is a power ballad by American metal band All That Remains. The song was released as a single from their sixth album, A War You Cannot Win, on September 4, 2014, and a music video was released to YouTube on October 21, 2013. In the U. S., it peaked at number two on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and at number 3 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.


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Just let it go, don't want to haunt you anymore
I can't be sure I know just what we're fight for
I know that you're scared and that you're thinking I may go
I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving

And if you're thinking I might, might be lead astray
Just remember this one question

What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing, girl, nothing without you
So what if I was angry, what did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you, girl, I'm nothing without you

I know it's hard, it seems that we've worked at this so long
Soft and foolish pride that tells us we're not wrong
I hear your voice, you tell me that you'll never go
And I believe it, I believe it

And if you're thinking I might, might be lead astray
Just remember this one question

What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing, girl, nothing without you
So what if I was angry, what did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you, girl, I'm nothing without you

And we can keep this going on, we'll make it work some way
And every step, it makes us stronger every day

And if you're thinking I might, might be lead astray
Just remember this one question

What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing, girl, nothing without you
So what if I was angry, what did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you, girl, I'm nothing without you

What if I was nothing, what if this is true?
What if I was nothing, girl, nothing without you
So what if I was angry, what did you think I'd do?
I told you that I love you, girl, I'm nothing without you

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All That Remains

All That Remains is an American Heavy Metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts, which formed in 1998. They have released six studio albums, a live CD/DVD, and have sold nearly 800,000 records worldwide. The group consists of guitarists Oli Herbert and Mike Martin, vocalist Philip Labonte, bassist Jeanne Sagan and former Diecast drummer Jason Costa with Labonte and Herbert being the only two original members. All of their singles have had music videos created for them except "The Waiting One". more »

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Written by: Jason Costa, Michael Martin, Oli Herbert, Philip Labonte, Rob Graves

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12 facts about this song

Formation and Genre
"What If I Was Nothing" is performed by All That Remains, an American heavy metal band formed in 1998.
Album
The song is a part of their sixth studio album, "A War You Cannot Win", released in 2012.
Song Style
Unlike many of their other songs, which focus on heavy metal and metalcore, "What If I Was Nothing" is a lighter, ballad-style song showcasing the band's versatility.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 19 on the Hot Rock Songs chart.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "What if I Was Nothing" are insightful and emotional, focusing on themes of love, relationships, and introspection. It has been used in numerous fan-made videos and romantic compilations.
Video
The music video for the song was directed by Rasa Acharya and Dan Kennedy of Little Sky Film. It alternates between scenes of the band performing and a narrative of a struggling couple.
Reception
This song has generally been well received by fans, with many appreciating the softer and more sensitive side of the band's music.
Writing Credit
The song was written by the band's lead singer, Philip Labonte, along with producer and songwriter Jason Costa.
Length and Structure
"What If I Was Nothing" is approximately 4 minutes and 37 seconds long and follows the typical verse-chorus structure of most rock songs.
Popular Live number
Despite being a departure from their usual heavier sound, "What If I Was Nothing" has become a popular live number for the band, often included in their setlists.
Recognition
"What If I Was Nothing" is among the band's most well-known songs, gaining popularity even among those who aren't typically fans of heavy metal.
Impact on Band's Style
Due to the commercial success of "What If I Was Nothing," All That Remains has included more melodic songs in subsequent albums.

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