No Matter What

Boyzone

About No Matter What

"No Matter What" is a song from the 1996 musical Whistle Down the Wind and popularised by Irish boyband Boyzone in 1998 when they recorded it to tie in with the show's first UK production. The song was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman, while Lloyd Webber, Steinman and Nigel Wright produced the track, with additional production by Franglen & Lupino. The song was also featured on the US edition of the soundtrack to the 1999 film Notting Hill, and was released to American radio on 10 May 1999. The song became their fourth number-one on the UK Singles Chart, with its three-week stay atop the chart making it the band's longest running number-one single. It also became the first and only Boyzone song to have any chart success in the US. Jewels & Stone did a remix for the song for dance clubs which was popular. In the UK, the song has sold 1.15 million copies and another 3 million worldwide. The song was performed by Meat Loaf as a B-side to his "Is Nothing Sacred" single in 1996. 


Year:
1999
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[Chorus:]
No matter what they tell us 
No matter what they do 
No matter what they teach us 
What we believe is true 

No matter what they call us 
However they attack 
No matter where they take us 
We'll find our own way back 

I can't deny what I believe 
I can't be what I'm not 
I know I'll love forever 
I know  no matter what 

If only tears were laughter 
If only night was day 
If only prayers were answered 
Then we would hear God say 

[Chorus]

And I will keep you safe and strong 
And shelter from the storm 
No matter where it's barren 
A dream is being born 
No matter who they follow 
No matter where they lead 
No matter how they judge us 
I'll be everyone you need 
No matter if the sun don't shine 
Or if the skies are blue 
No matter what the end is 
My life began with you 

I can't deny what I believe 
I can't be what I'm not 
I know, I know 
I know this love's forever 
That's all that matters now 
No matter what!

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Boyzone

Boyzone is an Irish boy band. Its most famous line-up was composed of Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, and Shane Lynch. Boyzone have had 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Irish charts. The group have had 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12 of their 20 singles in the UK being in the UK Top 2. Boyzone are one of the most successful bands in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In total, Boyzone had 19 top 5 singles on the Irish Singles Chart, 18 top 10 hits on the UK charts, nine #1 Irish Singles Chart hit singles and six #1 UK hit singles and five #1 albums, with approximately 20 million records sold by 2010 worldwide. The number is confirmed by Gately's book The Tree of Seasons. more »

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Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jim Steinman

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song’s Origin
"No Matter What" is a song from the musical "Whistle Down the Wind," composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and penned by Jim Steinman.
Boyzone's Hit
The Irish boy band Boyzone recorded this song and released it as a single in 1998. Their version became a massive hit, topping the UK Singles Chart.
Chart Topping Song
"No Matter What" was not only a chart topper in the UK, it was also No. 1 in 18 other countries including Australia and Denmark.
Commercial Success
The song eventually sold over 4 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the highest-selling singles of all time by a boy band.
Lyrics Interpretation
The theme of the song embodies unconditional acceptance and reassurance of love irrespective of individual differences.
Recognition
Boyzone's rendition of "No Matter What" has been acknowledged as their signature song and remains as one of the most popular songs by the band.
Album Success
"No Matter What" was included in Boyzone's third studio album, "Where We Belong," which significantly contributed to the album becoming UK's third best-selling album of 1998.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered the song including South African artist DOZI in his album "Mercy."
Theatre Impact
The song’s impact continued in theatre, as it was performed in both the stage and film productions of "Whistle Down the Wind."
Graphical Success
With "No Matter What," Boyzone became the first Irish act to have four number one hits in the UK Singles Chart.
Critic Review
The song received critical acclaim for its lyrics, melodious composition, and the emotional performances of the Boyzone members.
Lasting Impact
Despite more than two decades since its release, "No Matter What" remains a staple in popular music and continues to engage audiences globally.

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