About the song
Buddy Holly’s “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” is a poignant pop ballad that serves as a haunting testament to the young musician’s talent and the tragic circumstances surrounding his untimely demise. Penned by Paul Anka in 1958, the song was recorded shortly before Holly’s fateful plane crash. Its release in the wake of this tragedy imbued the lyrics with a profound sense of melancholy and loss.
The song’s melancholic melody and Holly’s heartfelt vocals capture the essence of heartbreak and disillusionment. The lyrics express a sense of resignation and indifference towards the world, suggesting that love and loss are ultimately futile. The juxtaposition of Holly’s youthful exuberance with the song’s somber theme creates a striking contrast, underscoring the tragic irony of his fate.
“It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” became a posthumous success, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1959. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to the song’s emotional depth and Holly’s undeniable talent. The track’s legacy has been further solidified through numerous covers by artists such as Linda Ronstadt and Mark Williams, who have offered their own interpretations of this timeless classic.
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Lyrics
There you go and baby here am I
Well you left me here so I could sit and cry
Well, golly gee what have you done to me
Well I guess it doesn’t matter anymore
Do you remember baby, last September
How you held me tight, each and every night
Well oops-a-daisy, how you drove me crazy
But I guess it doesn’t matter anymore
There’s no use in me a-cryin’
I’ve done everything and now I’m sick of trying
I’ve thrown away my nights and wasted all my days over you
Well you go your way and I’ll go mine
Now and forever ’till the end of time
I’ll find somebody new and baby
We’ll say we’re through and you won’t matter anymore
There’s no use in me a-cryin’
I’ve done everything and now I’m sick of trying
I’ve thrown away my nights and wasted all my days over you
Now you go your way baby and I’ll go mine
Now and forever ’till the end of time
I’ll find somebody new and baby
We’ll say we’re through and you won’t matter anymore
You won’t matter anymore