“Nothing Fails” was the third commercially released single from Madonna’s ninth studio album, American Life.
The song originated as a demo titled “Silly Thing,” written and recorded by Welsh singer-songwriter Jem in 2001. The track was given to Madonna for American Life, which she re-recorded with...
[Verse 1]
I'm in love with you, you silly thing
Anyone can see
What is it with you? You silly thing
Just take it from me
It was not a chance meeting
Feel my heart beating
You're the one
[Verse 2]
You could take all this, take it away
I'd still have it all
'Cause I've climbed the tree of life
And that is why, no longer scared if I fall
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
'Cause, you're the one
[Chorus]
Nothing fails, no more fears
Nothing fails, you washed away my tears
Nothing fails, no more fears
Nothing fails, nothing fails
[Post-Chorus]
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
Makes me wanna pray
Pray you'll always be here
I'm not religious
But I feel such love
Makes me wanna pray
[Pre-Chorus]
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
'Cause, you're the one
[Chorus]
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved, mmm
I'm not religious
Makes me wanna pray
I'm not religious (I'm not religious)
But I feel so moved
Makes me wanna pray (But I feel so moved, mmm)
Pray you'll always be here
I'm not religious (I'm not religious)
But I feel such love
Makes me wanna pray (Pray)
[Breakdown]
(I'm not religious) I'm not religious (But it makes me wanna pray)
But I feel so moved, mmm
I'm not religious (I'm not religious, but it makes me wanna pray)
Makes me wanna pray (Makes wanna pray)
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved, mmm (Makes me wanna pray)
I'm not religious
Makes me wanna pray (Makes me wanna)
[Chorus]
Nothing fails, no more fears
Nothing fails, you washed away my tears
Nothing fails, no more fears
Nothing fails
Nothing Fails was written by Jem & Guy Sigsworth & Madonna.
Nothing Fails was produced by Mirwais Ahmadzaï & Madonna.
Madonna released Nothing Fails on Sun Oct 26 2003.
I wrote this song (originally called ‘Silly Thing’) to a backing track given to me by Guy Sigsworth, he had already written the first verse. I had no record deal, no money, was couch surfing in London then going back to my Mums for weeks on and off, at this particular time I was sleeping on a mattre...
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