Nothing Compares 2 U was written and composed by Prince. It became globally famous through Sinéad OConnors rendition in 1990. The lyrics discuss the pain and longing felt in the absence of a loved one. Prince originally wrote the song for one of the backing vocalists in his band, The Family. After OConnors version achieved worldwide success, the song solidified its position as one of the major hits of the 90s.
It's been seven hours and fifteen days since you took your love away I go out all night and sleep all day since you took your love away since you've been gone I can do whatever I want I can see whoever I choose I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant - but nothing Nothing can take away these blues
'cause nothing compares nothing compares to you
It's been so lonely without you here like a bird without a song Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling tell me baby, where did I go wrong? I could put my arms around every girl I see but they'd only remind me of you Went to the doctor guess what he told me - guess what he told me he said boy you better try to have fun no matter what you do, but he's a fool
'cause nothing compares nothing compares to you
All the flowers that you planted momma in the backyard all died when you went away I know that living with me baby was sometimes hard but I'm willing to give it another try
'cause nothing compares nothing compares to you 'cause nothing compares nothing compares to you to you