It Means Nothing
"It Means Nothing" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics from their sixth studio album, Pull the Pin. The ballad was released as a single on 24 September 2007 and reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. B-side "Helter Skelter" is a cover version of the original song by the Beatles.
Background and meaning
Lead singer and guitarist Kelly Jones wrote "It Means Nothing" about the 7 July 2005 London bombings shortly after the event; it was one of the first songs composed for Pull the Pin. A midtempo ballad, the song is a retrospective account on the bombings with theological overtones, with lyrics such as "You can find yourself a god / Believe in which one you want / 'Cause they love you all the same / They just go by different names."Track listings
UK CD single- "It Means Nothing" – 3:48
- "Bank Holiday Monday" – 3:14
- "Helter Skelter" – 4:19
- "Hangman" – 2:46
'''UK 7-inch single 2'''
Credits and personnel
Credits are taken from the first UK 7-inch single sleeve and the Pull the Pin booklet.Studios
- Recorded at Grouse Lodge, Real World Studios, and Eden Studios
- Mixed at South Lane Studios
- Mastered at Sterling Sound
- Kelly Jones – writing, vocals, guitars, production
- Richard Jones – bass
- Javier Weyler – drums
- Jim Lowe – production, engineering
- Mike "Spike" Stent – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Miles Aldridge – cover photography