Nothing Else Matters was composed by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of Metallica during the promotional tour for the album ...And Justice for All. James Hetfield wrote the song while on the phone with his girlfriend, which inspired the lyrics. Initially, Hetfield didnt intend for the song to be released, as he considered it too personal, but after Lars Ulrich heard it, it was decided to include it in the Metallica album (also known as The Black A ... See more [+] lbum).