ME FIRST & THE GIMME GIMMES – Nothing Compares To U (2003)

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covered “Nothing Compares 2 U” as part of their 2014 album Take a Break (2003). Their version of the song—originally written by Prince and famously performed by Sinéad O’Connor—reframes the somber, emotional ballad with fast-paced punk energy. This cover embodies the band’s signature style, turning a heartfelt, melancholic song into something that’s both high-energy and humorously irreverent, while still keeping its emotional core.

It’s been seven hours and fifteen days Since u took your love away I go out every night and sleep all day Since you took your love away Since you been gone I can do whatever I want I can see whomever I choose I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant But nothing I said 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 boy I see But they’d only remind me of you I went to the doctor and guess what he told me Guess what he told me He said girl you better 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, mama In the back yard All died when you went away I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard But I’m willing to give it another try

Nothing compares Nothing compares to you Nothing compares Nothing compares to you Nothing compares Nothing compares to you