Big Time Rush (also known as BTR) is an American boy band formed in Los Ang… Read Full Bio ↴Big Time Rush (also known as BTR) is an American boy band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. They were featured on a Nickelodeon television show called Big Time Rush. The show has featured other American stars, including Nicole Scherzinger, Jordin Sparks, and How to Rock's Cymphonique Miller. The band consists of members Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr. and Logan Henderson. The band released its debut album, BTR in October 2010. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000 copies. A second studio album, Elevate was released on November 21, 2011.
Songfacts.com reports that Windows Down is the first single from the boys' third album. BTR performed the song live for the first time at the B96 Pepsi Summer Bash in Chicago on June 16, 2012 and it was released a week later.

Like Nobody's Around
Big Time Rush Lyrics

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Want you to cry
'Cause you're laughing so hard tonight
Playing air guitar alright
We're being who we are even if they hate that

Want you to shout
At the top of your lungs about
All our favorite songs so loud

We'll be singing along even if they hate that

Turn up the radio
So what if we lose control
Get a little bit rock and roll, oh whoa oh

So throw your hands in the air
Come on and make this count
It's only you and me, never mind this crowd
Do the way you do it
Do it like nobody's around, whoa
So put your hands in the air
Come on and waste no time
It doesn't really matter if it's wrong or right
Do the way you do it
Do it like nobody's around
We can do it like nobody's around

Don't hesitate, be as dumb as you like, you may
Miss the time of our lives so stay
Your dancing under the lights, even if they hate that

Turn up the radio
So what if we lose control
Get a little bit rock and roll, oh oh oh

So throw your hands in the air
Come on and make this count
It's only you and me, never mind this crowd
Do the way you do it
Do it like nobody's around, whoa
So put your hands in the air
Come on and waste no time
It doesn't really matter if it's wrong or right
Do the way you do it
Do it like nobody's around
We can do it like nobody's around

Someday when you're alone and feeling whatever
You gotta remember the times
When we were dancing alone and holding fake microphones
I hope those memories can make you feel alright

Turn up the radio
So what if we lose control
Get a little bit rock and roll, oh oh oh

So throw your hands in the air
Come on and make this count
It's only you and me, never mind this crowd
Do the way you do it
Do it like nobody's around, whoa
So put your hands in the air
Come on and waste no time
It doesn't really matter if it's wrong or right
Do the way you do it
Do it like nobody's around
We can do it like nobody's around

Whoa oh oh oh, we can do it like nobody's around
Whoa oh oh oh, we can do it like nobody's around
Yeah yeah yeah, whoa oh oh oh

Yeah yeah yeah, we can do it like nobody's around
Whoa oh oh oh, we can do it like nobody's around

Overall Meaning

In Big Time Rush's Like Nobody's Around, the lyrics are about living in the moment and enjoying life. The chorus repeats the phrase "Do it like nobody's around" as an anthem for living life to the fullest without worrying about what others may think. It encourages listeners to be themselves and take risks, without any fear of judgement or failure. In the first verse, the song talks about playing air guitar, singing along to favorite songs, and being who you are even if people hate it. The second verse picks up on this energy by saying not to hesitate and be as dumb as you like, while still enjoying the time of your life.

The bridge of the song touches on the lasting memories that can come from these moments of pure joy and spontaneity, reminding listeners that when they feel alone or down, they can look back on these moments and feel alright again. The overall message of the song is one of confidence and self-love, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique selves and live life with passion and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Want you to cry
I want you to experience uncontrollable joy and laughter.

'Cause you're laughing so hard tonight
You are having so much fun that laughter escapes you abundantly.

Playing air guitar alright
Although we are playing imaginary guitar, we are able to fully express ourselves.

We're being who we are even if they hate that
We are being our true selves, even if it is not accepted by others.

Want you to shout
I want you to scream and express yourself loudly.

At the top of your lungs about
I want you to sing your favorite songs at the loudest volume possible.

All our favorite songs so loud
We are singing our beloved songs at maximum decibels possible.

We'll be singing along even if they hate that
We will continue to sing and express ourselves, even if it goes against the norm.

Turn up the radio
Increase the volume of the music.

So what if we lose control
It doesn't matter if we become wild and uninhibited.

Get a little bit rock and roll, oh whoa oh
Embrace the rock and roll spirit.

So throw your hands in the air
Lift your hands above your head in a gesture of excitement.

Come on and make this count
Take advantage of this moment and make the most of it.

It's only you and me, never mind this crowd
The crowd doesn't matter, it's just you and me.

Do the way you do it
Continue to express yourself in your unique way.

Do it like nobody's around, whoa
Act as if you are alone and unobserved.

So put your hands in the air
Once again, lift your hands above your head in excitement.

Come on and waste no time
Don't hesitate or delay, take advantage of the moment.

It doesn't really matter if it's wrong or right
The morality of the situation doesn't matter, do what feels good and right for you.

We can do it like nobody's around
We can act as if we are all by ourselves and truly let loose.

Someday when you're alone and feeling whatever
One day you may feel alone and uncertain.

You gotta remember the times
Remind yourself of the moments when you were carefree and happy.

When we were dancing alone and holding fake microphones
Remember the times when we let go of our inhibitions and just danced as if nobody was watching.

I hope those memories can make you feel alright
I hope that the memory of those moments can provide comfort and peace.

Whoa oh oh oh, we can do it like nobody's around
Once again, reiterating that we can act as if we are all alone.

Yeah yeah yeah, whoa oh oh oh
An expression of enthusiasm and joy.

Yeah yeah yeah, we can do it like nobody's around
A repetition of the theme that we can truly let loose as if unobserved.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUSTIN BISNOW, CLAUDE KELLY, EMILY WRIGHT, JASON EVIGAN, MITCH ALLAN

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