Marsden got his first job in 1993 on a series of episodes of The Nanny as Eddie, Margaret Sheffield's boyfriend.
In 2007, Marsden played Corny Collins in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical based on the 1988 John Waters movie Hairspray alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, Queen Latifah and John Travolta. There he also made his musical debut by singing two of the film's songs, "The Nicest Kids In Town" and "(It's) Hairspray." Both "Hairspray" and the film's soundtrack were critically acclaimed. The soundtrack has sold over 1,200,000 copies to date in the United States, and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. His next role was in the Disney hybrid animated/live action film Enchanted, playing Prince Edward with co-stars Amy Adams, Susan Sarandon, Idina Menzel, Timothy Spall and Patrick Dempsey. He sang one song as a duet with Amy Adams at the beginning of the film and a duet with Idina Menzel that was cut from the film. '
(2.) James Marsden - video game composer, with Joris de Man.
I don't know why
James Marsden Lyrics
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The sky is so blue.
And I don't know why,
I'm so in love with you.
But if there were no music,
Then i would not get through.
I don't know why,
But somewhere dreams come true.
And I don't know where,
But there'll be a place for you.
'Cause everytime you look that way,
I would lay down my life for you.
I don't know why i know these things, but I do.
In James Marsden's song "I Don't Know Why," he contemplates the mysteries of life and love. He begins by expressing his wonder at the beauty of the seemingly mundane, like the blue sky. He then turns his attention to the inexplicable feeling of being deeply in love with someone, without quite understanding why. However, he finds solace in the fact that music is always there to help him through the uncertainties, as it somehow makes everything more bearable.
In the chorus, Marsden muses on the idea that dreams can come true, even though he doesn't know how or where. He commits himself fully to his love interest, proclaiming that he would "lay down [his] life" for them. Despite the mystery and uncertainty that pervades the song, Marsden states he somehow knows these things, even without fully comprehending how.
The lyrics of "I Don't Know Why" capture the sense of awe and wonder that can come with love, coupled with a profound sense of not knowing how or why such feelings arise. The theme of mystery and the unknown is present throughout the song, generating a dreamlike quality that adds to its appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why,
I cannot explain the reason for something I see or feel.
The sky is so blue.
I cannot explain why the sky has such a beautiful blue color.
And I don't know why,
I am not sure why I am feeling this strong emotion.
I'm so in love with you.
I am deeply and passionately in love with you.
But if there were no music,
Without music, I would not be able to cope.
Then i would not get through.
I would not be able to survive or deal with life's difficulties.
And I don't know why i know these things that i do.
I have a deep understanding of things that I cannot explain.
But somewhere dreams come true.
There is a place where aspirations can be achieved and realized.
And I don't know where,
I am uncertain about the location, but I know it exists.
But there'll be a place for you.
There will always be a place for you in my heart and in my life.
'Cause everytime you look that way,
Whenever you look in a certain direction or in a particular manner,
I would lay down my life for you.
I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for you.
I don't know why i know these things, but I do.
Although I cannot explain my deep knowledge, it exists and is real.
Contributed by Evan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marisataylor8287
I gotta say I was disappointed to see that James Marsden backed a child predator. He needs to own that.
@vanikin4life
wait but didnt drake bell also had an inapproriate issued involement with a minor too? sound hypicritical dont you think? is like back then when i met my old classmate and she complained about how teacher have involvement with students is bad which i agree but im like wait wtf? is hypocritcal of her cause she married our teacher after she turn 18 and we graduate. lol atleast i gave credit to them they both admit they didnt do anything and they waited the legal way. lol but it still hypocrisy.
@Amanda-iz8hq
dude, a lot of people are thinking he's just like the man he defended.
@MsAdri89
@@vanikin4life no drake never R*** anyone, stop with the bs. The girl he texted lied about her age.
@vanikin4life
@@MsAdri89 why are you getting offended? I’m not throwing anything bs. I’m just going based on what article said so relax. But you also are forgetting that people could also lie multiple times to cover things up or to make a profit. Look at the documentary of finding Neverland the guy who said that Michael Jackson never molested him. Then he released. The documentary said he did molested him, but then after the documentary was released, a couple of months later it was revealed that he lied because he needed money.
@vanikin4life
@@MsAdri89 lady, I never said that he r***e I said, didn’t he had some involvement? You instantly got upset and jumped at the collusion without thinking twice.
@Mrs.Futtlebuttle
Drake bell wasnt the one that named names. It was the producers of that show that found out the names that wrote the letters defending the sex offender. I think everyone that defended the sex predator should be very ashamed.
@TaLeng2023
Or maybe their handlers got them to do it? I assume this was several years ago, when actors who speak out against industry personalities don't fare well.
@beneustice9328
Same thing happened with Ashton Kutcher, and Mila Kunis, defending their POS co star.
@Kimmy_95
@@TaLeng2023There's a lot that these actors never know. Just like Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher who defended their friend, the rapist from the Scientology 'Church'. They ALWAYS assume these weirdos are INNOCENT.