James David Maslow (born July 16, 1990) is an American actor and singer. He… Read Full Bio ↴James David Maslow (born July 16, 1990) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for playing the role of James Diamond on Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush and is a member of the boy band with the same name.Maslow was born in New York City, New York, and raised in La Jolla, California. His father is Jewish and his mother is Catholic; he was raised Jewish, attended Hebrew school six days a week during his childhood, and had a Bar Mitzvah. He has described himself as a "religious and spiritual person".

At the age of six, Maslow began training as a singer when his parents placed him in the San Diego Children's Choir. He attended La Jolla and Torrey Pines elementary schools, Muirlands Middle School, and San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.[7] He had a small role in the San Diego Opera's production of La bohème when he was 10 years old.He attended acting camp at the La Jolla Playhouse, got his first agent when he was 14, and performed as Marius in a production of Les Misérables.Quitting the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) mid-way through the 10th grade, Maslow switched to Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA). He graduated from CoSA in 2007 in the musical theater department.Big Time Rush is an American pop singing group that formed in 2009. The other three members are Kendall Schmidt, Carlos Pena, Jr., and Logan Henderson, all on vocals.

Nickelodeon cast for the new sitcom in 2007. Maslow sent in his audition tape and received the role of James Diamond two years later. An album of original songs from the first season plus some others was released October 11, 2010, entitled B.T.R. It sold 67,000 copies in its first week and was certified Gold by the RIAA six months later in April 2011.

On November 21, 2011, the band released their second album called "Elevate" which sold 70, 000 copies on its first week. Maslow and his band mates co wrote 8 out of the 12 songs. Maslow wrote "Elevate", "Love Me Love Me" and the first single from the album, "Music Sounds Better With U". The UK version of the album included a bonus song called "Epic" which he also helped write.

Maslow and Big Time Rush have a new album called 24/Seven which was released in June 2013. The band will promote the album with the tour shared with Victoria Justice called the Summer Break Tour.[10] which began on June 21.Maslow made his acting debut in 2008 as Shane in an episode of the Nickelodeon show iCarly. He also appeared in urFRENZ in 2009, in which he portrayed a character named Brandon.

In 2012, he filmed an episode of See Dad Run, playing the role of actor Scott Baio's former TV son, Ricky.

It was announced on March 4, 2014 that he will take part on the 18th season of Dancing with the Stars. He is paired with professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd.

Addicted
James Maslow Lyrics

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I'm sweatin', I'm shakin',
I don't know what time it is.
My cravings are growing right now
I'm blurry, mistaken
I don't know how long has been,
Without ya'
I need you somehow

Can't control these demons
Baby, you're the reason
Tell me that you feel it too
I can't control these demons
Nothing like this feeling
Tell me that you feel it too
I'm addicted to you
Addicted to you
I'm addicted to you

I've tasted, I'm wasted
You're everything I need
Nobody can fix me like you
My memory, is fading
I need some reminding
Of how you possess me so good

Can't control these demons
Baby, you're the reason
Tell me that you feel it too
I can't control these demons
Nothing like this feeling
Tell me that you feel it too
I'm addicted to you
Addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
Addicted to you
I'm addicted to you

Sensation growing stronger
I can't hold on
I'm addicted to you
I'll try a little longer
Baby I need ya'
I'm addicted to you
(I'm addicted to you)
I'm addicted

Can't control these demons
Baby, you're the reason
Tell me that you feel it too
(Tell me that you feel it too)
I can't control these demons
Nothing like this feeling
Tell me that you feel it
That you feel it too
(I'm addicted to you)
Addicted to you
I'm addicted to you
Addicted to you
I'm addicted to you

Sensation growing stronger (growing stronger)
I can't hold on (I can't hold on, no)
I'll try a little longer

Baby I need ya
I'm addicted to you

Overall Meaning

In James Maslow's song Addicted, the lyrics speak to the overwhelming sensation of being addicted to someone. The song begins with the artist expressing his physical symptoms of withdrawal, "I'm sweatin', I'm shakin', I don't know what time it is. My cravings are growing right now, I'm blurry, mistaken." He then goes on to describe how the absence of this person from his life has affected him, "Without ya', I need you somehow." The chorus repeatedly declares his addiction, "I'm addicted to you, addicted to you."

The second verse intimates that the object of his addiction is someone who rescued him in some way. "You're everything I need, Nobody can fix me like you." He confesses to forgetting how this person had "possessed" him, but the memory slowly returns and he realizes that his addiction has grown stronger, implying that he has no control over it.

The chorus repeats, with Maslow declaring his inability to control these "demons" and that the person he is addicted to is the only remedy. The song's overall tone is passionate and desperate, conveying the intensity of addiction.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sweatin', I'm shakin', I don't know what time it is.
I am feeling agitated and disoriented due to my overwhelming addiction towards you.

My cravings are growing right now I'm blurry, mistaken I don't know how long has been, Without ya' I need you somehow
My desire for you is getting stronger, causing me to lose focus and questioning the time spent without you. I need you in my life.

Can't control these demons Baby, you're the reason Tell me that you feel it too I can't control these demons Nothing like this feeling Tell me that you feel it too I'm addicted to you Addicted to you I'm addicted to you
I am unable to resist my addiction to you, and you are the cause of it. I need you to acknowledge and reciprocate these feelings, because I am hooked on you.

I've tasted, I'm wasted You're everything I need Nobody can fix me like you My memory is fading I need some reminding Of how you possess me so good
I have experienced the pleasure of being with you, and it has left me wanting more. You have the ability to fulfill me in a special way that nobody else can, and I need to be reminded of that.

Sensation growing stronger I can't hold on I'm addicted to you I'll try a little longer Baby I need ya' I'm addicted to you (I'm addicted to you) I'm addicted
My yearning for you is intensifying, and I am struggling to resist it any longer. Despite my efforts, I cannot break free from my addiction to you. I need you more than ever.

Tell me that you feel it too (Tell me that you feel it too) I can't control these demons Nothing like this feeling Tell me that you feel it That you feel it too (I'm addicted to you) Addicted to you I'm addicted to you Addicted to you I'm addicted to you
I need you to confirm that you feel the same way I do, as this addiction is too strong to ignore. There's a unique feeling that comes with being around you, and I need you to acknowledge it. I am hopelessly addicted to you.

Writer(s): James Maslow, Michael Cory Lerios, Demitri William Lerios

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