McCartney received multiple awards at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, winning Choice Crossover Artist; Choice Male Artist; and Choice Breakout, Male. The following year, he won Favorite Male Singer at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
His first headlining tour, also named Beautiful Soul, began on May 2, 2005 at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, California. The United States portion of the tour spanned 56 stops, ending on September 10, 2005 at the Madera District County Fair in Madera, California. In the fall of 2005, McCartney toured Australia and opened for the Backstreet Boys in Europe in the summer of 2005. His July 9, 2005 performance at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California was recorded and released as Live: The Beautiful Soul Tour in November 2005.
He has contributed to numerous Disney soundtracks including Disneymania 2, Radio Disney Jingle Jams, A Cinderella Story, That's So Raven, Stuck in the Suburbs, Disneymania 3, Sydney White, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 7, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 8, DisneyMania 4, Hannah Montana, Radio Disney: Party Jams, That's So Raven Too!, and Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 9.
After the filming of his movie, Keith, wrapped, McCartney worked on his second album, Right Where You Want Me, co-writing all but one of the songs featured in it. Right Where You Want Me is more mature than his debut, reflecting his musical and personal growth since he recorded his debut album at age 15. Released by Hollywood Records on September 19, 2006, the album reached number 14 on the Billboard 200. The lead single from the album, Right Where You Want Me, began receiving airplay on July 11, 2006. Although his manager stated he will not be launching a new tour due to insufficient support from his record company, McCartney has done various shows in Italy as well as the United States.
McCartney released his third album, Departure, on May 20, 2008 in the United States and Canada. Musically, it is a departure from his early works, showing mature themes. The album has reached number 14 on the Billboard 200. The album's lead single Leavin' was released in March 2008, and reached number (10) on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks, giving McCartney his highest-charting single to date. The single has been certified platinum by the RIAA selling over than 3 millions copies ,and over 2 millions downloads on iTunes, thus becoming McCartney's highest-certified single as of early 2009. The second single, It's Over, was released on August 26, 2008, and failed to match the success of the lead single, only reaching #42 on the Hot 100. McCartney promoted Departure on a co-headlining tour with Jordin Sparks, which began in August 2008 and ended in September. He also did solo shows at theaters and small venues to support the album while on tour with Sparks.
McCartney re-released Departure on April 7, 2009. The re-release, Departure: Recharged, featured 4 new songs, Body Language, Oxygen, Crash & Burn and In My Veins. The re-release also features a remix of How Do You Sleep? with rapper/actor Ludacris. The third single from the album was released from the re-release and was the remix of How Do You Sleep? It was much more successful than the second single, reaching #26 on the Hot 100, The fourth and final single from the album was also released from the re-release and was a new version of Body Language featuring T-Pain. The single has peaked at #10 on the Billboard Dance/Club Songs in its 13th week and still rising.
McCartney stated that his fourth album will have a similar sound to Departure but will be more rhythm and blues and urban than his third album. In March 2010, it was announced that Sean Garrett produced three songs for the project and that the album will be released Later in 2010. Jesse is now working on releasing a brand new album called Have It All. Jesse recently filmed a television pilot for a brand new fox show called "Locke and Key"
Because You Live
Jesse McCartney Lyrics
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Its the end of the world in my mind
Then your voice pulls me back
Like a wake-up call
I've been looking for the answer
Somewhere
I couldn't see that it was right there
Because you live and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself
When nobody else can help
Because you live girl
My world
Has twice as many stars in the sky
It's all right.
I survived.
I'm alive again
Cause of you, made it through every storm
What is life? what's the use?
If you're killing time
I'm so glad I found an angel
Someone
Who was there when all my hopes fell
I want to fly looking your eyes
Because you live and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself
When nobody else can help
Because you live girl
My world
Has twice as many stars in the sky
Because you live, I live
Because you live, there's a reason why
I carry on when I lose the fight
I want to give what you've given me
Always
Because you live and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself
When nobody else can help
Because you live girl
My world
Has twice as many stars in the sky
Because you live and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself
When nobody else can help
Because you live girl
My world
Has everything I need to survive
Because you live, I live
I live
Jesse McCartney's "Because You Live" appears to be a love song dedicated to a single person. The lyrics describe the singer's experiences with this individual and how their involvement has positively impacted his life. The song begins with a melancholic tone as the singer finds himself hopeless and heartbroken, watching the rain outside. However, he is pulled back to reality when he hears the voice of the person he wrote the song for, which gives him hope and a reason to carry on.
The song then goes on to describe the emotional impact this person has had on his life, giving him the strength to overcome struggles and face adversity. McCartney goes on to express his gratitude toward this person, calling them an angel who was there for him every time he needed someone to lift him up. He concludes the song with a declaration of his love and appreciation for this person, stating that his world is infinitely better because they are in it.
Overall, "Because You Live" is an expression of love, gratitude, and the impact that significant people can have on our lives. It speaks to the importance of having someone in your life who can lift you up and give you the hope and courage to face challenges head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring out at the rain with a heavy heart
Starting off with a feeling of sadness and distress while looking out at the pouring rain
Its the end of the world in my mind
Feeling as if everything is ending, that everything is ruined in his mind
Then your voice pulls me back
Her voice helped him in coming out of that negative state and feel better
Like a wake-up call
Comparing her voice which helped him come out of that negative state with a loud alarm clock ringing in the morning
I've been looking for the answer
He has been searching for something, probably a solution or a reason to get out of his negative thoughts
Somewhere
He hasn't been able to locate where the solution is
I couldn't see that it was right there
He wasn't aware that the solution was right in front of him
But now I know, what I didn't know
He finally realized what he didn't know earlier and understands his newfound insights
Because you live and breathe
Her presence is, in a way, life sustaining and central to his existence
Because you make me believe in myself
Her support has helped him boost his self-confidence
When nobody else can help
She is the only one who has been able to help him in his time of need
Because you live girl
Again emphasizing how her presence has a profound impact on his wellbeing
My world
Life as he knows it
Has twice as many stars in the sky
Her presence in his life has made it richer, more full of possibilities
It's all right.
Everything is okay
I survived.
I endured, probably some kind of hardship or suffering
I'm alive again
He was reinvigorated, his vigor and enthusiasm restored
Cause of you, made it through every storm
He was able to weather any adverse situation, difficult circumstances, or hardships because of her unwavering support and love
What is life? what's the use?
Prior to her entry into his life, he was grappling with the meaningfulness of life, perhaps sceptical of the need to go on
If you're killing time
He is pointing out that if an individual is simply passing the time instead of living life to the fullest, it's as good as being dead
I'm so glad I found an angel
He is grateful to have found someone like her, who is perfectly suited to his needs
Someone
A person he cherishes and finds comfort in
Who was there when all my hopes fell
She was present when he was at his lowest and helped him pick back up
I want to fly looking your eyes
He finds joy and delight in seeing her eyes and wants to look at them - this suggests that her eyes give him a sense of elation and creates a sense of happiness for him
Because you live, there's a reason why
He found a renewed purpose for his life because of her presence
I carry on when I lose the fight
Even though he might lose some fights, she has given him the strength to carry on and not give up
I want to give what you've given me
He wants to be able to give back to her, what she has given him
Always
To him, she is his constant source of inspiration and support
Has everything I need to survive
He believes that with her presence, he can survive any difficulty or hindrances in his life
Because you live, I live
Her presence is so vital to him that it sustains and feeds his life
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRAIDE, DESMOND CHILD, ANDREAS CARLSSON
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