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"
Checkmate
Jesse McCartney Lyrics
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How do you feel when the king has gotta lie down
When you found out and see that this is something that couldn't work out
You thought that you'd be ready
But I knew that you always had your doubts
I just wanted to be the one to save you, the one that knew how
'Cause you couldn't wrap your head around all the jealousy
That's why I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
I'm calling checkmate on you, baby
Oh I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
You are gonna lose 'cause you chose to make the moves you made
Checkmate, checkmate
I'm calling checkmate on you, baby
Oh I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
Girl you will always lose when you choose to make the moves you make
Yeah oh
Said, how are you feeling when the king has gotta lie down?
'Cause you put up a wall around your castle and I just can't climb around
I can hear you on the other side of it, screaming
But you're too afraid to face the demons
So you let your heart just take the beating
And I'm the one who pays for it, think I gotta get
I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
I'm calling checkmate on you, baby
Oh I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
You are gonna lose 'cause you chose to make the moves you made
Checkmate, checkmate
I'm calling checkmate on you, baby
Oh I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
Girl you will always lose when you choose to make the moves you make
And I really don't wanna do this (do this)
Girl, it's breaking my heart in two (in two)
Yes, I'd give anything to keep on playing here with you
And maybe we can pick these pieces up and start again another day when things have changed
But you left me with no other moves to choose
Checkmate
I'm calling checkmate on you, baby
Oh I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
You are gonna lose 'cause you chose to make the moves you made
Checkmate, checkmate
I'm calling checkmate on you, baby
Oh I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
'Cause you will always lose when you choose to make the moves you make
I ran out of options (I ran out of options)
I ran out of options (I ran out of options)
The song, "Checkmate" by Jesse McCartney is a powerful song that speaks to the pain and frustration of a failed relationship. It conveys a sense of helplessness and desperation after trying and ultimately failing to save a relationship that was doomed to end. The lyrics speak to the feeling of being stuck in a game that you know you're destined to lose, but still playing regardless. The song opens with the lines "How do you feel when the king has gotta lie down? When you found out and see that this is something that couldn't work out?" which set the song's tone and lay the foundation for what is to come. The song is basically about the end of a relationship that was doomed from the start, and the singer is trying to convey that to his partner. The lyrics are emotional and relatable, and will likely resonate with anyone who has been through a similar situation.
The chorus of the song reinforces the theme, with McCartney singing "I'm calling Checkmate on you, baby. You are gonna lose 'cause you chose to make the moves you made." The singer has given up on the relationship and is ready to move on. While it is clear that he still loves his partner, he knows that it is time to let go. He sings, "And maybe we can pick these pieces up and start again another day when things have changed, but you left me with no other moves to choose." The song ends with "I ran out of options", conveying the sense of defeat and resignation that comes with the end of a relationship.
Overall, "Checkmate" is a powerful ballad that speaks to the pain and desperation of a failed relationship. It features raw, emotional lyrics and a soaring chorus that will likely resonate with anyone who has been through a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah oh yeah yeah
Opening sounds.
How do you feel when the king has gotta lie down
How do you react when the person you believe is in control suddenly loses power or control over a situation?
When you found out and see that this is something that couldn't work out
When reality finally sets in and you realize that what you wanted or hoped for isn't possible or realistic.
You thought that you'd be ready
You thought you were prepared for what was to come.
But I knew that you always had your doubts
But I could see that you were never truly confident or certain about it.
I just wanted to be the one to save you, the one that knew how
I wanted to be the hero who could rescue you from whatever trouble you were facing.
But this all would have an ending, it was so clear to see
However, it was obvious that our time together was going to come to an end.
'Cause you couldn't wrap your head around all the jealousy
Because you were unable to understand or handle the envy that was present.
That's why I'm calling checkmate, checkmate
That's why I'm declaring victory over you in this game we were playing.
You are gonna lose 'cause you chose to make the moves you made
You will ultimately fail because of the decisions you made and the actions you took.
Said, how are you feeling when the king has gotta lie down?
Again, asking how it feels when the person in control loses power or falls.
'Cause you put up a wall around your castle and I just can't climb around
Because you built a barrier around your heart and I am unable to penetrate it or get through to you.
I can hear you on the other side of it, screaming
I can still sense the pain and distress you are experiencing.
But you're too afraid to face the demons
But you're too scared to confront the issues or problems you're dealing with.
So you let your heart just take the beating
So you allow yourself to be hurt and bruised emotionally.
And I'm the one who pays for it, think I gotta get
And I am the one who suffers the consequences of your choices, and I think I need to leave.
And maybe we can pick these pieces up and start again another day when things have changed
And perhaps we can try again in the future when circumstances have changed.
But you left me with no other moves to choose
However, you have left me no other options or decisions to make in this situation.
I ran out of options (I ran out of options)
I have run out of possible solutions or paths to take.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JESSE MCCARTNEY, TROY JOHNSON
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