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"
Punch Drunk Recreation
Jesse McCartney Lyrics
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Don't mess with it, just move with it unh
Faded, stumbling through these ladies
None of them even faze me, hey!
Drinking, sipping that liquor courage
Trying to get Mrs. Perfect, hey!
You don't have to say a damn word, girl
Girl I've wanted you for the job
We can kick it off with some conversation.
Your face will be fine for tonight
Looking for that day time invitation.
If I just wanna be where we are,
Just a little punch drunk recreation.
Don't mess with it, just move with it!
Don't mess with it, just move with it! (Get it now!)
Don't mess with it, just move with it! (That's right!)
Baby, better go call that taxi
'Cause we gonna work on that back seat, hey!
Take it, I know just how you want it
When you think in the morning, hey!
You don't have to say a damn word, girl
Your body says it all!
Girl, I've wanted you for the job
We can kick it up with some conversation.
Your face will be fine for tonight
Looking for that day time invitation.
If I just wanna be where you are,
Just a little punch drunk recreation.
Don't mess with it, just move with it!
Don't mess with it, yeah just move with it!
Take another shot!
You get int your house, the party's begun (Let me give a try!)
Got the invitation, I'll be your plus one
Recreational, girl, let's go get us some
Take you back to your place and punch drunk
Girl, I've wanted you for the job
We can kick it up with some conversation.
Your face will be fine for tonight
Looking for that day time invitation.
If I just wanna be where you are,
We can kick it up with some conversation
Your face will be fine for tonight
Just a little punch drunk recreation.
Punch drunk recreation
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The lyrics of Jesse McCartney's song Punch Drunk Recreation describe a night of partying, flirting, and casual sex. The singer is drinking, trying to build up the courage to approach a woman he finds attractive. He is not interested in anything serious or meaningful; he just wants to have some fun. The repeated statements of "Don't mess with it, just move with it" suggest that he is not concerned about any consequences and just wants to enjoy the moment without second-guessing himself or overthinking things. He sees the woman's body language as sufficient communication, and he is eager to take her home for a night of "punch drunk recreation."
The tone of the song is carefree and almost hedonistic, with an emphasis on physical pleasure and a disregard for emotional attachments. There is a flippant attitude towards sex and relationships, with the implication that they are trivial pursuits that can be indulged in without any real commitment. The lyrics paint a picture of a casual hookup culture where people are looking for immediate gratification rather than long-term connections.
Overall, Punch Drunk Recreation is a song about youthful recklessness and a desire for instant gratification. It highlights a culture where sex and partying are seen as the ultimate goal, and there is little emphasis on forming meaningful relationships. The music is energetic, with a danceable beat that reinforces the theme of living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't mess with it, just move with it yeah
Just go with the flow and don't overthink it.
Faded, stumbling through these ladies
Being drunk and not paying attention to other women.
None of them even faze me
Not affected by other women around him.
Drinking, sipping that liquor courage
Drinking alcohol to give himself confidence.
Trying to get Mrs. Perfect
Trying to pursue the perfect woman.
You don't have to say a damn word, girl
Her body language says everything he needs to know.
Your body says it all!
Her actions are giving him all the signals he needs.
Girl I've wanted you for the job
He's been attracted to her for a while now.
We can kick it off with some conversation
Starting off with some chat.
Your face will be fine for tonight
He doesn't need her to be perfect, just wants to spend the night together.
Looking for that day time invitation
Hoping that their night together will turn into a day date.
If I just wanna be where we are,
He just wants them to be together.
Just a little punch drunk recreation.
He just wants to have a good time with her, without the pressures of a real relationship.
Baby, better go call that taxi
It's time for them to move onto the next stage.
'Cause we gonna work on that back seat, hey!
They're going to be intimate in the back seat of the taxi.
Take it, I know just how you want it
He knows what she likes.
When you think in the morning, hey!
She won't regret it in the morning.
Take another shot!
Encouraging her to keep drinking.
You get in your house, the party's begun
The night isn't going to end just because they're back at her place.
Got the invitation, I'll be your plus one
He's excited to spend more time with her.
Recreational, girl, let's go get us some
He's hoping for more fun and excitement.
Just a little punch drunk recreation.
He just wants them to continue having a good time together.
Punch drunk recreation
A state of being drunk and carefree.
Punch drunk recreation
Enjoying the night with someone else.
Punch drunk recreation
Having fun, not thinking about anything else.
Punch drunk recreation
Being reckless and not thinking about consequences.
Punch drunk recreation
Following your desires and not holding back.
Punch drunk recreation
Being spontaneous and adventurous.
Punch drunk recreation
Letting loose and living in the moment.
Punch drunk
Being drunk and carefree.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TROY JOHNSON, ANDRE MERRITT, JESSE MCCARTNEY
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Mark Ian Motar
Don’t mess with it (punch drunk recreation)
Just move with it
Don’t mess with it (punch drunk recreation)
Just move with it
Faded
Stumblin’ through these ladies
None of ‘em even phase me, hey
Drinkin’
Sippin’ that liquid courage
Trying to get Mrs. Perfect, hey
You don’t have to say a damn word
Your body says it all
Girl, I’ve wanted you from the jump
We can kick it off with some conversation
Your place will be fine for the night
Lookin’ for that late night invitation
Cause I just want to be where you are
Just a little punch drunk recreation (punch drunk recreation)
Don’t mess with it, just move with it
Don’t mess with it, just move with it
Don’t mess with it, just move with it
Baby, better go call that taxi
Cause we gonna work in that back seat, hey
Take it, I know just how you want it
Run it back in the morning, hey
You don’t have to say a damn word
Your body says it all
Girl, I’ve wanted you from the jump
We can kick it off with some conversation
Your place will be fine for the night
Lookin’ for that late night invitation
Cause I just want to be where you are
Just a little punch drunk recreation (punch drunk recreation)
Don’t mess with it, just move with it
Don’t mess with it, just move with it
Lookin’ into your eyes, the party’s begun (ahh, ahhh)
Got the invitation to be your plus one (ahh, ahhh)
Recreational girl, let’s go get us some (ahh, ahhh)
Take it back to your place and punch drunk
Girl, I’ve wanted you from the jump
We can kick it off with some conversation
Your place will be fine for the night
Lookin’ for that late night invitation
Cause I just want to be where you are
We can kick it off with some conversation
Your place will be fine for the night
Just a little punch drunk recreation
Punch drunk recreation
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Casie Silverman
his songs are better than ever, and yet so underrated!!! if justin timberlake came out with this song it would be a huge hit!! :(
Allena Rust
***** Exactly!!!
Sam
It has a lot to do with contracts. Justin Timberlake is with a big famous label.
sweetlikez
I agree!! :(. He should do more acting and do more videos with other artists... to get a huge hit like he supposed to.
Alyster John
This was better than I expected. Not even a million views yet. Jesse needs better promotions.
creative lil psycho
@momentlikethat sadly I don’t think that amount is the problem, probably not enough promotion. This is better than bruno Mars new album. Just saying it as it is
creative lil psycho
This is an amazing song
Adam Bucek
Yeah it good
momentlikethat
unfortunately that is the case. he was doing good when we has young and a Disney face. now things are different. he is making changes but needs much more to be mainstream :/
shaf u
+AJ Estur He should upload moreee