Jesse Arthur McCartney (born April 9, 1987 in Ardsley, New York) is a singe… Read Full Bio ↴Jesse Arthur McCartney (born April 9, 1987 in Ardsley, New York) is a singer-songwriter, actor, and voice actor. McCartney rose to fame in the early 2000s as a member of the boy band Dream Street. He branched into a solo career, releasing his first EP in July 2004. McCartney's debut solo album, Beautiful Soul, which was two years in the making, was released on September 28, 2004 in the United States and over a year later in Europe. He categorized it as a "pop record" with twists of urban. The album featured four songs that he co-wrote. Beautiful Soul reached number 15 on the Billboard 200. As of mid-2006, the album had sold more than 1.5 million copies. The album has since been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting over one million units of shipment to US retailers. It is his highest-certified album as of early 2009. The album's eponymous single reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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"

Selfless
Jesse McCartney Lyrics

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You do it all
Never really ask for much
You make me feel
Like I am the only one
Got pure intentions
Doing it in the name of love (mm)
If there's a problem
You're the first to always fix it

When people talking
You're the one that's always listening
There's a never a beat
Never a day of the week that you're missing (mm)

See what I'm trying to say is
That I appreciate you

You know how to make my day
When the world is heavy
Girl, you hold the weight
You the type to, you the type to never take
Girl, you're so selfless, selfless, selfless
Go on give yourself a break (oh)
Anything you need
I'll take it off your plate (oh)
You deserve to, you deserve to have your way (oh)
Girl you're so selfless, selfless, selfless
You're so selfless, selfless, selfless
You're so selfless, selfless, selfless

You work so hard
You should get just what your worth
It's who you are
Putting everybody first
When things are rough

You're making the best of what could be the worst (mm)
You mean to me
More than I can put in words
When I go left
You meet me right at every turn
You give your heart
So baby I'm giving you mine in return (mm)

See what I'm trying to say is
That I'm just so thankful for you

You know how to make my day
When the world is heavy
Girl, you hold the weight
You the type to, you the type to never take
Girl, you're so selfless, selfless, selfless
Go on give yourself a break (oh)
Anything you need
I'll take it off your plate (oh)
You deserve to, you deserve to have your way (oh)
Girl, you're so selfless, selfless, selfless
You're so selfless, selfless, selfless
You're so selfless, selfless, selfless

Hey baby, do you see yourself?
Do you see yourself?
'Cause your bad as hell, now
Hey baby, go and treat yourself
Go and treat yourself
'Cause your bad as hell, now
Hey baby, do you see yourself?
Do you see yourself?
'Cause your bad as hell, now
Hey baby, go and treat yourself
Go and treat yourself
'Cause your bad as hell, now

You know how to make my day
When the world is heavy
Girl, you hold the weight (you hold the weight)
You the type to, you the type to never take (you never take, now)
Girl, you're so selfless, selfless, selfless
Go on give yourself a break
Anything you need
I'll take it off your plate
You deserve to, you deserve to have your way (you can have it your way)
Girl, you're so selfless, selfless, selfless (ooh)
You're so selfless, selfless, selfless
You're so selfless, selfless, selfless

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jesse McCartney's song "Selfless" express gratitude and admiration towards a person who consistently puts others before themselves. The singer acknowledges that this person does everything without asking for much in return, making them feel like they are the only one in their world. The individual has pure intentions and acts in the name of love, always being the first to fix any problems and actively listening to others. They are reliable, never missing a beat or a day of the week. The singer wants to emphasize their appreciation for this selfless person, highlighting their ability to make their day better and carry the weight of the world on their shoulders without complaint.

The song's message revolves around the idea of acknowledging and valuing selflessness in a relationship. It highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating the efforts of someone who consistently prioritizes the happiness and well-being of others. The lyrics convey a deep sense of gratitude and a desire to reciprocate the selflessness shown by the other person, offering support and assistance whenever needed. The singer recognizes that this person deserves to be recognized and celebrated for their constant acts of kindness and selflessness.

Line by Line Meaning

You do it all
You take care of everything and handle all tasks

Never really ask for much
You rarely request anything in return for your efforts

You make me feel
You create a sense of belonging and importance in me

Like I am the only one
Like I am the sole focus of your attention and affection

Got pure intentions
You have genuine and sincere motives

Doing it in the name of love (mm)
You perform your actions out of love

If there's a problem
If there is an issue or difficulty

You're the first to always fix it
You are always the initial person to resolve it

When people talking
When others are talking or gossiping

You're the one that's always listening
You are the person who always pays attention and hears them out

There's a never a beat
There is never a moment

Never a day of the week that you're missing (mm)
Never a day of the week that you are absent

See what I'm trying to say is
I want you to understand that

That I appreciate you
That I value and acknowledge your worth

You know how to make my day
You know how to brighten my day and bring me joy

When the world is heavy
When life is burdensome and overwhelming

Girl, you hold the weight
You bear the weight or responsibility with strength

You the type to, you the type to never take
You are the kind of person who never takes from others

Girl, you're so selfless, selfless, selfless
Girl, you demonstrate selflessness in a remarkable way

Go on give yourself a break (oh)
Take a moment to rest and prioritize your well-being

Anything you need
Anything you require or desire

I'll take it off your plate (oh)
I will handle it or handle the responsibility for you

You deserve to, you deserve to have your way (oh)
You deserve to have things happen according to your preferences

You work so hard
You put in a tremendous amount of effort

You should get just what your worth
You should receive what you truly deserve

It's who you are
This selflessness is inherent to your character

Putting everybody first
Prioritizing the needs and well-being of others above your own

When things are rough
During challenging or difficult times

You're making the best of what could be the worst (mm)
You are finding positivity and making the most out of unfavorable situations

You mean to me
You hold significant importance in my life

More than I can put in words
Your value is beyond what I can express verbally

When I go left
When I go in the wrong direction or make mistakes

You meet me right at every turn
You are there for me and support me at every decision or obstacle

You give your heart
You give your love and affection wholeheartedly

So baby I'm giving you mine in return (mm)
So, my love, I am reciprocating and giving you my heart as well

Hey baby, do you see yourself?
Hey darling, do you recognize your true worth and value?

'Cause your bad as hell, now
Because you are incredibly amazing and impressive now

Hey baby, go and treat yourself
Hey darling, go and indulge yourself

'Cause your bad as hell, now
Because you are incredibly amazing and impressive now

You know how to make my day
You know how to brighten my day and bring me joy

When the world is heavy
When life is burdensome and overwhelming

Girl, you hold the weight (you hold the weight)
Girl, you bear the weight or responsibility with strength

You the type to, you the type to never take (you never take, now)
You are the kind of person who never takes from others

Girl, you're so selfless, selfless, selfless
Girl, you demonstrate selflessness in a remarkable way

Go on give yourself a break
Take a moment to rest and prioritize your well-being

Anything you need
Anything you require or desire

I'll take it off your plate
I will handle it or handle the responsibility for you

You deserve to, you deserve to have your way (you can have it your way)
You deserve to have things happen according to your preferences

You work so hard
You put in a tremendous amount of effort

You should get just what your worth
You should receive what you truly deserve

It's who you are
This selflessness is inherent to your character

Putting everybody first
Prioritizing the needs and well-being of others above your own

When things are rough
During challenging or difficult times

You're making the best of what could be the worst
You are finding positivity and making the most out of unfavorable situations