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"
That Was Then
Jesse McCartney Lyrics
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Just what you've got
Until you finally realize
She could be gone
And know that I've been taking you for granted
For the longest time
All you want
Is someone who really cares
Notice you were there
I promise I'll never ever
Make that same mistake not twice
That was then
This is now
Take some time to come around
All I want to do
Is try again
Show you how
I know that it's all about
Givin' attention to you
I was a fool for way too long
What you wanted, could not see
That was then
This is now
Took some time to figure out
Love is all you need
Guess I never thought about it before
I was thinkin' of myself
And nothing more
Didn't even want to try to find out
How you really feel (how you really feel)
Now I see
That I'm the lucky one
It's true
What we got
You know I never want to lose
I was trippin' in a fantasy
And missing what was real
That was then
This is now
Take some time to come around
All I want to do
Is try again
Show you how
I know that it's all about
Givin' attention to you
I was a fool for way too long
What you wanted, could not see
That was then
This is now
Took some time to figure out
Love is all you need
I used to be someone
Who really only really though about
Themselves and no one else
And you could tell baby
But as before
I understood
Be with you
'Cause something is good
Gotta let her know
And I want you to know
You're always my priority
And I want to give you more
Than all the love you need
Took a little time
Now you know my fantasy
That you're my world (yeah)
I never want our love to fail
I'm gonna do whatever it takes
No I'm never gonna let it slip away
'Cause you're my girl, yes you are
That was then
This is now
Take some time to come around
All I want to do
Is try again
Show you how
I know that it's all about
Givin' attention to you
I was a fool for way too long
What you wanted, could not see
That was then
This is now
Took some time to figure out
Love is all you need
You're always my priority
And I want to give you more
Than all the love you need
Took a little time
Now you know my fantasy
That you're my world (yes you are)
I never want our love to fail
I'm gonna do whatever it takes
No I'm never gonna let it slip away
'Cause you're my girl, yes you are
That was then
This is now
Take some time to come around
All I want to do
Is try again
Show you how
I know that it's all about
Givin' attention to you
I was a fool for way too long
What you wanted, could not see
That was then
This is now
Took some time to figure out
Love is all you need
Comin' around
And ready to show you how
I'm gonna change girl
The lyrics to Jesse McCartney's "That Was Then" convey a message of regret and a desire to make things right in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that he has taken his partner for granted and failed to recognize her value until he realizes she may be gone. The chorus emphasizes the importance of taking time to come around and give attention to his partner. He acknowledges his past selfish behavior and promises to do better, expressing a genuine desire to show his partner that he loves her and to make her feel like a priority.
The song is essentially a plea for a second chance, a recognition of the fact that the singer has made mistakes but is willing to put in the work to make things right. It's a relatable message that many people can understand, as we all make mistakes in our relationships and sometimes only realize what we've lost when it's too late.
Overall, "That Was Then" is a heartfelt and introspective song that showcases McCartney's talent as a singer and songwriter. Its message is one of redemption and growth, and it's a reminder that it's never too late to make things right in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess you never really know
Sometimes you do not realize how important someone is in your life until they are gone.
Just what you've got
The things or people you have in your life, which you may take for granted.
Until you finally realize
It may take losing or almost losing something to recognize how valuable it truly is.
She could be gone
The person you love could leave your life forever.
And know that I've been taking you for granted
I have been neglecting you and not appreciating your presence in my life.
For the longest time
This has been happening for a significant amount of time.
All you want
Your heart's desire is to have someone who genuinely cares for you.
Is someone who really cares
You crave someone who shows true genuine care towards you.
And I didn't even
I did not even bother to
Notice you were there
I failed to recognize your presence in my life.
I promise I'll never ever
I will make a sincere vow not to
Make that same mistake not twice
I will learn from my past errors and not repeat them.
That was then
Refers to a previous point in time where he failed to show appreciation for his loved one.
This is now
Refers to the present moment where he has realized his mistake.
Take some time to come around
It will take some time to fully recover and make amends for the writer's past mistakes.
All I want to do
The writer's current goal is to
Is try again
Give their relationship another chance.
Show you how
Demonstrate to their significant other how much they value and appreciate their love.
I know that it's all about
The writer recognizes that the key to a successful relationship is
Givin' attention to you
Giving their partner the attention they deserve.
I was a fool for way too long
The writer acknowledges that they were foolish for neglecting their partner for too long.
What you wanted, could not see
The writer was unable to see or recognize what their partner wanted from the relationship.
Took some time to figure out
It took the writer some time to realize what they had been doing wrong.
Love is all you need
The writer realizes that having love in their life is the most important thing to them.
Guess I never thought about it before
The writer admits they had never truly thought of their partner's feelings before.
I was thinkin' of myself
The writer was only thinking of their own needs and desires.
And nothing more
The writer was not considering anyone else's feelings or needs.
Didn't even want to try to find out
The writer did not make an attempt
How you really feel (how you really feel)
The writer was unaware of their partner's true feelings towards them.
Now I see
The writer has gained a new perspective.
That I'm the lucky one
The writer now understands that they are fortunate to have their partner in their life.
It's true
What the writer is saying is genuine and heartfelt.
What we got
The love and relationship between the writer and their partner.
You know I never want to lose
The writer is expressing that they never want to lose their partner.
I was trippin' in a fantasy
The writer was lost in their own unrealistic desires instead of seeing what was in front of them.
And missing what was real
The writer could not see the reality of the love they had with their partner.
I used to be someone
The writer is referring to who they were in the past.
Who really only really though about
The writer only thought about
Themselves and no one else
The writer was self-centered.
And you could tell baby
The writer's partner could easily recognize the writer's selfishness.
But as before
As things were in the past.
I understood
The writer has gained an understanding.
Be with you
The writer wants to spend their life with their partner.
'Cause something is good
The writer recognizes the value and goodness of their relationship.
Gotta let her know
The writer must communicate their true feelings to their partner.
And I want you to know
The writer is making it clear that they want their partner to understand how they feel.
You're always my priority
The writer wants their partner to know that they are the most important thing to them.
And I want to give you more
The writer wants to give their partner everything they need and desire.
Than all the love you need
The writer wants their partner to have more than just the basics of love.
Took a little time
It took some time for the writer to realize what they needed to do to make things right.
Now you know my fantasy
The writer's deepest desire is for their partner to know how much they are valued.
That you're my world (yeah)
The writer wants their partner to know how much they mean to them.
I never want our love to fail
The writer is committed to making their relationship work.
I'm gonna do whatever it takes
The writer is willing to put in the effort and hard work necessary to make the relationship succeed.
No I'm never gonna let it slip away
The writer will not let the relationship end or fall apart.
'Cause you're my girl, yes you are
The writer's significant other is the most important person to them, and they want them to know that.
Comin' around
The writer is beginning to come to their senses and see what they were missing before.
And ready to show you how
The writer is committed to showing their partner how much they are valued and loved.
I'm gonna change girl
The writer is willing to make changes in their life to make their relationship work.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jesse McCartney, Matthew Gerrard, Robert S Nevil
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