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"
What's Your Name?
Jesse McCartney Lyrics
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You're there again
Then suddenly you're gone
I wanna get to know you
But I don't know who you are
You're the kind of girl who'd make me stop and lose my mind
I wanna get together
But you're [oh] so hard to find
I see you when I'm at Starbucks
But then you're walkin' out the door
I see you when I'm rentin' movies
When you're leavin' the store
I need an opportunity
There's something I want to ask
I never seem to get the chance
What's your name?
What's your name?
Oh, I really wanna know
You got me goin' crazy
And I want you more and more
Oh, hey
This could be something real
I've gotta let you know the way I feel
What's your name?
What's your name?
Oh, I really wanna know
'Cause every time I get there
It's right before you go
Oh, hey
If only you could see
I really wanna get to know you
And get to know your name
I see you at the mall
You're hanging out with all your friends
I'm ready to make my move
You go before I get the chance
You know you got me trippin'
Thinkin' about you every day and night
But I can't get to know you
You don't know I'm alive
I see you when you're at the beach
And you're loading up the car
I see you when I'm at the concert
When the lights go dark
There's something kinda fun if I ever get the chance
There's only three words I wanna ask
What's your name?
What's your name?
Oh, I really wanna know
You got me goin' crazy
And I want you more and more
Oh, hey
This could be something real
I've gotta let you know the way I feel
What's your name?
What's your name?
Oh, I really wanna know
'Cause every time I get there
It's right before you go
Oh, hey
If only you could see
I wanna get to know you
If you get to know me
Now wait up
Oh no, don't go away now
Too late
I missed your name girl
Oh no, don't go please
'Cause I'm the one you need
Oh no, don't go
I've got to
Tell you
How 'bout I want you
All I need
Is a chance
Another opportunity to ask
What's your name?
What's your name?
Oh, I really wanna know
You got me goin' crazy
And I want you more and more
Oh, hey
This could be something real
I've gotta let you know the way I feel
What's your name?
What's your name?
Oh, I really wanna know
'Cause every time I get there
It's right before you go
Oh, hey
If only you could see
I wanna get to know you
If you get to know me
[x2]
What's your name
What's your name girl
Oooh, ooooh yeah
Woo
That's it
Ladies goodnight
The song “What's Your Name?” by Jesse McCartney is about a guy who keeps seeing a girl he finds attractive, but he never has a chance to talk to her or even know her name. The lyrics express his frustration with never being able to catch her, even though he sees her in different places like the mall, the beach, Starbucks and concerts. He is also aware that the girl does not know that he exists, but he is determined to find a way to ask her out. The song is a representation of how hard it is to connect with someone that one finds appealing and how the fear of rejection can stop someone from taking a chance.
The chorus of the song is incredibly catchy and builds up into an excellent dance tune. The melody also builds up with the lyrics as the singer gains confidence from contemplating the possibility of approaching the girl. There are some exciting wordplays in the song, like turning the phrase “you're the kind of girl who'd make me stop” into both a compliment and the reason why the guy can't seem to get anything done when he keeps seeing her.
Line by Line Meaning
I turn around
I notice someone is near me
You're there again
I see the same person as before
Then suddenly you're gone
The person disappears quickly
I wanna get to know you
I am interested in getting to know the person
But I don't know who you are
I do not know the person's name or identity
You're the kind of girl who'd make me stop and lose my mind
The person is so attractive or intriguing that I would become distracted or entranced
I wanna get together
I want to spend time with the person
But you're [oh] so hard to find
It is difficult to locate or meet the person
I see you when I'm at Starbucks
I notice the person while I am at Starbucks
But then you're walkin' out the door
The person leaves as I see them
I see you when I'm rentin' movies
I notice the person when I am renting movies
When you're leavin' the store
The person is leaving the store as I see them
I need an opportunity
I require a chance or moment to interact with the person
There's something I want to ask
I have a question or inquiry for the person
What's your name?
I am curious about the person's name
Oh, I really wanna know
I am very interested in knowing the person's name
You got me goin' crazy
The person is driving me wild or making me feel crazy with curiosity
And I want you more and more
My desire to know the person is increasing
This could be something real
I believe there is potential for a real connection between us
I've gotta let you know the way I feel
I want to express my feelings and intentions towards the person
Oh, hey
Hey there!
If only you could see
I wish the person could understand or perceive my interest
I see you at the mall
I notice the person while at the mall
You're hanging out with all your friends
The person is spending time with their friends
I'm ready to make my move
I am prepared to take action to get to know the person
You go before I get the chance
The person leaves before I have the opportunity to talk to them
You know you got me trippin'
The person is causing me to feel confused or disoriented
Thinkin' about you every day and night
I am constantly thinking about the person
But I can't get to know you
I am unable to establish a connection with the person
You don't know I'm alive
The person is not aware of my existence or feelings
There's something kinda fun if I ever get the chance
There is something enjoyable or exciting that I want to experience with the person
Only three words I wanna ask
I have a simple question or request for the person
Now wait up
Wait a moment
Oh no, don't go away now
Please do not leave
Too late
It is too late now
I missed your name girl
I did not catch the person's name
'Cause I'm the one you need
I believe I am the right person for the the person
Oooh, ooooh yeah
Sounds of elation or excitement
Woo
Sound of excitement or enthusiasm
That's it
End of the song
Ladies goodnight
A farewell to the audience
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: MATTHEW GERRARD, JESSE MCCARTNEY, ROBBIE NEVIL
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