In late 2010, Jonas announced he would embark on a solo music career. In June 2011 his debut single See No More was released online. The single was penned by fellow singer Chris Brown. His debut album, tentatively titled 'Fast Life', was released on October 11th 2011. The album features the debut single See No More, as well as Just In Love, Kleptomaniac and Fast Life.
Since 2015 he as been the lead singer of the funk pop band DNCE.
Gotta Find You
Joe Jonas Lyrics
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Of what it means to know just who I am
I think I've finally found a better place to start
But no one ever seems to understand
I need to try to get to where you are
Could it be you're not that far?
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you
I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Oh, yeah
Yea-yeah
You're the remedy I'm searching hard to find
To fix the puzzle that I see inside
Panting all my dreams the color of your smile
When I find you it will be alright
I need to try to get to where you are
Could it be you're not that far?
You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you
I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Been feeling lost, can't find the words to say
Spending all my time, stuck in yesterday
Where you are is where I wanna be
Oh, next to you
And you next to me
Oh, I need to find you
Yeah
You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you (need to find you)
I gotta find you (yea-yeah)
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you (I gotta find you)
You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you (need to find you)
I gotta find you (gotta find you)
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you
I gotta find you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I gotta find you
In Joe Jonas's song "Gotta Find You," the lyrics express someone who is on a journey of self-discovery, and they feel that finding their missing piece is crucial. They have been struggling to find their voice and to understand their identity. This search for self-discovery is expressed through the use of metaphors such as "puzzle" and "color of your smile," which represent the complex nature of the journey. The lyrics suggest that the person's journey is incomplete without finding another person, possibly a romantic partner, who can provide them with the missing component they need to feel whole. The desperation to find this person is reflected in the repeated chanting of "I need to find you, I gotta find you."
The song's message is not only about finding someone else but also accepting oneself. It reflects the idea that one's identity can be supported by finding someone else but also that it must begin with self-love and acceptance. The use of the phrase "every time I think I'm closer to the heart" suggests that the journey towards self-discovery is ongoing and that it will take some time before finding the missing piece. The lyrics are reflective, emotional, and relatable to anyone on a self-discovery journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I think I'm closer to the heart
Each time I believe that I am getting closer to truly understanding myself
Of what it means to know just who I am
The understanding of my own identity
I think I've finally found a better place to start
I have located a better starting point for my journey
But no one ever seems to understand
Unfortunately, it seems that no one else can relate or comprehend
I need to try to get to where you are
I must endeavor to reach the location where you are currently situated
Could it be you're not that far
Perhaps you may be nearer than I originally thought
You're the voice I hear inside my head
You are the internal voice that resonates within my mind
The reason that I'm singing
The motivation behind my musical expression
You're the missing piece I need
You are the key that is necessary for my fulfillment
The song inside of me
The inherent melody contained within my being
You're the remedy I'm searching hard to find
You are the cure that I am diligently seeking
To fix the puzzle that I see inside
To resolve the intricate enigma that lies within me
Painting all my dreams the color of your smile
You bring a vibrant and positive aura to my aspirations
When I find you it will be alright
Once I locate you, everything will be okay
Been feeling lost, can't find the words to say
I am experiencing confusion and an inability to communicate effectively
Spending all my time, stuck in yesterday
I am dwelling in the past and finding it difficult to move on
Where you are is where I wanna be
My ideal location is by your side
Oh next to you
In close proximity to you
And you next to me
With you situated adjacent to me
Yeah, yeah, I gotta find you
I am completely determined to locate you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Creighton Dodd, Adam Watts
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