Just before his 13th birthday, McIntyre joined New Kids On The Block, replacing Jamie Kelly. Since the other four members of the group were already long-time school friends, he initially found it difficult to blend into the group. However, New Kids on the Block became one of the most successful boy bands to date, eventually disbanding in 1994.
Following the group's split, McIntyre busied himself with songwriting and sought a record deal. He also appeared in the movie The Fantasticks alongside veteran actor Joel Grey.
Disenchanted at his inability to find a recording contract, McIntyre used his own money to record a solo single, "Stay the Same", and sold it on his website. He also took the single to local Boston DJs, helping it eventually to receive national airplay. The combination of airplay and website sales for "Stay the Same" led to McIntyre signing a recording contract in 1999 with Sony Music USA, which, under the Columbia label, had previously been home to New Kids on the Block. An album was released on the Sony Works label, accompanied by a re-released "Stay the Same" album; this featured the extra track "I Love You Came Too Late", which became his second solo hit.
Also in 1999, McIntyre recorded a track for the film Southie, which starred former band mate Donnie Wahlberg. The song was titled "Remember Me".
In 2001, McIntyre returned with his second solo album, Meet Joe Mac. This album produced the hit single "Rain". In the fall of 2001, he played Jon in the Off-Broadway play Tick, Tick... BOOM! by Jonathan Larson. In 2002, after he appeared for a season on the popular television show Boston Public. The following year, he released a live acoustic album, One Too Many with Emanuel Kiriakou. In 2004, he released his fourth solo album, 8:09, which was largely influenced by his future wife. McIntyre and his wife Barrett married on August 9, 2003, exactly a year after they had met.
In 2004, he made another movie, Tony n' Tina's Wedding, which co-starred Mila Kunis. In 2005, he appeared in the Broadway musical Wicked and competed on the reality television show Dancing with the Stars.
He appeared as Fonzie in Happy Days, a musical based on the hit TV show, from February 15 to March 12 2006 at the Falcon Theater in Los Angeles, CA. He will be reprising the role at a second run at the same location from June 23 to August 13 2006.
In 2008, Joey joined in for the New Kids on the Block reunion.
BECAUSE OF YOU
Joey McIntyre Lyrics
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(Verse) Feeling feelings that I never knew
That's because of the fact
Feels like I'm flyin'
But I'm walkin' on the ground
That's because I'm so high
And I'm never comin' down.
(Bridge) And to think that just a year ago
I was so strung out And all alone
I never felt so low
Now I got the world in the palm of my hand.
(Chorus) Because of you
I turned around my life
Because of you
I think of all the things that you do
I I turned around my life
Because of you
Yeah, to let you know)
(Verse) Never believed in miracles
Til' you opened up my eyes
Now I know just how it feels.
Ooh your love is right on time.
I'm so crazy 'bout your love.
Yeah- you blow my mind.
(Bridge) My life is like a resurrection
Talk about your love- We're talkin' pure perfection.
Now I got the world in the palm of my hand.
(Chorus x2)Because of you
I turned around my life
Because of you
I think of all the things that you do
I I turned around my life
Because of you
Yeah, to let you know)
(Break)
(Verse)You turn me up
You make me high
When I feel your love
I want to fly
No matter what we're going through
There ain't nothing we can't do
You turn me up
You make me high
When I feel your love- I want to fly
Now I know that dreams come true
Because of you
(Chorus fade out)Because of you
I turned around my life
Because of you
I think of all the things that you do
I I turned around my life
Because of you
Yeah, to let you know)
The song "Because of You" by Joey McIntyre is a tribute to the power of love and how it can transform a person's life. The singer is expressing the profound changes that he has experienced since falling in love with someone. He acknowledges that he is feeling emotions that he never knew before, and he attributes this to the fact that he is so deeply in love. He compares the sensation to flying while still grounded, implying that his relationship has lifted him up in more ways than one.
The bridge of the song reflects on the singer's life before he found love. He describes himself as feeling "strung out" and "all alone." However, this has changed completely since his lover came into his life. He now feels like he has the world in the palm of his hand, suggesting that the love has brought him newfound confidence and success.
The chorus repeats the message of the song's title, highlighting how love has helped the singer "turn around" his life. He credits his partner for all of the positive changes that have occurred, and asserts that he is now capable of achieving anything. The song ends with a mantra-like repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the power of love to change one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling feelings that I never knew
I am experiencing emotions that I never knew existed.
That's because of the fact
That I'm so in love with you.
The reason for my newfound emotions is because I am deeply in love with you.
Feels like I'm flyin'
But I'm walkin' on the ground
I feel like I'm soaring, but physically, I'm still on the ground.
That's because I'm so high
And I'm never comin' down.
I am feeling euphoric and will continue to feel that way.
And to think that just a year ago
I was so strung out And all alone
I never felt so low
Now I got the world in the palm of my hand.
A year ago, I was in a dark and lonely place, but now, thanks to you, I am feeling on top of the world.
Because of you
I turned around my life
Because of you
I think of all the things that you do
I I turned around my life
Because of you
Yeah, to let you know
You have had such a positive impact on my life that I wanted to let you know that everything I have achieved is because of you.
Never believed in miracles
Til' you opened up my eyes
Now I know just how it feels.
I never used to believe in miracles, but after meeting you, I now understand what they feel like.
Ooh your love is right on time.
I'm so crazy 'bout your love.
Yeah- you blow my mind.
Your love came into my life just when I needed it, and I am completely enamored with you.
My life is like a resurrection
Talk about your love- We're talkin' pure perfection.
Now I got the world in the palm of my hand.
My life has been transformed, and your love is flawless. I feel like I can accomplish anything.
You turn me up
You make me high
When I feel your love
I want to fly
No matter what we're going through
There ain't nothing we can't do
You turn me up
You make me high
When I feel your love- I want to fly
Now I know that dreams come true
Because of you
Your love brings out the best in me, and I feel like I can achieve anything with you by my side. Together, we are unstoppable, and with you in my life, I know that anything is possible.
Because of you
I turned around my life
Because of you
I think of all the things that you do
I I turned around my life
Because of you
Yeah, to let you know
Once again, I want to emphasize that everything in my life has changed because of you. You have made such a positive impact on me, and I want you to know just how much you mean to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH MCINTYRE, DONALD EDMOND WAHLBERG
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