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.
Without your love
Joey McIntyre Lyrics
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All you girls are the same.
I put my heart out on the line
Any you just walk away.
What am I to do
If I can't live with or without you?
I'm all alone confused
What am I to do
Without your love
What am I to say
Without your love
The things we used to do
I can't get over you
Without Your love.
I guess I'll play the fool
I always play the fool
Sad but true
I gotta learn to play the game
I've lost
All my pride and shame.
What am I to do
If I can't live with or without you?
I'm all alone, confused
What am I to do
Without your love
What am I to say
Without your love
The things we used to do
I can't get over you
Without Your love.
What am I to do
If I can't live with or without you?
I'm all alone, confused
What am I to do
Without your love
What am I to say
Without your love
The things we used to do
I can't get over you
Without Your love.
Joey McIntyre's song Without Your Love depicts the sentiment of longing for someone who has left you in despair. The lyrics reveal the raw emotion and vulnerability of the singer who can't move on from the pain caused by his lost love. The opening line "It happens all the time. All you girls are the same" suggests that the singer has been through this situation before, indicating a pattern of broken relationships in his life. The singer's willingness to put his heart out on the line is met by the same outcome each time - being left alone.
The chorus "What am I to do, Without your love, What am I to say, Without your love, The things we used to do, I can't get over you, Without Your love" showcases the singer's inability to function without his lover. He's left wondering what his life is without the person he loved and shared moments within the past. The line "I guess I'll play the fool, I always play the fool, Sad but true, I gotta learn to play the game, I've lost all my pride and shame" provides insight into the singer's state of mind as he's willing to do whatever it takes to have his love interest in his life again, even if it means making a fool of himself.
In conclusion, the song is a heartfelt depiction of the pain caused by a lost love interest. It showcases the singer's raw emotions and his struggle to move on from the memories that he and his love interest shared.
Line by Line Meaning
It happens all the time.
I'm used to this kind of heartbreak and disappointment.
All you girls are the same.
I keep falling for the wrong girls who just end up hurting me.
I put my heart out on the line
Any you just walk away.
I'm vulnerable and honest about my feelings, but you don't appreciate or reciprocate them.
What am I to do
If I can't live with or without you?
I'm all alone confused
I'm torn between wanting to be with you and wanting to move on, and it's driving me crazy.
Without your love
What am I to say
Without your love
The things we used to do
I can't get over you
Without Your love.
I miss you so much and everything reminds me of you. I can't imagine life without you.
I guess I'll play the fool
I always play the fool
Sad but true
I gotta learn to play the game
I've lost
All my pride and shame.
I feel foolish for falling for you again and again, but I can't help it. I need to learn how to play this dating game better.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOEY MCINTYRE, VINCE EVANS
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