In the summer of 2008, they starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock and its sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. They also starred as Kevin, Joe, and Nick Lucas, the band JONAS, in their own Disney Channel series JONAS, which was later re-branded for its second season as Jonas L.A. The show was eventually canceled after two seasons. The band released four albums: It's About Time, Jonas Brothers, A Little Bit Longer, and Lines, Vines and Trying Times.
In 2008, the group was nominated for the Best New Artist award at the 51st Grammy Awards and won the award for Breakthrough Artist at the American Music Awards. Before the release of Lines, Vines and Trying Times, they sold over eight million albums worldwide. After a hiatus in 2010 and 2011 to pursue solo projects, the group reconciled in 2012 to record a new album, which was canceled in 2013 following their breakup. In the years that followed, Nick became a solo artist and actor, Joe formed a band called DNCE, and Kevin stepped out of the spotlight to focus on his family. On February 28, 2019, the band announced their reunion on The Late Late Show with James Corden and planned to put out new music.
On March 1, they released a new single, "Sucker" under Republic Records. They appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden each night from March 4 to 7 to promote the track. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the US Hot Digital Songs chart, with 88,000 copies sold in its first week, becoming the Jonas Brothers' first number-one song and the first number-one by a boy band on the chart since 2003's "Bump, Bump, Bump" by B2K. It became the band's first entry on the chart since 2013's "Pom Poms" and their first top 10 since 2008's "Tonight". The Jonas Brothers also became the second group in history to have a song debut at number one after Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" and the first group in this century to achieve this. In its April 13, 2019 issue, "Sucker" became The Jonas' first top 10 on Dance/Mix Show Airplay, surging 20–6 in its third week of charting.
On April 5, the group released the single "Cool". On April 22, the band announced their album Happiness Begins, which was released on June 7, 2019, and preceded by a documentary titled Chasing Happiness, which premiered on June 4 on Amazon Prime Video. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the biggest debut of 2019, and maintained the record until Taylor Swift's seventh studio album, Lover, was released on August 23 of the same year. The group embarked on their tenth headlining tour, the "Happiness Begins Tour", performing 92 shows around the globe.
On January 17, 2020, the band released the single "What a Man Gotta Do". On January 24, they announced a residency show in Las Vegas named Jonas Brothers in Vegas at the Park Theater at Park MGM beginning on April 1, with eight other dates during the month keeping them in place until the 18th. The residency was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The band performed at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, revealing a new song titled "Five More Minutes". On May 15, they released a two-track bundle titled XV, which contains the singles "X" and "Five More Minutes", the former of which features Colombian singer Karol G. On May 16, they made an appearance on Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 to perform their new song. On October 30, they released another Christmas song titled "I Need You Christmas". On March 15, 2021, a deluxe version of Nick Jonas' fourth studio album, Spaceman, was released. The record included the song "Selfish", which featured the Jonas Brothers.
On May 19, 2021, the Jonas Brothers announced that they would be embarking on their eleventh headlining tour, the Remember This Tour, consisting of 44 shows at outdoor venues around the United States, with the tour beginning on August 20, 2021, in Las Vegas. During their Remember This Tour tour, the Jonas Brothers required all fans attending their shows to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test. The brothers released a statement on social media saying "We believe this is the best thing we can do for our fans, our hard-working crew, and the communities we're visiting." Kelsea Ballerini was announced as a special guest for a majority of shows. On May 21, DJ Marshmello released "Leave Before You Love Me", a single featuring the Jonas Brothers. Two days later, they performed the single at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, with Nick Jonas also serving as the host for the ceremony. The single "Remember This" premiered on June 18 and was used in NBC's coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics. They recorded the song "Mercy" for the soundtrack of Space Jam: A New Legacy which was released on July 9.
On September 5, 2021, during the band's Remember This Tour, the Jonas Brothers premiered a new song titled "Who's in Your Head" while performing at the Red Rocks Parks and Amphitheater in Colorado. The single was released on September 17. On March 1, 2022, they announced a 5-dates residency show in Las Vegas named Jonas Brothers: Live in Vegas, taking place from June 3 to June 11. It was followed by a second 3-dates residency, which took place in November of the same year.
In January 2023, while appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Nick Jonas announced that the band's new album was completed. On January 30, 2023, the Jonas Brothers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and announced that their sixth studio album, titled The Album, would be released on May 5, 2023. The record was preceded by its lead single, "Wings", which was released on February 24 of the same year. "Waffle House" was released as the second single on April 7, 2023.
Dear God
Jonas Brothers Lyrics
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I'd hate to be a bother, but I gotta say
This world is getting crazier with every day
I hope you'll hear me out now as I stop and pray
Dear God,
People take your words and try to twist them 'round
I know you can't be happy with what's going down
Can you help me out, dear God?
Dear God,
Just the other night I heard somebody say
What's the use believing in you anyway
I guess it was just heartache talking through the pain
It's a crying shame
Dear God,
I know you're disappointed in the things we've done
Can't they see the truth that they're all running from?
Trying to preach a message with a loaded gun
What they thinking of, dear God?
Everybody's searching for an easy solution, yeah
They can't see beyond the selfish world they're living in
Words of love get lost in all the confusion, yes they do
But I still believe... someday you're gonna speak to me
Dear God,
I know you've got a million other calls to take
You're dealing with a lot of things that just won't wait
But there is one request that I just gotta make
Dear God,
Won't you send a sign down just to ease my doubt
I'm trying to hear you but the silence is so loud
I think I see a rainbow from behind the clouds
And I hear you now, dear God
The Jonas Brothers' song "Dear God" is an emotional and introspective examination of the struggles and questions that arise about faith and belief in a constantly changing world. The opening lines express the singer's hesitant plea to God to listen to his worries and concerns about the state of the world, indicating a sense of feeling powerless and small in the face of life's challenges. The lyrics then go on to critique the ways in which people use religion and faith to justify violence, ignorance, and discrimination.
The song is also an exploration of the singer's own struggles with belief and doubt, particularly in the face of heartbreak, confusion, and disillusionment. He asks for a sign or message from God to help him feel more connected and reassured in his faith, and expresses a desire to see beyond the "selfish world" and find a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. Ultimately, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer acknowledging the possibility of someday hearing from God and finding a way to navigate the challenges of life with faith and strength.
Overall, "Dear God" is a poignant and sincere expression of the complexities of faith and belief, particularly in an uncertain and often tumultuous world.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear God,
The singer is addressing God.
I'd hate to be a bother, but I gotta say
The singer acknowledges that God is busy but still wants to talk to God.
This world is getting crazier with every day
The singer expresses concern for the current state of the world.
I hope you'll hear me out now as I stop and pray
The artist is about to pray and asks God to listen.
People take your words and try to twist them 'round
The artist is aware that people are misinterpreting God's teachings.
I know you can't be happy with what's going down
The singer believes that God is unhappy with the current state of the world.
I'm searching for some answers but they can't be found
The singer is looking for answers about the world, but can't find them.
Can you help me out, dear God?
The artist asks God for help.
Just the other night I heard somebody say
The artist heard someone questioning their belief in God.
What's the use believing in you anyway
The person the artist heard was expressing their skepticism about God.
I guess it was just heartache talking through the pain
The singer believes that the person was only expressing their doubts because they were in emotional pain.
It's a crying shame
The artist is upset about the person's lack of faith.
I know you're disappointed in the things we've done
The singer believes that God is unhappy with humanity's actions.
Can't they see the truth that they're all running from?
The singer thinks that people are ignoring the truth about their actions.
Trying to preach a message with a loaded gun
The singer believes that some people are using violence to spread their message.
What they thinking of, dear God?
The artist asks God what these people are thinking.
Everybody's searching for an easy solution, yeah
The artist believes that people are looking for a quick fix to their problems.
They can't see beyond the selfish world they're living in
The singer thinks that people are being selfish.
Words of love get lost in all the confusion, yes they do
The singer believes that people are not hearing messages of love amidst all the chaos.
But I still believe... someday you're gonna speak to me
The artist has faith that one day God will communicate with them.
I know you've got a million other calls to take
The artist acknowledges that God is busy.
You're dealing with a lot of things that just won't wait
The artist recognizes that God has other pressing matters to attend to.
But there is one request that I just gotta make
The singer has one request for God.
Won't you send a sign down just to ease my doubt
The artist asks God for a sign to alleviate their uncertainty.
I'm trying to hear you but the silence is so loud
The singer is having difficulty hearing God's voice over the noise of the world.
I think I see a rainbow from behind the clouds
The singer sees a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness.
And I hear you now, dear God
The singer feels that God is speaking to them now.
Contributed by Molly S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheHappytowners
i wish he would re-record this... i wanna hear him sing it now.. what it would sound like with his grown up voice.. hes so perfect.
@caitlinlong211
Me too!
@julianbug6837
Yeah and no that like wanting to hear Michael Jackson to re-record who's loving you or Ben but it would be dope though
@karaoketaylorxsingsfan232
Me too
@KAJS1996
Who came to this now that are back together!!!!????!!!! ME I DID!!!!
@emmalandau9364
Kimi Suits me too girl, me too
@dancerstarzie
ME TOO!!!!
@MsSnikelfritz
The whole world needs to hear this song.
@breethewish
Im like "Why am i only hearing this song now?"😃😃..Little Nick Jonas was full of annointing, So i pray that what He sang in this song years ago to echo in His heart as of today so that He can be Reminded one more time that Jesus Christ still Exists and He loves Him still and He's waiting for Him to make Him His Lord and Saviour!
@Ebc888
This was my jam when I was 9. Day 1, Nick Jonas fan lol