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.
I Am What I Am
Jonas Brothers Lyrics
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And if you don't like it, get with somebody else
I'll never change my ways, it's not a phase
This is how it is and this is how it's gonna stay
Because I am what I am, I know what I'm not
I'm not the type of guy that doesn't know what he's got
And I won't back down, won't come around
'Cause I know (I know, I know)
Wherever I go (I go, I go)
I know where I stand, I am what I am
(Hey, hey)
I am what I am (hey, hey)
I am what I am, what can I say?
I'm gonna be this way right up until my dying day
Because that's how it goes, head to my toes
And if it doesn't show, well, I just had to let you know
Because I am what I am and nobody else
And if you've got a problem, better take it somewhere else
Because I can't turn back, I'm right on track
And if you think you know, well, then you better check your facts
'Cause I know (I know, I know)
Wherever I go (I go, I go)
I know where I stand, I am what I am
(Hey, hey)
I am what I am (hey, hey)
Oh, can't you see? (I'm just being me)
I can't be you and I don't wanna be
Don't try to get (inside my head)
'Cause what you see is what you get
(I am what I am) I can't help myself
And if you don't like it, get with somebody else
I'll never change my ways (it's not a phase)
This is how it is right up until my dying day
'Cause I know (I know, I know)
Wherever I go (I go, I go)
I know where I stand, I am what I am
(Hey, hey)
I am what I am (hey, hey)
I am what I am (hey, hey)
I am what I am (hey, hey)
I am what I am
The lyrical theme of "I Am What I Am" by Jonas Brothers is that the person is true to themselves, and they refuse to change or compromise who they are for anyone, no matter how much any other person dislikes them. The singer conveys that his personality, values, and habits are fixed and can't and won't be altered to please others. The line "I can't help myself, and if you don't like it, get with somebody else" demonstrates that the singer is not interested in receiving unsolicited comments, feedback, or opinions from anyone, especially those who want him to change.
The lyrics also reflect a deep sense of self-confidence and a refusal to conform to societal standards or other expectations. The line "I'm not the type of guy that doesn't know how good he's got it" expresses gratitude for the singer's blessings and self-appreciation, while the lyrics "Don't try to get inside my head, cause what you see is what you get" indicate a strong sense of privacy and self-acceptance.
In summary, the message of the song is that it is essential to accept and love oneself first before expecting others to do so. It is essential not to conform to others' expectations or to change oneself to curry their favor, especially when it requires sacrificing one's authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
I am what I am
I am who I am as an individual and cannot change my personality.
I can't help myself
I am true to myself and cannot fake my identity to please others.
And if you don't like it
If someone dislikes who I am, it is their problem and not mine.
Get with somebody else
If someone cannot accept me for who I am, they can find someone else.
I'll never change my ways
I will always stay true to who I am and my beliefs.
It's not a phase
My personality is not temporary or influenced by outside factors.
This is how it is and this is how it's gonna stay
I refuse to change who I am to conform to society's norms.
Because
This is my absolute truth and there is no other way around it.
I am what I am I know what I'm not
I know my true self and am not someone who tries to be someone else.
I'm not the type of guy
I am not the kind of person who takes things for granted.
That doesn't know how good he's got it
I appreciate what I have and I am grateful for it.
And I won't back down
I stand my ground and do not let anyone else dictate my life's choices.
Won't come around
I will not change even if someone tells me to.
Saying that I changed cause
Others may accuse me of changing my personality, but that is not true.
That's not how it's going down
I will not let others define my identity or make me change.
And I know (I know, I know)
I have complete certainty about who I am.
Wherever I go (I go, I go)
No matter where I am, my identity remains the same.
I know where I stand
I am confident in my beliefs and who I am as an individual.
Hey! Hey!
An expression of affirmation for oneself.
What can I say?
I cannot change who I am, so there is nothing I can say to convince others otherwise.
I'm gonna be this way
I will always be true to myself.
Right up until my dying day
I will not change who I am even as I approach the end of my life.
Because that's how it goes head to my toes
My true self is ingrained in every part of me.
And if it doesn't show well I just had to let you know
Sometimes my true identity may not be obvious to others, but I want them to understand that it is still there.
And nobody else
My identity is solely mine and cannot be influenced by anyone else.
Better take it somewhere else
Others should not try to change me or tell me who I should be.
I can't turn back
I will not change my true self to satisfy others.
I'm right on track
I am content with the path I have chosen for myself.
And if you think you know
Others may assume they know who I am, but they really do not.
Well then you better check your facts
People should make sure they really know me before assuming things about me.
Oh can't you see
I want others to understand and accept who I am.
I'm just being me
I am always my true self and cannot be someone else.
I can't be you
I cannot change my identity to match someone else's.
And I don't want to be
I am perfectly content with who I am and do not aspire to be someone else.
Don't try to get
Others should not try to change me or influence me to be someone else.
Inside my head
Others should not try to understand or analyze my true self.
Cause what you see is what you get
My true self is what others see and there is nothing more to discover.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam L Schlesinger
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