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.
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Jonas Brothers Lyrics
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(She's a)
L.A., L.A., baby
(You're my)
L.A., L.A., baby
(She's a)
L.A., L.A., baby
With a California breeze in my hair
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
I know your location, baby
That's my destination, see you there
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Here we go
So now let's go
You gotta go, go
Bring it on
The two of us tonight
We can make it last forever
We're in the neon lights
It's just you and me together
Hollywood, it's the time
The stars are shining
For you and me tonight
In this city
That dreams are made of, yeah
Dreams are made of, yeah
Dreams are made of
Come on
Dreams are made of
The lyrics to Jonas Brothers' "LA Baby" are about the allure and excitement of Los Angeles. The song paints a picture of cruising down the highway with the wind in your hair, with anticipation building as you head towards your destination, where the neon lights of Hollywood await. The chorus repeats "L.A., L.A., baby" several times, emphasizing the seductive pull that the city has on the singer and the listener.
The song's verses describe the adventure of driving towards the city and meeting up with a love interest in Los Angeles. The lyrics express a sense of excitement and possibility that comes with exploring the city with someone special. The line "We're in the neon lights, it's just you and me together" suggests a feeling of intimacy and euphoria as the two characters explore the city's nightlife.
Line by Line Meaning
L.A., L.A., baby
Referring to the city of Los Angeles, calling out to the person they are addressing that they are from there and they are proud of it.
(She's a)
Describing the person they are addressing as a woman or female.
(You're my)
Expressing a romantic and intimate connection with the person they are addressing.
Driving down the highway
Traveling on a road in a vehicle, potentially with the wind blowing through their hair.
With a California breeze in my hair
Enjoying the sensation of wind blowing through their hair while they drive through California.
I know your location, baby
Asserting that they know where the person they are addressing is, potentially indicating that they have planned to meet up with them.
That's my destination, see you there
Stating that their ultimate goal is to meet up with the person they are addressing and spend time with them in Los Angeles.
Here we go
Prompting that they are ready to begin their adventure or journey.
So now let's go
Encouraging the person they are addressing to join them in their adventure.
You gotta go, go
Urging the person they are addressing to act quickly and decisively.
Bring it on
Challenging the person they are addressing to step up and engage in the adventure with them.
The two of us tonight
Acknowledging that they are only with the person they are addressing tonight.
We can make it last forever
Expressing the desire to spend as much time as possible with the person they are addressing.
We're in the neon lights
Describing the environment they find themselves in as bright and colorful, potentially referencing the nightlife of Los Angeles.
It's just you and me together
Emphasizing that they are only concerned with spending time with the person they are addressing and no one else.
Hollywood, it's the time
Referencing the city of Hollywood and potentially indicating that they are ready to engage in the glitz and glamour associated with that area.
The stars are shining
Describing the night sky as being bright and beautiful, possibly emphasizing the romantic atmosphere.
In this city
Highlighting the location of Los Angeles as a key part of the experience they are sharing with the person they are addressing.
That dreams are made of, yeah
Emphasizing that this experience is something that people often dream about, potentially indicating that it is special or unique.
Dreams are made of, yeah
Reiterating that this experience is something that is often dreamed about and emphasizing its significance.
Dreams are made of
A final repetition and emphasis on the idea that this experience is unique and special.
Come on
A prompt or encouragement to the person they are addressing to join them in this special experience.
Contributed by Natalie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.