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.
Strangers
Jonas Brothers Lyrics
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To run away from something beautiful
It's like it's driving me closer to you
Every step back pulls me right back to you
Time stands still and it's only us
What we feel started way before we ever touched
Just imagine only us
I just saw the lightning strike
Knew it right then when I looked in your eyes
And I said to myself, "It's no surprise we ain't strangers"
Strangers tonight
Must be from a different life
Been here before and it just feels right
No, this ain't the first time for you and I, we ain't strangers
Strangers tonight
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers tonight
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers tonight
You'll say my name like it's been on your lips
Familiar in ways I can't explain
You got a heart that I know I can miss
Hold me like that and pull me right back again
Time stands still and it's only us
What we feel started way before we ever touched
Just imagine only us
Yeah, you found me right before I'd given up
I just saw the lightning strike
Knew it right then when I looked in your eyes
And I said to myself, "It's no surprise we ain't strangers"
Strangers tonight
Must be from a different life
Been here before and it just feels right
No, this ain't the first time for you and I, we ain't strangers
Strangers tonight
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers tonight
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers tonight
I came here looking for another excuse
To run away from something beautiful
It's like it's driving me closer to you
Every step back pulls me right back
I just saw the lightning strike
Knew it right then when I looked in your eyes
And I said to myself, "It's no surprise we ain't strangers"
Strangers tonight
Must be from a different life
Been here before and it just feels right
No, this ain't the first time for you and I, we ain't strangers
Strangers tonight
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers tonight
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers (strangers)
Strangers tonight
In "Strangers," the Jonas Brothers sing about two people being drawn to each other despite not having met before. The song talks about how they feel as though they have been there before and that they are not strangers. The opening line of the song suggests that the lead singer was initially looking for an excuse to run away, but something beautiful was pulling them back. The lyrics speak of the feeling that they're driving closer to each other, and every step back pulls them right back to the other person.
The chorus of "Strangers" emphasizes the feeling of déjà vu between two people who are meeting for the first time, as they say that they must be from a different life and that it's not the first time for them. The lyrics suggest that their connection transcends time and space, and that nothing will be able to come between them. The song's bridge particularly highlights the romantic bond that the lead singer has with the other person, with the line "You got a heart that I know I can miss" suggesting that they have a deep emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I came here looking for another excuse
I arrived here hoping to find a reason to run away from something good.
To run away from something beautiful
To escape from something that is wonderful and appealing.
It's like it's driving me closer to you
It seems like the situation is forcing me to get closer to you.
Every step back pulls me right back to you
Each time I try to move away, I end up being drawn back to you.
Time stands still and it's only us
In this moment, it feels like only the two of us exist and time does not matter.
What we feel started way before we ever touched
Our emotions and connection began long before we physically connected.
Just imagine only us
Imagine a world where it's only the two of us.
Yeah, you found me right before I'd given up
You came into my life when I was about to lose hope.
I just saw the lightning strike
I had a sudden realization or moment of clarity.
Knew it right then when I looked in your eyes
I became aware of something as soon as I looked into your eyes.
And I said to myself, 'It's no surprise we ain't strangers'
I recognized that we have a deep connection that can't be explained.
Strangers tonight
We may have been strangers before, but not tonight.
Must be from a different life
Our connection must have existed in a past life or alternate universe.
Been here before and it just feels right
Our reunion feels natural and familiar.
No, this ain't the first time for you and I, we ain't strangers
We have a history and deep familiarity with each other.
You'll say my name like it's been on your lips
You will speak my name as if it is something you've been longing to do.
Familiar in ways I can't explain
We have a strong, unexplainable familiarity with each other.
You got a heart that I know I can miss
I know I will have a longing for your heart and presence when you're not around.
Hold me like that and pull me right back again
When you hold me, I am drawn back to you and our connection is strengthened.
I just saw the lightning strike
I had another sudden realization or moment of clarity.
And I said to myself, 'It's no surprise we ain't strangers'
Once again, I recognized the deep connection we share.
Strangers tonight
We may have been strangers before, but not tonight.
Must be from a different life
Our connection must have existed in a past life or alternate universe.
Been here before and it just feels right
Our reunion feels natural and familiar.
No, this ain't the first time for you and I, we ain't strangers
We have a history and deep familiarity with each other.
Strangers (strangers)
The word strangers implies that we didn't know each other before.
Strangers (strangers)
Yet we have a deep unexplainable connection.
Strangers tonight
We may have been strangers before, but not tonight.
Strangers (strangers)
Despite being strangers before, we are now deeply connected.
Strangers (strangers)
We share a bond that can't be easily explained.
Strangers tonight
Our connection is strong tonight and we are no longer strangers.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gregory Kurstin, Joe Jonas, Maureen McDonald, Nick Jonas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Nick Jonas]
I came in looking for another excuse
To run away from something beautiful
Feels like it's driving me closer to you
Every step back pulls me right back to you
[Pre-Chorus: Nick Jonas]
Time stands till
And it’s only us
What we feel started
Way before we ever touched
Just imagine only us
Yeah you found me
Right before I've given up
[Chorus: Joe Jonas & Nick Jonas]
I just saw the lightning strike
Knew it right then
When I looked in your eyes
And I said to myself
It's no surprise we ain’t strangers
Strangers tonight
Must be from a different life
Been here before
And it just feels right
No it's ain't the first time
For you and I, we ain't strangers
Strangers tonight
Strangers
Strangers (Strangers)
Strangers tonight
Strangers (Strangers)
Strangers (Strangers)
Strangers tonight
[Verse 2: Nick Jonas]
You say my name
Like it's been on your lips
Familiar in ways I can't even explain
You got a heart that I know I can miss
Hold me like that
And pull me right back again
[Pre-Chorus: Nick Jonas]
Time stands till
And it's only us
What we feel started
Way before we ever touched
Just imagine only us
Yeah you found me
Right before I've given up
[Chorus: Joe Jonas & Nick Jonas]
I just saw the lightning strike
Knew it right then
When I looked in your eyes
And I said to myself
It’s no surprise we ain’t strangers
Strangers tonight
Must be from a different life
Been here before
And it just feels right
No it's ain’t the first time
For you and I, we ain't strangers
Strangers tonight
Strangers
Strangers (Strangers)
Strangers tonight
Strangers (Strangers)
Strangers (Strangers)
Strangers tonight
[Verse 3: Nick Jonas]
I came in looking for another excuse
To run away from something beautiful
It's like it's driving me closer to you
Every step back pulls me right back
[Chorus: Joe Jonas & Nick Jonas]
I just saw the lightning strike
Knew it right then
When I looked in your eyes
And I said to myself
It’s no surprise we ain't strangers
Strangers tonight
Must be from a different life
Been here before
And it just feels right
No it's ain't the first time
For you and I, we ain't strangers
Strangers tonight
Strangers
Strangers (Strangers)
Strangers tonight
Strangers (Strangers)
Yeah
Strangers (Strangers)
Strangers tonight
@slim..reaper
Producer: so what songs did you want to make masterpieces?
Jonas Bros: Yes
@michaelmoran2034
This song
@olivia28e
The 334 people that disliked this are from Camp Star
@kaseyschofell2924
Im dead 😂😂😂😂💀
@ginoidemccurry6915
Now they are 162... So jealous
@leahmarie6850
Yes! lol.
@smokerbuddy4204
Greatest comment ever
@gennamarkes2660
Hahahahahahaha
@bobthetomato3751
We need more Kevin!! ❤
@emersonw5869
yes we do