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.
Time for Me to Fly
Jonas Brothers Lyrics
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I've been losing my mind
I've been running races
Still don't know what I've been chasing
But my eyes still can see
Bluer skies that wait for me
And I'm on my way
Time for me to soar
Time for me to open up my heart
And knock on heavens door
Time for me to live, it's time for me to sing
Time for me to lay down all my worries
And I'll spread my wings
It's time for me to fly
The earth can be a heavy ride
When those clouds are in your eyes
But I feel a calling
I will rise, I won't be falling
And I'll escape the gravity
And I'll reach my destiny
And I'll fly away
It's time for me to fly
Time for me to soar
Time for me to open up my heart
And knock on heavens door
Time for me to live, it's time for me to sing
Time for me to lay down all my worries
And I'll spread my wings
It's time for me to fly
Time for me to fly
The gates of heaven will open wide
I will be, I will rise
There won't be compromise
As I take to the open skies
(One, two, three, four)
Time for me to fly
Time for me to soar
Time for me to open up my heart
And knock on heavens door
Time for me to live, it's time for me to sing
Time for me to lay down all my worries
And I'll spread my wings
I'm going to fly
I will fly away
I will fly away
I will fly away
(But you know I'm gonna fly away, yeah)
I will fly away
I will fly away (I'm gonna fly away)
I will fly away
It's time for me to fly
Time for me to soar
Time for me to open up my heart
And knock on heaven's door
Time for me to live, it's time for me to sing
Time for me to lay down all my worries
And I'll spread my wings
Time for me to fly
The Jonas Brothers' "Time for Me to Fly" is a song about breaking free from the constraints of everyday life, realizing one's potential and pursuing one's dreams. The song speaks to the universal desire to break free from routine and live a more fulfilling, purposeful life. The artist acknowledges the fact that he has been wasting his time and losing his mind, chasing after things that he still does not comprehend, but still, his eyes can see the brighter sky and knows he has to make some changes in his life. The phrase "Time for me to fly" repeats throughout the song and is a powerful statement of the freedom that the artist feels from being able to break free and explore new opportunities. He wants to open his heart, sing, and spread his wings, releasing all his doubts and worries and embracing a brighter future. The author expresses the incredible weight and burden of the world with the phrase "The earth can be a heavy ride, but even when the clouds are in your eyes, there is a calling that one must fulfill."
The lyrics of "Time for Me to Fly" encourage listeners to follow their dreams and take charge of their lives. The song provides listeners with a sense of hope and optimism, reminding them that, in life, anything is possible if one has the courage and willpower to pursue it. The gate to heaven will open wide, and there won't be a compromise as the author takes to the open sky. This line of the song symbolizes the artist's belief that pursuing what one desires grants rewards beyond imagination. The chorus repeats throughout the song, leaving listeners with a message of hope and encouragement to pursue their passions.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been wasting my time
I have been using my time poorly or to no good effect.
I've been losing my mind
I have been becoming increasingly upset, worried, or confused.
I've been running races
I have been trying various things to achieve success or satisfaction.
Still don't know what I've been chasing
Despite trying various things, I am not sure what I have been trying to achieve.
But my eyes still can see
Despite my confusion, I still see that there is a happier or more fulfilling way of life.
Bluer skies that wait for me
A better future with more happiness and contentment is achievable, and I can almost see it.
And I'm on my way
I am taking action to move away from my current situation and towards that more fulfilling future.
Time for me to fly
It is time to leave my current situation behind and start something new.
Time for me to soar
It is time to take off and achieve great things.
Time for me to open up my heart
It is time for me to become more open and loving towards others and the world around me.
And knock on heavens door
It is time for me to begin a spiritual journey towards greater understanding or enlightenment.
Time for me to live
It is time for me to start truly living my life to the fullest and experiencing all that it has to offer.
It's time for me to sing
It is time for me to express myself and my emotions more fully and creatively.
Time for me to lay down all my worries and
It is time for me to let go of my anxieties and concerns.
I'll spread my wings
I will finally allow myself to take risks and try new things, experiencing the freedom of new possibilities.
The earth can be a heavy ride
Life can be difficult or challenging.
When the clouds are in your eyes
When I am feeling upset or unclear in my thoughts.
But I feel a calling
I feel a strong urge or sense of purpose to do something different and meaningful with my life.
I will rise, I won't be falling
I will succeed and achieve my goals, not be held back by failure or hardship.
And I'll escape the gravity
I will break free from the weight or burden that has been holding me back.
And I'll reach my destiny
I will reach my true purpose and fulfill my potential.
The gates of heaven will open wide
I will gain entry to a more enlightened or spiritual state, full of greater opportunities and happiness.
I will be
I will become the person I truly want to be.
There won't be compromise
I will not have to make compromises or sacrifices in order to achieve my goals.
As I take to the open skies
As I begin my new journey towards my goals and towards greater possibilities.
I will fly away
I will finally take off and achieve success, fulfillment, and happiness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Jonas Sr., Nicholas Jonas, Joseph Jonas, Kevin Jonas, PJ Blanco
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