He released his eponymous solo album in 1999, which was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2000 for sales of over 500,000 copies in the US. The album included his only top-ten hit, Give It To You (which sold over 1 Million certified copies), which was nominated for a 1999 MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video. However, he didn't win, and when the award was sent out, the song slipped all the way down. The album Jordan Knight won an Aspire Music Award for Best Male Album (Pop). He became a father on August 25, 1999 to a son, Dante Jordan.
In 2005, Knight appeared on the British show "Hit Me Baby One More Time", where he performed Give It To You, as well as a cover of Let Me Love You by Mario.
He continues to tour extensively in the year 2005/2006 promoting his new EP The Fix, as well as his long awaited second album.
Careless Whisper
Jordan Knight Lyrics
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As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies, something in your eyes
Calls to mind the silver screen and all its sad goodbyes
I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
Waste the chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you
Time will never mend
The careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind ignorance is kind
There's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find
I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
Waste the chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you
Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it's better this way
We'd hurt each other with the things we'd want to say
Could have been so good together
We could have make this dance forever
But no one's gonna dance with me
Please stay
I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
Waste the chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you
The lyrics of Jordan Knight's song "Careless Whisper" conveys a message of regret, guilt, and yearning. The song is about a man who cheated on his partner and he feels guilty about it. The first verse shows the singer leading his partner to the dance floor, which is a representation of the start of their relationship. As the music dies, he notices something in his partner's eyes that reminds him of the bittersweet endings of romance movies. The singer is unable to find it in himself to dance again because he is feeling guilty about his actions, hence the chorus "I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm, though it's easy to pretend, I know you're not a fool."
The second verse shows the singer reflecting on his actions and how he should have known better than to cheat on his partner. He also acknowledges the fact that he wasted his chance by cheating, and as a result, he cannot dance again the way he did with his partner. The bridge of the song highlights the pain and hurt felt by both parties, and how the singer wishes they could have made it work as they were good together. However, he knows that they would hurt each other further if they tried to work things out.
In conclusion, "Careless Whisper" is a reflection on the aftermath of infidelity and the pain that follows. The singer has lost someone he loves, and he feels guilty for his actions, which have made it impossible for them to continue dancing together.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so unsure
I am unsure about what's going to happen
As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
I am leading you to the dance floor holding your hand
As the music dies, something in your eyes
As the music fades away I see something in your eyes
Calls to mind the silver screen and all its sad goodbyes
I am reminded of the silver screen and its sad goodbyes
I'm never gonna dance again
I have decided that I will never dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
I feel guilty and I am out of sync
Though it's easy to pretend
Although it is easy to act like everything is okay
I know you're not a fool
I know that you are not foolish enough to believe my act
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
I should have known better than to betray a friend's trust
Waste the chance that I've been given
I have lost the chance that I was given
So I'm never gonna dance again
That is why I have decided not to dance again
The way I danced with you
The way we used to dance together
Time will never mend
No amount of time will heal
The careless whispers of a good friend
The careless whispers of a friend who cared
To the heart and mind ignorance is kind
Ignorance is a kinder choice for the heart and mind
There's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find
The truth will only bring pain, there is no comfort in it
Tonight the music seems so loud
Tonight the music is particularly loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
I wish we could be alone and away from this crowd
Maybe it's better this way
Perhaps it's better for us to be apart
We'd hurt each other with the things we'd want to say
We would only end up hurting each other if we spoke our minds
Could have been so good together
We could have had something great together
We could have make this dance forever
We could have kept dancing together forever
But no one's gonna dance with me
But there won't be anyone to dance with me
Please stay
Please don't leave
Lyrics © Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew J. Ridgeley, George Michael
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
carol45z
eu era fã do jordan na época do new kids, ele tem uma voz doce, e continua lindo!
Andre Cope
Quée hombre más hermoso por Dios, es una de los seres más completos que han pisado este planeta tierra a lo largo de la historia, desde su adolescencia y ahora en su madurez la belleza lo acompaña, un abrazo y un beso para tí Jordan desde Colombia....
deedeerokz
I love this! He killed it
Tamir Yura
Awesome voice of Jordan Knight love this song ;)
Penha Silva
Omg! I love this George Michael song and It's so beautiful on @jordanknight 's voice !! Awesome !! :)
Marcely Rodrigues
Reeeee...sem palavras !!! Simplesmente lindoooooo vídeo !!! <3 love eternal !!!
cassia catarina
adoro este grupo e estou tentando conseguir o dvd do grupo mas esta dificil alguem sabe como posso adquirir me ajudem
Canal da Rê
Ele eeu preferido dos New kids.. eu dizia que ele era meu namorado.. kkkkkk, eu deveria ter uns 14 anos!! rs.. Bela homenagem ao nosso querido Jordan Knight!! :)
Cecilia
esa version de george michael... la canta jordan???? me encanta!!! lindo video :)
Abigaijla
charismatic guy..down to earth! :)