His Broadway credits include performing in the role of Gavroche in Les Miserables. He was the last person to play the role of Gavroche in the Final Cast of the Tony Award winning production. He also starred as Chip in Beauty and the Beast, Little Jake in Annie Get Your Gun with Reba McEntire and Crystal Bernard, and Tiny Tim and the Young Scrooge in A Christmas Carol - the Musical at Madison Square Garden.
His vocal and performing abilities have been highlighted in Broadway showcases, outdoor performances, etc. He most recently starred in the Papermill Playhouse version of The Sound of Music. Nicholas has performed in many commercials for the likes of Disney and Chuckie Cheese, to name a few.
During Christmas of 2003, Nicholas released a version of his original song, "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)", written by Nicholas and his father. Within two weeks, it was the Most Added and Most Increased Airplay song on R&R's Christian AC Chart. He now performs with his two older brothers in their band, Jonas Brothers. He recently began creating music with his side project, Nick Jonas & The Administration.
Joy To The World
Nicholas Jonas Lyrics
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All I can see
Are pictures of the things I want
Around the tree
But this year's a little different
I'm not thinking of myself
So my prayer for this Christmas
Is for somebody else
[Chorus]
So I pray
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
Hope when life is hard
Light when everything seems dark
God I know you're listening
And you can hear
The need of every broken heart
And all their tears
I don't have a lot to offer
Just this one simple prayer
That this Christmas everyone would know
Somebody cares
[Chorus]
So I pray
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
Hope when life is hard
Light when everything seems dark
I pray that every hungry soul
Will be filled and will be warm
That not a single, solitary child
Would suffer harm
And Lord we find their ending
As we take another view
My hope is that this Christmas prayer
Would somehow come true
I pray
Humanity would rise
And join with me
And together we'll sing
Joy To the World (To all the world)
Peace (Peace)
for every boy and girl (for every boy and girl)
(Talking bout hope) Hope when life is hard (when life is hard)
Light when everything seems dark
I pray that (I pray) every hungry soul
Will be filled and will be warm
(Not a single child) That not a single solitary child
Would suffer harm
And Lord we find their ending
As we take another view
My hope is that this Christmas prayer
Would somehow come truei¢Â€Â¦
Joy To the World
Peace for every boy and girl
In "Joy To The World" by Nicholas Jonas, the singer reflects on the traditional images associated with Christmas, such as presents around the tree, and contrasts them with a desire to think about others during the holiday season. The singer's prayer is for joy and peace for all children, hope in difficult times, and light in times of darkness. Nicholas Jonas then turns his prayer towards the more serious issue of hunger and safety for all children in the world, praying that not a single child would be hungry or suffer harm. The song concludes with the singer expressing hope that humanity as a whole would join him in this prayer and that it would become a reality.
The themes of "Joy To The World" reflect Nicholas Jonas's commitment to social justice and advocacy work, including his work as a Special Olympics ambassador and as co-founder, with his brothers, of the Change for the Children Foundation. Additionally, the song's message of international peace and hope reflects the Jonas Brothers' work as cultural ambassadors for the US State Department.
Line by Line Meaning
Every year at Christmas
At Christmas time each year
All I can see
All I focus on
Are pictures of the things I want
Are images of my desires
Around the tree
Underneath the Christmas tree
But this year's a little different
This year is unlike previous years
I'm not thinking of myself
I am not being self-centered
So my prayer for this Christmas
My request for this holiday
Is for somebody else
Is for another person
Joy To the World
Celebration for the entire world
Peace for every boy and girl
A sense of calmness for everyone
Hope when life is hard
Optimism during difficulties
Light when everything seems dark
Brightness in moments of darkness
God I know you're listening
I acknowledge that you can hear me, God
And you can hear
And you are capable of listening
The need of every broken heart
The necessity of those who are emotionally hurt
And all their tears
As well as their crying
I don't have a lot to offer
I am lacking in what I can do
Just this one simple prayer
Only this one humble request
That this Christmas everyone would know
That during this Christmas season, all may be aware
Somebody cares
That someone is concerned
I pray that every hungry soul
I hope that every individual in need
Will be filled and will be warm
Will be fed and comfortable
That not a single solitary child
That no child whatsoever
Would suffer harm
Would experience any form of pain
And Lord we find their ending
And may we discover a resolution for their plight
As we take another view
By shifting our perspective
My hope is that this Christmas prayer
My expectation is that this holiday supplication
Would somehow come true
Would manifest in some way
Humanity would rise
Mankind would elevate
And join with me
Participate with me
And together we'll sing
And jointly we will vocalize
To all the world
To everyone everywhere
Talking bout hope
Speaking about optimism
Contributed by John S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BillLykken
I wish they would play this song more often at Christmas time.
Cameron Eddy
It's mostly played on Country radio. This is considered a Country holiday song.
Delfo Love aka Della’s Missionary Journey
Me too
NissaNissa
I lust LOVE this song, it makes me cry in my car when I listen to it. He sings with his whole heart. God bless him
Alexa J
Anyone else crying? I love his voice.
Jennifer Joklova
what a message in this song. ✊💯 so proud of this guy. Been with him and his bros since the very start and even know my fam plays this song every christmas. Great guys. #jonasbrothers4ever ✊💯🎄🎁
Ice_Moonlight
The fact that he wrote this song with his father when he was 8 is just incredible. Seriously even though he was so young he still hit all the right notes and it's amazing. This is why I love Nick.
Bakerfam4
My all time favorite Christmas song. No other one is better ❤
Bailey Benedict
Such a beautiful voice.... Makes my heart warm every time I hear this.
C Lino
I love the lyrics "and wars would find their ending as we take another view". This song is a true Christmas prayer and reminds us all to not be selfish and to pray for the people in need. I love you Nick.