After the Backstreet Boys went on a hiatus allowing its members to pursue solo careers or just take an time off, he released his solo album "Now or Never", featuring songs such as "Help Me" and "My Confession" which are more rock oriented than the material of the Backstreet Boys. His first solo effort was released around the same time as Justin Timberlake's, which allowed the press to create an artificial competition between them, similar to the rivalry between their respective boygroups (Backstreet Boys and N'SYNC).
Dated stars such as hotel heiress Paris Hilton and the singer Willa Ford. Plays the guitar and the drums and has also pursued a career as an actor, making an appearance in the movie "The Hollow".
In 2005 the Backstreet Boys released their "comeback" album "Never Gone" with the headliner single "Incomplete" and embarked on a world tour.
During 2006 he could be seen in the reality show "House of Carters", along with his brother and sisters; whilst recording another cd with the Backstreet Boys, bound to be released in 2007.
Songfacts reports that Nick Carter began work on his second solo album in 2003, but the recordings were aborted when the Backstreet Boys returned to the studio. He eventually completed I'm Taking Off in 2010 and released the record on February 2, 2011 in Japan and May 24, 2011 in the USA.
Carter and the rest of the Backstreet Boys released a new album, In A World Like this, which included Kevin Richardson for the first time in six years.
Not The Other Guy
Nick Carter Lyrics
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Cause he said he'd love you forever
You should know that I'm be the one to make you smile
When the lights go dark
And the colors around you are fading
You can reach for me
'Cause I'll always be anything that you're looking to find
[Chorus]
I'm not the other guy
Don't ever wanna lie to you baby
Girl it should be you and me tonight so
Don't leave me waiting
Ohhh
I'm not the other guy
Would you take my heart?
Would you take all my love if I gave it?
There's no place too far
I will always get to you
I'll be there when you call
Take the weight of the world off your shoulders
Girl, you found the one who will ever run
No, I'm never gonna stop, do you know
[Chorus]
So girl just let me tell you right now
You'll never find another, no doubt
Who will you treat you good like you deserve
Or the one who'll always put you first
So baby don't you know
Know, know, you know
You know it should be you and me tonight
So don't leave me here alone
I'm not the other guy
Don't ever wanna lie to you baby
Girl it should be you and me tonight so
Don't leave me waiting
Ohhh
I'm not the other guy (I'm seating on the sidelines)
I'm not the other guy (I've been waiting my whole life)
Girl it should be you and me tonight so
Don't leave me waiting
Ohhh
I'm not the other guy!
In Nick Carter's song "Not The Other Guy," the singer appears to be confessing his feelings for a woman. He tries to convince this woman that he is not like the other men she's been with before as he will make her forget her past heartbreaks. The lyrics show that the woman may be in a relationship with someone else who is not treating her how she deserves to be treated. Carter is telling her that she deserves better and he will always be there for her, unlike the other guy. The line "I'm not the other guy, don't ever wanna lie to you baby" is particularly meaningful, as it suggests that the other guy may have lied to her in the past.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm not the other guy" with emphasis on the word "not." This could mean that the woman is used to being with men who are dishonest or disloyal, and Carter wants to assure her that he is different. He wants to be the one to make her happy and provide her with the love and support she deserves.
Overall, "Not The Other Guy" is a romantic song about a man who is ready to be there for the woman he loves. He acknowledges the possibility of her past hurt but wants to be the one to show her what true love looks like. The song is a reminder to listeners that they deserve to be treated well in relationships and that someone out there is willing to be there for them when they need them the most.
Line by Line Meaning
If he makes you cry
If he hurts you emotionally
Cause he said he'd love you forever
Even if he promised to love you forever
You should know that I'm be the one to make you smile
I'll be the one to make you happy
When the lights go dark
When you're feeling lost and alone
And the colors around you are fading
When life loses its vibrancy
You can reach for me
You can count on me
'Cause I'll always be anything that you're looking to find
I'll be whatever you need
I'm not the other guy
I'm not like other guys
Don't ever wanna lie to you baby
I never want to deceive you
Girl it should be you and me tonight so
We should be together tonight
Don't leave me waiting
Don't make me wait for you
Would you take my heart?
Would you accept my love?
Would you take all my love if I gave it?
Would you accept all the love I have to give?
There's no place too far
I'll go anywhere for you
I will always get to you
I'll always find a way to be there for you
I'll be there when you call
I'll be there for you whenever you need me
Take the weight of the world off your shoulders
I'll help you in your burdens
Girl, you found the one who will ever run
You found someone who won't ever leave you
No, I'm never gonna stop, do you know
I won't give up on you
So girl just let me tell you right now
Let me be honest with you
You'll never find another, no doubt
No one else will love you like I do
Who will you treat you good like you deserve
Who will treat you with the love and respect you deserve
Or the one who'll always put you first
Who will make you a priority
So baby don't you know
Don't you realize
Know, know, you know
You know it's true
You know it should be you and me tonight
We belong together tonight
So don't leave me here alone
Don't abandon me
I'm seating on the sidelines
I've been waiting patiently
I've been waiting my whole life
I've been waiting for someone like you
I'm not the other guy!
I'm different, and I'll prove it to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW GERRARD, NICHOLAS CARTER, OTTO TEBEH
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