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.
Nothing Left to Lose
Nick Carter Lyrics
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I climbed the highest mountain
Was on top of the world
Then I came crashing down
All the fame and fortune
Turned to dust and dirt
Couldn't turn it back around
Many days felt helpless
Maybe it's meant to be
[Chorus]
I got nothing, nothing left to lose
I got freedom, but most of all, you
We got love and we got time
If we just remain on each other's hearts
We could leave it all behind
And start anew
As long as I got you
As long as I got you
No more front page stories
No more making up lies
Turning my life around, life around
No more cameras flashing
Blinding my eyes
I can see clearer now
Oh, cause I'm still breathing
It's a new beginning
Baby it's meant to be
[Chorus]
I got nothing, nothing left to lose
I got freedom, but most of all, you (oh)
We could be anything we want
Just let go in each other's arms
No more lonely nights in dirty hotel rooms
We got love and we got time
If we just remain on each other's lives
We could leave it all behind
And start anew
As long as I got you
And the rain won't stop me
And the cold won't scar me
And nobody's gonna hold me down
[Chorus]
I got nothing, nothing left to lose
I got freedom, but most of all, you
We could be anything we want
Just let go in each other's arms
No more lonely nights in dirty hotel rooms
We got love and we got time
If we just remain on each other's lives
We could leave it all behind
And start anew
As long as I got you
As long as I got you
As long as I got you
As long as I got you
In "Nothing Left To Lose" by Nick Carter, the singer reflects on the highs and lows of his life as a celebrity. He had everything - fame, fortune, and success - but it all came crashing down. He points out how the pursuit of material things can be a trap, leaving one feeling empty and lost. He acknowledges that some of his darkest days were full of sadness and helplessness. However, he finds solace in the fact that he has nothing left to lose, and that he has found love and freedom in the form of his partner.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of love and time, and the possibility of starting anew with a loved one. The verses paint a powerful picture of the pain of celebrity life, and the freedom that comes with reducing the previous distractions to a bare necessity of love. The song urges listeners to cherish their relationships and the present moment, paving the way toward a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
I know, I know
I am aware of what has happened to me
I climbed the highest mountain
I achieved great success
Was on top of the world
I felt invincible
Then I came crashing down
I experienced a great failure
All the fame and fortune
My wealth and recognition
Turned to dust and dirt
Became nothing of value
Couldn't turn it back around
I could not recover from my loss
Many days felt helpless
I felt incapable
Many nights full of sadness
I was deeply unhappy
Maybe it's meant to be
Perhaps this is the way things were supposed to happen
I got nothing, nothing left to lose
I have lost everything that once mattered to me
I got freedom, but most of all, you
Although I have lost everything else, I have you and our love
We got love and we got time
We have the most valuable things in life - love and time
If we just remain on each other's hearts
If we stay connected and committed to each other
We could leave it all behind
We could start over and forget the past
And start anew
We could have a fresh start
No more front page stories
I don't need to be in the public eye or seek fame
No more making up lies
I will not pretend or invent things to impress others
Turning my life around, life around
Transforming my life for the better
No more cameras flashing
I don't want or need attention or admiration from outsiders
Blinding my eyes
Covering up the truth or reality
I can see clearer now
I have a clearer understanding of what really matters
Oh, cause I'm still breathing
I am still alive and able to start over
It's a new beginning
I have a new chance to make things right
We could be anything we want
We have unlimited possibilities and potential
Just let go in each other's arms
We can find comfort and support in each other
No more lonely nights in dirty hotel rooms
We can leave behind a lonely and empty past
And the rain won't stop me
I won't let external obstacles defeat me
And the cold won't scar me
I won't be damaged by adverse conditions
And nobody's gonna hold me down
No one will limit or control me
As long as I got you
Our relationship and love are the most valuable things I have
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICK CARTER, TOBY GAD
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