A performer since the age of seven (the age at which he joined the Broadway cast of Annie Get Your Gun), Nicholas made his songwriting debut in 2002, when a holiday tune he'd co-written with his father found its way onto a Broadway Christmas album. A contract with Columbia Records followed two years later. Nicholas began prepping for his solo career by writing material with his older brothers, Kevin and Joseph, who eventually climbed aboard as permanent partners. Nick's solo project thus blossomed into a full-fledged band, and the siblings aptly named themselves the Jonas Brothers.
It took several years for the Jonas Brothers to find an adoring audience. It's About Time, the band's 2006 debut, was a commercial flop, and Columbia Records dropped the group one year later. Signing with Hollywood Records in 2007, the band began attracting new fans -- most of them young and female -- by establishing a presence in the Disney world. They appeared on the network's television shows, earned their own series, starred in a made-for-TV movie with Disney starlet Demi Lovato, and sold close to two million copies of their self-titled sophomore album. They replicated that feat one year later with A Little Bit Longer and returned in 2009 with Lines, Vines and Trying Times. All of the albums featured heavy contributions from Nick, who not only led the songwriting process but also played a wide variety of instruments, from drums to keyboard to guitar.
Taking a rare break from the band, Nick Jonas began working with several other musicians on a side project in late 2009. Members from Prince's New Power Generation were recruited to join the lineup, including Michael Bland and Tommy Barbarella, and the group dubbed itself Nick Jonas & the Administration before making its debut in early 2010 with the album Who I Am. The record performed respectably, peaking at three on the U.S. charts on its way to sales of 151,000, but there were soon suggestions that Nick was planning to return to the Jonas Brothers fold. This didn't happen. A 2013 tour was scrapped just prior to its October launch and, soon afterward, the band split. Nick Jonas regrouped with a 2014 solo tour followed by the November release of an eponymous album. Over the course of 2014, Jonas gained momentum, generating the Top 10 single "Jealous," which also topped Billboard's dance charts, as did "Chains " and "Levels," a bonus track from 2015's Nick Jonas X2.
In the Summer of 2016, Jonas returned with a new full-length effort, Last Year Was Complicated, featuring production by Jason Evigan, Mattman & Robin, Sir Nolan, and others. Included on the album was "Close," a duet with Tove Lo, and "Bacon," featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Also around this time, Jonas returned to acting, starring in the erotic thriller Careful What You Wish For and the fraternity hazing drama Goat. In 2017, he released the singles "Remember I Told You," featuring Anne-Marie and Mike Posner, and "Find You." Also that year, he collaborated with Nicki Minaj on the track "Bom Bidi Bom" off the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.
Appreciate
Nick Jonas Lyrics
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Won't make it home tonight.
He was driving fast on his cell phone,
That's how he lived his life.
While he was hangin' by a thread
These were the final words he said
My girl turns sweet sixteen today,
It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps her faith (Hope she keeps her faith)
I wish I'd grabbed the chance to say to her
Life is too short so take that time and Appreciate
There's a woman crying on the kitchen floor,
She got a call tonight
Now she's trembling outside her daughter's door
Walks in and holds her tight
Wondering how and where to start,
Is there a way to shield her heart?
My girl turns sweet sixteen today,
She's beautiful, so beautiful
It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps her faith (Hope she keeps her faith)
I wish I'd grabbed the chance to say to her
Life is too short so take that time and Appreciate
Any but a loving way
Get hurt along the way
Don't be afraid to open up
And use the time you have before it fades
Show your love today
My girl turns sweet sixteen today,
She's beautiful, so beautiful.
It might get rough sometimes
But I hope she keeps her faith.(hope she keeps her faith)
I wish I'd grabbed the chance to say to her
Life is too short so take that time and Appreciate.
Life is too short so take that time and Appreciate.
The song "Appreciate" by Nick Jonas is a powerful reminder to cherish our loved ones and the time we have with them. The lyrics describe two different scenarios, one where a man is dying on the side of the road after a reckless life, and the other where a woman receives devastating news about her daughter. In both situations, the characters are left wondering if they have done enough to show their love and protect those they care about. The chorus serves as a message to everyone listening, encouraging them to appreciate life and the people in it before it's too late.
The lyrics of the song reflect upon the fleeting nature of life and the importance of taking advantage of the time we are given before it disappears. The use of juxtaposition in the two scenarios highlights the unpredictability of life and the way we often take it for granted until it's too late. The use of the repetition of the phrase "Life is too short so take that time and Appreciate" emphasizes the message on cherishing and valuing precious moments with loved ones.
Overall, "Appreciate" is a heartbreaking song that urges us to recognize the fleeting nature of life and appreciate each moment for what it's worth. It is a reminder to love and live fully, to cherish the moments we have with the people we love, and to never forget that life is a precious and fragile thing.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a man dying on the side of the road
There's a man who's lost his life in a car accident, while using his cell phone while driving, which represents how he lived his life.
My girl turns sweet sixteen today
My daughter has turned sixteen and I want her to keep her faith despite the difficulties life may bring.
She's beautiful, so beautiful.
My daughter is a beautiful young lady and I'm grateful to have her in my life.
It might get rough sometimes
Life has challenges and sometimes it's difficult to handle them.
But I hope she keeps her faith
Despite life's challenges, I hope my daughter stays true to her beliefs and values.
I wish I'd grabbed the chance to say to her
I regret not telling my daughter some important things that she needs to know.
Life is too short so take that time and Appreciate.
Life is too short and I want my daughter to appreciate every moment she has with her loved ones.
There's a woman crying on the kitchen floor
A woman has received a phone call that made her cry in the kitchen, and now she is comforting her daughter.
She got a call tonight
She received a phone call that brought sadness and turmoil to her life.
Walks in and holds her tight
She comforts her daughter and holds her tight, showing her love and support.
Is there a way to shield her heart?
She's wondering how to protect her daughter's heart from the pain and sadness that life can bring.
Any but a loving way
Although life has its challenges, it's important to try to handle them in a loving and compassionate way.
Get hurt along the way
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we may get hurt in the process of trying to deal with life's challenges.
Don't be afraid to open up
It's important to be open and honest about our feelings, and not to be afraid to express them to our loved ones.
And use the time you have before it fades
Life is fleeting, and we should try to make the most of the time we have with our loved ones before it's too late.
Show your love today
It's important to show our love to our loved ones every day, because we never know when it could be our last chance.
Contributed by Micah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eren Yaegar
I love that he makes a point in all his songs.We do need to appreciate life more, it only comes once.
Tanya Luellen
Hi from 11 years into the future
Bonnie Elizabeth Wilks
I love this song I wish it was on spotify!
alyshhka
Omg totally remember listening to fetus Nick when I was like 13 the memories. He was and still is soo talented
Emilee A
alyshhka this song was in my MP3 when I was little and always cut off in the middle. So glad to hear the full thing!!
Emily Maddox
Fetus Nick šššš I love it!! Same
Camila Carnevale
HAHAHAHAHA
Stoner Studios
This song rips into what's left of my soul š
Princess Ali
this is so true, how many of us just try and rush through life without living it? I think the Jonas Brothers are amazing because they are living the dreams. this is a wonderful song, you really do have to appreciate every day because it could be your last. these boys definitely are great role models
LiveLoveLacrosse19
I've known this song for around 5 years now. It still makes me bawl every time.