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.
Brotherhood of Man
Nick Jonas Lyrics
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Now wait a minute Wally, before you make any hasty decisions
Deep down under our skin there is flesh and blood
We're all brothers
Now you may join the Elks, my friend
And I may join the Shriners
And other men may carry cards
Still others wear a golden key
Or small Greek letter pin
But I have learned there's one great club
That all of us are in
There is a Brotherhood of Man
A Benevolent Brotherhood of Man
A noble tie that binds
All human hearts and minds
Into one Brotherhood of Man
Your lifelong membership is free
Keep a-givin' each brother all you can
Oh aren't you proud to be in that fraternity
The great big Brotherhood of Man?
Now you see Wally
I want you to remember that
Before you consider firing Mr. Bigley
You see, I know what's on your mind
You'd like to clear the whole crowd from top to bottom
That's the obvious move
But stop and think
One man may seem incompetent
Another not make sense
While others look like quite a waste
Of company expense
They need a brother's leadership
So please don't do them in
Remember mediocrity
Is not a mortal sin
They're in the Brotherhood of Man
Dedicated to giving all we can
Oh, aren't you proud to be in that fraternity
The great big Brotherhood of Man?
[Instrumental]
No kidding! Is there really a Brotherhood of Man?
(Yes you're a Brother, you are a Brother)
A benevolent Brotherhood of Man
(Oh yes, oh yes!)
A noble tie that binds
All human hearts and minds
Into one Brotherhood of Man
(Oh yes!)
Your lifelong membership is free
Keep a-givin' each brother all you can
Oh aren't you proud to be in that fraternity
The great big Brotherhood of Man?
Oh, that noble feeling,
Feels like bells are pealing,
Down with double-dealing,
Oh Brother! You, you got me
Me, I got you, you!
Oh, that noble feeling
Feels like bells are pealing
Down with double-dealing
Oh Brother! You, you got me
Me, I got you, you!
Oh, that noble feeling
Feels like bells are pealing
Down with double-dealing
Oh Brother! You, you got me
Me, I got you, you!
Your lifelong membership is free
Keep agivin' each brother all you can
Oh aren't you proud to be in that fraternity,
The great big Brotherhood of Man, man, man?
The lyrics of "Brotherhood of Man" by Nick Jonas represent the idea of unity amongst humanity. The song talks about how people belonging to different groups, such as the Elks or the Shriners, or having different professions, can still come together because of the bond of brotherhood. The song stresses on the fact that no matter how different we may seem to be on the surface, we are all the same underneath. The song suggests that it is important to treat everyone as equals.
The song also talks about the importance of leadership and how, as leaders, one should look out for their fellow members of society. Instead of just firing or getting rid of someone who we may think is incompetent or a waste of resources, we should try to mentor them and bring out the best in them. The song reminds us that everyone has potential and that we should try to help each other to reach their maximum potential.
Overall, the song is a call for everyone to come together and work towards a common goal of making the world a better place. It is a reminder that we are all brothers and sisters and that we should look out for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Now wait a minute Wally, before you make any hasty decisions
Pause and think before taking any rash decisions.
Deep down under our skin there is flesh and blood / We're all brothers
We are all humans with the same flesh and blood, hence connected as brothers.
But I have learned there's one great club / That all of us are in
There is a universal club (brotherhood) that nobody can escape from.
There is a Brotherhood of Man / A Benevolent Brotherhood of Man / A noble tie that binds / All human hearts and minds / Into one Brotherhood of Man
There exists an altruistic brotherhood that unites all humans with a common purpose and understanding.
Your lifelong membership is free / Keep a-givin' each brother all you can / Oh aren't you proud to be in that fraternity / The great big Brotherhood of Man?
Membership in this brotherhood is free and one should do their best to help fellow members, with pride of being part of this large fraternity.
Remember mediocrity / Is not a mortal sin
Being average is normal and should not be a cause for punishment.
They're in the Brotherhood of Man / Dedicated to giving all we can / Oh, aren't you proud to be in that fraternity / The great big Brotherhood of Man?
People who seem unproductive or incompetent may still be a part of the brotherhood, with dedication to the fraternity's values.
No kidding! Is there really a Brotherhood of Man? / (Yes you're a Brother, you are a Brother) / A benevolent Brotherhood of Man / (Oh yes, oh yes!) / A noble tie that binds / All human hearts and minds / Into one Brotherhood of Man / (Oh yes!)
The song emphasizes the existence and importance of the Brotherhood of Man and its unifying qualities.
Oh, that noble feeling, / Feels like bells are pealing, / Down with double-dealing, / Oh Brother! You, you got me / Me, I got you, you!
Being part of the brotherhood creates a feeling of nobility and honesty, with mutual trust and unification.
Your lifelong membership is free / Keep agivin' each brother all you can / Oh aren't you proud to be in that fraternity, / The great big Brotherhood of Man, man, man?
Reiteration of the importance of membership in the Brotherhood and the need to help fellow members with pride.
Contributed by Mila E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ginaness
As much as I like Nick in Broadway productions, I think Daniel Radcliffe really killed it as Finch.
Ivana Sarah
Agree, his voice also sound better
Milie
I feel like Nick is the better singer, but Daniel just looks like he's flying when he dances. He's like a tiny explosion! but I like both of them thb!
LifeGivingLemons
He reportedly did alot of practice for his dance numbers and I guess since this was his first big show he went all out every time.
SmilesOn3
+Emilie F For sure.....Nick was the best singer out of all the Finches, but Dan trumped him in the dancing but both were incredible!
ActuallyKeara
Being in a live musical thats this demanding is very hard. Nick, Dan, and Darren are amazing actors and i love each of their unique work stylings! :D Amazing job
Fazzelina
Pretty impressive that all three were able to pull off the part so well while still making it their own and not imitating each other :)
Constanza Hinojosa
This makes me so proud, I was holding my chest and smiling through the entire video :')
ahelmsmusic
Got to see Daniel Radcliffe on Broadway in this roll. That was a good day. Loved the play and music ever since. Break a leg Nick.
Summer Sunlight
I never knew nick jonas was on Broadway! !! wow. he's quite different nowadays with his songs chains and levels. quite the opposite