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.
Conspiracy Theory
Nick Jonas Lyrics
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Conspiracy theory
Better keep it down
Cause the walls are thin
And the word is out, now
Like it or leave it
Cause the walls are thin
And the word is out, now
Better that you didn't know
Better that they didn't choke
That's right
Why do we need to live in fear
Knowing that threats are real
This time
Conspiracy theory
Gonna make you shake
Don't hit the brake
No time to waste, now
Like it or leave it
Better hit the road
Cause the road that we know is gonna fade away, now
Better that you didn't know
Better that they didn't choke
That's right
Why do we need to live in fear
Knowing that threats are real
This time
Conspiracy theory babe
Conspiracy theory babe
Oh
Yeah oh oh oo oo
Conspiracy theory
Better keep it down
Cause the walls are thin
And the word is out, now
Like it or leave it
Don't make sound
Cause the walls are thin
And the word is out, now
Better that you didn't know
Better that they didn't choke
Why we need to live in fear
Knowing that threats are real
This time
Yeah
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
The lyrics to Nick Jonas's song "Conspiracy Theory" speak to the idea that sometimes it's better not to know everything, that ignorance can provide a certain level of protection against the harsh realities of the world. The song warns against sharing too much information, especially in a time when threats are real and walls are thin. It's a call to keep an eye on the world around us, but to be careful not to become paranoid or driven by fear, because that can be just as dangerous as being unaware. The repetition of "conspiracy theory" is like a refrain, driving home the point that sometimes the things we think are hidden truths are really just imagined dangers.
Overall, there's a sense of urgency to the song, as if time is running out and we need to be more vigilant than ever before. The idea that the "road that we know is gonna fade away" suggests that we need to be prepared for change, to expect the unexpected and to adapt quickly. In a world where fake news and alternative facts can spread like wildfire, it's important to be discerning, to question what we hear and to verify information before sharing it. The message of "Conspiracy Theory" is to be cautious, but not afraid, to be vigilant, but not paranoid, and to be informed, but not overwhelmed.
Line by Line Meaning
Conspiracy theory
The subject matter of this song is a theory that people believe in, but it is not one that should be discussed openly.
Better keep it down
It is wise to keep quiet about this theory because it is not a popular one.
Cause the walls are thin
The surroundings are not soundproof, so talking about the conspiracy theory might be overheard.
And the word is out, now
This topic has gained attention and has spread throughout the community, so it is better to stay on the safe side by not discussing it.
Like it or leave it
Whether or not one chooses to accept the theory is up to them.
Don't make sound
Do not make a fuss about it by bringing it up in conversation.
Better that you didn't know
It is better for some people to not be aware of this conspiracy theory.
Better that they didn't choke
It's better for people with delicate sensibilities that this particular theory isn't shared.
Why do we need to live in fear
Why does humanity need to be burdened with various theories and thoughts that cause unease and anxiety?
Knowing that threats are real
While there are real threats out there, paranoia and fear-mongering doesn't do us any good.
This time
We should learn from previous times we lived in fear, and work to move beyond it.
Gonna make you shake
This conspiracy theory is so outrageous, it might make some people uncomfortable or scared.
Don't hit the brake
Do not pause, or stop, and think about this theory. Do not give it attention or validity, but do not ignore it either.
No time to waste, now
It's urgent to continue going until we figure out what we think and how we should move forward.
Better hit the road
One way to avoid this topic is to simply move on from it and focus on something else.
Cause the road that we know is gonna fade away, now
Because this theory is becoming too widespread, we must move on from it to avoid being entangled in it and having our priorities shift.
Conspiracy theory babe
This song is a warning not to give credence to conspiracies that are not rooted in fact.
Yeah oh oh oo oo
A vocalization of agreement with the previous statement.
Na na na na na
Vocalization to come back from the solos of the instruments.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS JONAS
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dayshawna
i can’t believe he wrote and produced this whole record. this was real music, the pop stuff he started doing was not it, it was alright but this is too good to be true
Zdravko Pernikov
@John Fields, you are the man! Thanks for making such great music with the bros.
Myriam Beck
he's killing the vocals but prince's band is on another level too as well as david ryan harris
John Fields
thanks for diggin it
Ashlee Hemmo1996
The more I am reflecting back on the Jobros old school days, I miss Nick's rock n roll days. You can see how he pours his heart and energy in his music. I miss this Nick Jonas. His prime. ❤
Sarah Rebeca
It is ridiculous how people can regress ... That's a great music
Mulú
Tu mejor epoca Nick, amaria que tocaras esto de nuevo
Deolinda C R
I remember listening to this song and the cd so much!!! ... I guess I will put the songs on my phone and played them a hundred times lol I'm sad now I wish he'd still make this type of music.
Anna
I wish nick Jonas and the administration stayed together...
Samia Shafiq
@Martin gardner this would be also really cool