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.
I Will Be The Light
Nick Jonas Lyrics
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I can see it in your eyes
Tell me what's on your mind
Don't keep it all inside
I am here for you
(I am here for you)
Turn your smile into a frown
I'll help you work it out
When the answer's hard to find
I will give you peace of mind
When you need a friend to call
I'll be right there beside you
To shelter you and guide you
I'll miss you candle light
When your tear drops start to fall
I will be there to dry them
Before you can cry them
On the darkest night
I will be the light
I will be the light
Do do do do do do
You can share your secrets here
There's no need to be afraid
My love will never change
It's unconditional
(It's unconditional)
Knock the door to your heart
Knocked down and torn apart
I'll help you make a start
And build it up again
Help you shine a light within
When you need a friend to call
(When you need a friend)
I'll be right there beside you
To shelter you and guide you
I'll miss you candle light
(I'll miss you candle light)
When your tear drops start to fall
(I will dry them)
I will be there to dry them
Before you can cry them
On the darkest night
I will be the light
I will be the light
Do do do do do do
Everybody's searching for somebody to believe in
Everybody needs someone to care
A shoulder you can cry on
A love you can rely on
Reach out and trust me if you can
Just take my hand
When you need a friend to call
(Anytime you need a friend)
I'll be right there beside you
To shelter you and guide you
I'll miss you candle light
(And you can rely on me)
When your tear drops start to fall
I will be there to dry them
Before you can cry them
On the darkest night
I will be the light
I will be the light
Do do do do do do
No wind
No rain
No storm is ever going to stand in my way
No load is too great
Hold on
I'll be there to carry the weight
No wind
No rain
No storm is ever going to stand in my way
No load is too great
Hold on
I'll be there to carry the weight
The song "I Will Be The Light" by Nick Jonas is a beautiful expression of unconditional love, friendship, and support. The song's lyrics speak about being there for someone who is going through tough times and needs a friend to lean on, to share their secrets with, to cry on their shoulder, and ultimately to help them find peace of mind. Jonas starts by describing how he can see the pain in the other person's eyes and is ready to listen to what's on their mind, promising that they don't have to keep it all inside. He assures the person that he will always be there for them, even when things get tough and the answers are hard to find. Jonas uses the image of a candle light to emphasize how he will miss the other person's light if they start crying, but he will be there to dry their tears before they can even fall. He reiterates that he will be the light on the darkest night, someone the other person can rely on and trust completely.
Jonas goes on to say that everybody needs someone to believe in, care for, and rely on. He tells the other person that they can trust him and take his hand, as he will never let them down. Jonas again talks about how he will be there to shelter, guide, and support the other person, no matter what storm may come their way. Even if the other person's load is heavy, Jonas promises to be there, to carry it with them and help them overcome any obstacle.
Overall, "I Will Be The Light" is a touching song with a powerful message of love and support. It encourages listeners to be there for their friends and loved ones, to listen, and to offer help and support during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see it in your eyes
I can sense that something is troubling you
Tell me what's on your mind
Please share with me what you are thinking about
Don't keep it all inside
You shouldn't keep your thoughts bottled up
I am here for you
I'm always available to help you
Did somebody bring you down
Did someone upset or hurt you?
Turn your smile into a frown
Did something make you sad?
I'll help you work it out
I'll assist you in finding a solution
When the answer's hard to find
If the solution seems elusive
I will give you peace of mind
I'll bring you comfort and assurance
When you need a friend to call
When you require someone to talk to
I'll be right there beside you
I'll always stay close to you
To shelter you and guide you
To protect and advise you
I'll miss you candle light
I'll be there to offer my support and warmth
When your tear drops start to fall
When you're sad and start to cry
I will be there to dry them
I'll console and comfort you
Before you can cry them
I'll attempt to prevent your tears from falling
On the darkest night
Even in the darkest moments
I will be the light
I'll be the one to guide you through it all
You can share your secrets here
You can tell me anything
There's no need to be afraid
You don't have to be scared
My love will never change
My love for you is unconditional
It's unconditional
It has no limits or conditions
Knock the door to your heart
Trying to open up your emotions
Knocked down and torn apart
Feeling hurt and vulnerable
I'll help you make a start
I'll help you begin anew
And build it up again
Construct it back to its original state
Help you shine a light within
I'll help you find your inner strength and courage
Everybody's searching for somebody to believe in
Everyone needs someone to trust and confide in
Everybody needs someone to care
We all need people who care about us
A shoulder you can cry on
Someone to lean on during hard times
A love you can rely on
A dependable love
Reach out and trust me if you can
Try to put your trust in me
Just take my hand
Let me help you through this
Anytime you need a friend
Whenever you need someone to talk to
And you can rely on me
You can count on me
No wind
Nothing can stop me from being there
No rain
Even difficult situations won't hinder me
No storm is ever going to stand in my way
No obstacle can keep me from helping you
No load is too great
No stress or problem is too overwhelming
Hold on
Stay strong
I'll be there to carry the weight
I'll help you bear the burden
Contributed by Christian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheLucky13xx
I've been thinking about suicide recently. I had a rope, and learned how to tie a noose today. I was on youtube today and suddenly felt an urge to come back to listen to some Jonas brothers songs one last time before I hung myself from my tree in the front yard... I came across this... And I know that Nick really WILL be the light. Even if he isn't physically here with me. He is emotionally here with me and I'd like to thank him for that. I'm giving life another chance ♥. Thank you Nick...
Chelsea Daley
TheLucky13xx I couldn't believe this song reminds me of how nick really helped me too see my light of who I am as a person and I love him and his brothers so much
Chris x
I love this song, it's amazing and the lyrics are just amazing. There are no words for it! Nick sings great songs!
Dem14ever
WHY is Nick so.......So ..There's no words for him he's WAY beyond amazing!
actinggirlie02
i love this song! i cry every time i hear it! i wish i had a light like him...:/
Chanel Johnson
This song is beautiful!!! This is all I can say because this song describes its self. Tears come every time I listen to this song. I love Nicholas Jerry Jonas. I love the whole Jonas family!
MewMinto34
This song is my new favorite. It's just so sweet and beautiful, I love it! Nick is such a sweetheart.
Chelsea Daley
This song really saved my life in so many ways possible to keep me seeing my light of who I truly am as a person with Down syndrome with special needs he really has helped me see the light from within my soul
xJonasMockingbird
I Dedicate this amazing song to all my Jonas Family<3 :)
Lila Rivers
I love this song:)