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.
Spaceman
Nick Jonas Lyrics
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Find somebody who can solve 'em
I feel like a spaceman
I feel like a spaceman
TV tells me what to think
Bad news, maybe I should drink
'Cause I feel like a spaceman
I feel like a spaceman
They say it's a phase it'll change if we vote
And I pray that it will, but I know that it won't
I'm a spaceman
Yeah, I'm a spaceman
And the numbers are high, but we keep going down
'Cause we ain't supposed to live with nobody around
I'm a spaceman
I'm a spaceman
And I'm talking to you
But it never feels like it comes through
Out on my own
I'm a spaceman
Yeah, yeah, I'm a spaceman
From the dark side of the moon
I know that it's sad, but it's true
I'm tryna get home
I'm a spaceman
Yeah, yeah, I'm a spaceman
Out on my own
Mask off minute I get home
All safe now that I'm alone
Almost like a spaceman
I feel like a spaceman
Keep on thinking that we're close
No drugs, still an overdose
I'm in outer space, man
I feel like a spaceman
And I'm talking to you
But it never feels like it comes through
Out on my own
I'm a spaceman
Yeah, yeah, I'm a spaceman
From the dark side of the moon
I know that it's sad, but it's true
I'm tryna get home
I'm a spaceman
Yeah, yeah, I'm a spaceman
Out on my own
Hard times make you love the view
Right now I think I'm getting through
Only way that I can
But I feel like a spaceman
And I'm talking to you
But it never feels like it comes through
Out on my own
I'm a spaceman
Yeah, yeah, I'm a spaceman
From the dark side of the moon
I know that it's sad, but it's true
I'm tryna get home
I'm a spaceman
Yeah, yeah, I'm a spaceman
Out on my own
Don't wanna be alone
Don't wanna be
Don't wanna be out on my own
Don't wanna be alone
Don't wanna be
Don't wanna be out on my own
I'm a spaceman
I'm a spaceman
The song "Spaceman" by Nick Jonas addresses the feeling of isolation and disconnection from the world around us, especially during hard times. The lyrics describe the idea of feeling like a spaceman, being out of touch with reality, despite being surrounded by people, news, and everyday life events. The line "TV tells me what to think, bad news maybe I should drink" highlights the idea of media-induced overload and the desperation to escape it.
The chorus continues with Nick Jonas acknowledging the current state of the world and the ongoing pandemic, wondering if things will ever change. He emphasizes that he feels like a spaceman, disconnected from everyone, unable to communicate effectively, and living in his own world. The reference to the dark side of the moon is an analogy for the loneliness and the longing to be heard.
The last verse emphasizes that tough times can make you appreciate what's important, but loneliness and isolation can still persist despite that. The repetition of the phrase "Don't wanna be alone" emphasizes the need for human connection even in the middle of isolation.
Overall, "Spaceman" is a poignant reflection on the emotional struggles that many of us feel during tough times, especially during the pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of connection in our lives, as well as the overwhelming sense of loneliness that can arise from being disconnected from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Houston, think we got some problems
There are issues and challenges that need to be addressed
Find somebody who can solve 'em
We need to seek help and find solutions to overcome these problems
I feel like a spaceman
I feel isolated and disconnected from the world around me
TV tells me what to think
The media and society have a strong influence on how I perceive things
Bad news, maybe I should drink
The negative news and events are overwhelming and causing me to feel distressed, and I may resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms
'Cause I feel like a spaceman
This feeling of disconnection and isolation isn't going away
They say it's a phase it'll change if we vote
People say that the current situation can be altered through political action
And I pray that it will, but I know that it won't
I have hope for change, but I also believe that it may not come to fruition
And the numbers are high, but we keep going down
Despite the high numbers and statistics, things are getting worse
'Cause we ain't supposed to live with nobody around
It's not normal or natural for humans to live in isolation or without social contact
I'm a spaceman
This feeling of isolation and disconnect is causing me to feel like an astronaut or alien
And I'm talking to you
I'm reaching out and trying to connect with others
But it never feels like it comes through
Despite my efforts to communicate, it seems like my message isn't being received or understood
Out on my own
I feel like I'm alone and without support
From the dark side of the moon
I feel like I'm living in a place that is far from familiar and comfortable
I know that it's sad, but it's true
Although it may be difficult to accept, this feeling of isolation is a reality
I'm tryna get home
I am attempting to find my way back to a place of belonging and connection
Mask off minute I get home
As soon as I am in my own space, I can let my guard down and be myself
All safe now that I'm alone
I feel secure and protected when I am by myself
Almost like a spaceman
This feeling of isolation and disconnect is still present when I am alone
Keep on thinking that we're close
Despite the challenges, I am still hopeful that a solution and connection can be found
No drugs, still an overdose
Even though I am not using drugs or alcohol, this feeling of isolation and overwhelm is still affecting me greatly
I'm in outer space, man
This feeling of disconnect is so intense that it's as if I am in a different world or universe
Hard times make you love the view
Even during difficult times, we can learn to appreciate and find beauty in our surroundings
Right now I think I'm getting through
Despite everything, I feel like I am making progress and overcoming this feeling of isolation
Only way that I can
I have to keep striving and pushing forward to find a way out of this disconnect
Don't wanna be alone
I don't want to continue feeling isolated and disconnected
I'm a spaceman
Once again emphasizing the feeling of isolation and disconnect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nick Jonas, Greg Kurstin, Maureen McDonald
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MTV
Spoiler the moon person at the VMAs is actually Nick Jonas
@snackingwithnatie2325
Is this true omg cause so freaking iconic and epic holy shit!
@melatrude4269
@natalie rivera2122 yes it's true...
@anxxmm8663
Iconic
@chirhalproductions5168
i love MTV's comments 😂 they're the best 🪐🖤
@singtorres6049
Nick is the best
@redass93
Love how people focus on the space part and noone is talking about how he wrote poetry about covid... The song is simply amazing.
@stephenoni2019
that's what I was thinking about throughout the song
@cosmicrae
He wrote a whole album to cope. Good use of energy!
@hawaiigeneral3045
Yesssss exactly