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.
The Difference
Nick Jonas Lyrics
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You ain't never been touched like this, feel it down your spine
I ain't never been one to miss, don't plan on starting tonight
I think I could be the perfect fit in your life
Yeah, you're looking for love
You say nothing's good, good enough
You've been broken like way too much
'Cause you ain't too uptight
You keep it on the low but you know your body wants mine
Where you tryna go, when you know I'll never waste your time, yeah
If you don't feel the difference when you walk away
'Cause you gonna learn today
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I love you like a grown man, pushing all your buttons
I'll let you in on all my plans, you might learn something (might learn something)
And you might be surprised what you get out of it
These clothes keep you confined, so just get out of 'em
Yeah, you're looking for love
You say nothing's good, good enough
You've been broken like way too much
Let me fix you baby
'Cause you ain't too uptight
You keep it on the low but you know your body wants mine
Where you tryna go, when you know I'll never waste your time, yeah
If you don't feel the difference when you walk away
'Cause you gonna learn today
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
And you will be surprised what you get out of it
These clothes keep you confined, so just get out of 'em
And I will redefine all the damages and fix it
I'm on a mission, to show you the difference
You're looking for love
You say nothing's good, good enough
You've been broken like way too much
Let me fix you baby
'Cause you ain't too uptight
You keep it on the low but you know your body wants mine
Where you tryna go, when you know I'll never waste your time
If you don't feel the difference when you walk away
'Cause you gonna learn today
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
In "The Difference," Nick Jonas sings about a potential love interest who has been hurt before and is hesitant to open up to another person. He reassures her that he is different from anyone she has been with before and is willing to take the time to show her that love is worth the risk. The lyrics portray the idea of being open and vulnerable with someone new, even if it comes with the possibility of being hurt again.
Nick's vocals are smooth and sultry, adding to the sensual undertones of the song. The production is layered with groovy basslines, echoing guitars, and subtle percussion. The chorus is catchy and memorable, making it a potential radio hit.
Overall, "The Difference" is a song about taking a chance on love with someone who is worth it, despite past heartbreak. It promotes the idea of vulnerability and openness in relationships, something that is often difficult but ultimately rewarding.
Line by Line Meaning
You never had a love like this, baby, not this kind
Baby, you've never experienced a love like mine, trust me.
You ain't never been touched like this, feel it down your spine
The way I touch you is a unique and electrifying experience, it sends shivers down your spine.
I ain't never been one to miss, don't plan on starting tonight
I never miss an opportunity to be with you, and I won't start tonight.
I think I could be the perfect fit in your life
I have a strong feeling that I am the perfect addition to your life.
Yeah, you're looking for love
You're searching for love.
You say nothing's good, good enough
You think nothing is good enough for you.
You've been broken like way too much
You have been through a lot of heartbreak and pain.
Let me fix you baby
Let me heal your broken heart.
'Cause you ain't too uptight
You're not too uptight.
You keep it on the low but you know your body wants mine
You may be keeping it low-key, but your body craves mine.
Where you tryna go, when you know I'll never waste your time, yeah
There's no point in trying to run away from me because I will never waste your time.
If you don't feel the difference when you walk away
If you don't feel the difference between me and others when you leave me.
'Cause you gonna learn today
You're going to learn today.
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I will prove to you that I am different from others, baby.
I love you like a grown man, pushing all your buttons
I love you as a mature man, pushing all your boundaries.
I'll let you in on all my plans, you might learn something (might learn something)
I will share all my plans with you, and you might learn something from them.
And you might be surprised what you get out of it
You may be surprised by what you gain from being with me.
These clothes keep you confined, so just get out of 'em
Your clothes limit you, so get out of them and be free.
And I will redefine all the damages and fix it
I will redefine the damage done to you and fix it.
I'm on a mission, to show you the difference
I am on a mission to prove to you that I am different.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEWAIN WHITMORE, NICHOLAS JONAS, JASON EVIGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EllaDcant
You never had a love like this, baby, not this kind
You ain't never been touched like this, feel it down your spine
I ain't never been one to miss, don't plan on starting tonight
I think I could be the perfect fit in your life
Yeah, you're looking for love
You say nothing's good, good enough
You've been broken like way too much
Let me fix you baby
Cause you ain't too uptight
You keep it on the low but you know your body wants mine
Where you tryna go, when you know I'll never waste your time, yeah
If you don't feel the difference when you walk away
Cause you gonna learn today
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I love you like a grown ass man, pushing all your buttons
I'll let you in on all my plans, you might learn something (might learn something)
And you might be surprised what you get out of it
These clothes keep you confined, so just get out of 'em
Yeah, you're looking for love
You say nothing's good, good enough
You've been broken like way too much
Let me fix you baby
Cause you ain't too uptight
You keep it on the low but you know your body wants mine
Where you tryna go, when you know I'll never waste your time
If you don't feel the difference when you walk away
Cause you gonna learn today
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
And you will be surprised what you get out of it
These clothes keep you confined, so just get out of 'em
And I will redefine all the damages and fix it
I'm on a mission, to show you the difference
You're looking for love
You say nothing's good, good enough
You've been broken like way too much
Let me fix you baby
Cause you ain't too uptight
You keep it on the low but you know your body wants mine
Where you tryna go, when you know I'll never waste your time
If you don't feel the difference when you walk away
Cause you gonna learn today
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
I'll show you the difference baby (woo-hoo-ooh, woo-hoo)
@andreapaulinazubia3185
please give this man a grammy.
@snxpdrxgon
Facts......he deserves it so much!!! 👍🏻😍
@wiltuhoward8164
EXACT FUCKING LY. IM SO UPSET HOW UNDERRATED HE IS!
@manel2180
Wellah ya khawty giiir nheboo bezaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaf
@mabelpines618
THANK YOU, @ANDREWPAULINAZUBIA !!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD, FINALLY!
@micahbeckham22
I SWEAR!! HE REALLY NEEDS ONE
@LadyNinaAaPrincess
Nick got it all...He's talented, absolutely handsome and charming
@snxpdrxgon
Facts...❤️💜💚
@ashleybenner670
Nina Grazia he sure does
@xxfloraldeerxx7298
Joe is fire doe-