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.
Wrong Again
Nick Jonas Lyrics
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Father I hate to tell you this
You taught me how to hit the mark
And once again I missed,
Touch the fire
You always said that I get burned
Why is it so hard, to remember
All the lessons I have learned?
How can you look at me that way
When I have failed so many times
Showing my love you tell the world
This child is mine,
How can you walk that extra mile,
I see forgiveness in your smile
So should you reject me?
Wrong again
Once again,
Lord I have wondered from your path
Thought I knew a better way
From a shorter word you've asked
Standing here,
I don't deserve a second chance
And I cant conceal the shame of you
To more I can stand,
How can you look at me that way
When I have failed so many times
Showing me love you tell the world
This child is mine,
How can u walk that extra mile,
I see forgiveness in your smile
So should deserve me?
Wrong again
When I look into your face,
And see the power of your grace
I find it so hard to believe
Forgiveness that your showing me,
I see the answer in your eyes
Love and mercy I realized
Finally the truth has set me free,
How can you look at me that way
When I have failed so many times
Showing me love you tell the world
This child is mine,
How can you walk that extra mile
I see forgiveness in your smile
I thought you was going,
Instead your just holy,
Thought you would judge me,
Instead you just love me,
So should you reject me,
Wrong again
The lyrics of Nick Jonas's song "Wrong Again" explore the theme of forgiveness and the struggle to live up to expectations set by loved ones and by God. The first verse addresses the relationship between a son and his father, with the son feeling guilty for falling short of his father's teachings, like touching the fire and getting burned. He wonders why he can't remember the lessons he has learned but ultimately feels grateful for his father's forgiveness and support. The second verse shifts to the relationship between the singer and God, with the singer admitting they strayed from God's path and feel unworthy of a second chance. However, they are moved by God's forgiveness and mercy and feel like they have been set free.
The chorus ties both verses together, with the singer expressing their disbelief at being forgiven despite their failures. The lyrics convey a sense of humility and vulnerability, with the singer acknowledging their mistakes and expressing gratitude for being loved despite their flaws. The song ultimately conveys a message of hope and redemption, reminding listeners that it's never too late to seek forgiveness and that love and mercy are always available.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrong again,
Acknowledging failure yet again
Father I hate to tell you this
Addressing God with a slight sense of shame
You taught me how to hit the mark
Training for success and doing well in life
And once again I missed,
Failing to meet expectations
Touch the fire
Exploring risks and taking chances
You always said that I get burned
The elder's wisdom to protect from failure
Why is it so hard, to remember
Reflecting on struggles with memory to prevent failure
All the lessons I have learned?
Recognizing past experiences and applying them to prevent failure
How can you look at me that way
Feeling judged or ashamed
When I have failed so many times
Experiencing a pattern of failure
Showing my love you tell the world
Expressing affection even with failures
This child is mine,
Proud parental love despite mistakes
How can you walk that extra mile,
Going above and beyond for forgiveness
I see forgiveness in your smile
Perceiving an accepting and loving nature from others
So should you reject me?
Questioning if acceptance is deserved
Lord I have wondered from your path
Straying from religious or personal values
Thought I knew a better way
Hubris and overconfidence leading to mistakes
From a shorter word you've asked
Realizing the importance of listening to advice
Standing here,
Presently reflecting on the past
I don't deserve a second chance
Feeling unworthy of redemption or forgiveness
And I can't conceal the shame of you
Unable to hide from one's own faults
To more I can stand,
Struggling to bear the burden of guilt
When I look into your face,
Seeking support or guidance from a higher power
And see the power of your grace
Recognizing the overwhelming love and forgiveness from God
I find it so hard to believe
Unbelieving in one's own ability to be forgiven
Forgiveness that your showing me,
Receiving unanticipated absolution
I see the answer in your eyes
Finding insight and guidance in divine wisdom
Love and mercy I realized
Discovering the power of love and acceptance
Finally the truth has set me free,
Gaining liberation through recognition of faults and acceptance
I thought you was going,
Expecting rejection and punishment
Instead your just holy,
Encountering stark contrast between expectations and divine love
Thought you would judge me,
Anticipating negative consequences
Instead you just love me,
Receiving unexpected compassion and kindness
So should you reject me,
Questioning the potential for redemption
Wrong again
Acknowledging failure again
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@born2sing101
This song is truly amazing. I miss music like this, music that sends a message and has really empowering lyrics. Love love Nick <3
@XxMakeSomeoneSmilexX
"Showing me love you tell the world this child is mine..." I love being a daughter of the only true King-Jesus. Love this song!!
@JellyS13
his voice is soooo beautiful. for all the haters who say he can't sing, they need to hear this. this is a little eleven year old boy who sings like a heavenly angel.
@JP.8129.
i cired. i love this so much. his voice is like an angel when he was younger! great video!
@mj21yam
its really a good praise and worship song!!!for a christian like me God is really faithfull in His promises and His love is unconditional.love this song..thanks
@slspartanlvr59
they should write more songs like this now. Nicholas' songs never fail to touch my heart. i can't imagine what it would be like if he sang them all again now, with that beautifully matured voice of his. oh man, i would die. i think he should do it! <3
@ShireenMalik1D
God !! I so love him! just amazing!
@funkypunkyflower
Oh my gosh. It just fits into my life. I love it. I love Nicholas Jerry Jonas. I love the Jonas Brothers. Wow it made me cry... OH GOSH I LOVE IT!!! Thank you for putting this in and thanks to Nick for singing this. ♥
@njrox1220
i couldn't stop crying!! i realized every single thing i did wrong while listening to this song!!! i feel so horrible right now!!! but i really love this song!! it is so beautiful and inspirational. i think my dad might even like it!!!!
@emilystubblefield5437
i was always a believer then when i was in high school i was not a believer now Sunday I'm being baptised