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"A Little Bit Longer" (CD single) (by Jonas Brothers, Pop)

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Moving, personal ballad about Nick's diabetes.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this single is written by Nick Jonas, and is about his own personal experience living with diabetes. Although there's nothing morbid or detailed about the disease, there is one line that says "waiting on a cure/but none of them are sure." This might raise some questions from younger kids, but will probably go right over their heads.

Positive messages: Just talks about "waiting on a cure/but none of them are sure" in reference to Nick's bout with diabetes.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Released to promote album of same title A Little Bit Longer.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Families can talk about the fact that Nick Jonas is writing and singing about something so personal. Do you think his honesty and vulnerability could help his fans who might also be dealing with health or personal issues themselves? How? Do you think it is a good idea for artists to sing about such things?

What's the story?

What's the story?

"A LITTLE BIT LONGER" is the fourth and final single released by the Jonas Brothers to promote their upcoming third studio album of the same name. It's a personal ballad written by brother Nick about his own dealings with diabetes.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

As if the unstoppable, adorable mop-haired brothers brunette aren't endearing enough, they've now given us a sweet but sad heart-tugging ballad about Nick's issues with diabetes. It features Nick on the piano, his youthful vocals belting out heartfelt lyrics about a mature topic. His personal experience resonates when he sings, "You don't know what you got 'til it's gone/and you don't know what it's like to feel so low/and every time you smile you laugh, you glow." It's a good way to slow down from their otherwise pop-rock and is balanced out with easy guitar and drums. Fans will definitely be rooting for Nick as he sings, "So I'll wait 'til kingdom come/all the highs and lows are gone/a little bit longer/and I'll be fine."

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Released on: August 5, 2008
Label: Hollywood Records
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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h.m.222
kid, 12 years old
 
:.( SAD SONG
This song is very good, but really reminds me of my sister, because she has cancer. I can't listen to i without misting up.

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