Jordan Knight Discography | Unfinished (2011)

Unfinished is the third studio album by Jordan Knight; it was released on May 31, 2011 after the first single “Let’s Go Higher.” Knight co-wrote the album with the exception of only one song, “Like a Wave.”

On the morning of the release, Jordan Knight appeared on the Today Show to promote the album, on a day off from the NKOTBSB Tour. When asked why he had titled the album Unfinished, he said, “Unfinished, it means like as long as you stay positive, stay patient, and stay opened, your life will always be unfinished; a work in progress.”

In an interview for Billboard, Jordan Knight said that the album “started off as kind of a hobby”; he was actually going to release on Twitter some the music he had been working on; “but – he added – the music started coming out so good, and I started talking to some record people and had the idea of doing a whole album.” ^[1]

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Unfinished Track Listing

1. Let’s Go Higher (released as 1st single, on May 31, 2011)
2. Unfinished
3. Like a Wave
4. One More Night
5. Stingy ft. Donnie Wahlberg (released as 2nd single, on June 29, 2011)
6. Kiss It Away
7. Inside
8. O-Face
9. Rockstar
10. Up n Down
11. Believe
12. Never Alone (Delux Edition Bonus Track)
BookletDigital Booklet – Unfinished

Unfinished: Lyrics and Official Videos

1. Let’s Go Higher

“Let’s Go Higher” was released as first single on March 1, 2011. The official video premiered on ET online on April 21, 2011 and then on VEVO two days later.

Written by: Colby O’Donis, Harry Bonner Jr., Jordan Knight, Marcus Siskind, Steve Saxon. Produced by: Colby O’Donis, Marcus “DL” Siskind, Steve “Nef” Saxon, Jordan Knight

Your rattling my words like an earthquake
I’m up in the clouds like ooooo
Somebody bring me down (yeah)
I’m trying to give you … what it feels babe
But I don’t know how to do ooo
I’m losing solid ground (yeah)

[Chorus]
Don’t pitch me
I am falling in love
And if I am dreaming this
Baby, don’t wake me up
You got me hoping, wishing
That this could last one more night
Baby you and me
We can take it to the middle of the dance floor
hey, I got what you need
Tell the DJ keep it spinning on the dance floor (dance floor)
Let’s go higher (lets go higher)
Let’s go high
Let’s go higher (lets go higher)
Let’s go high

You could set it off if you want it
All you gotta do is ooooo
Your body’s calling me (yeah)
And I don’t want to have any regrets
when I’m next to you is like ooooo
Your touch is all I need (oh yeah)

[Chorus]

Let the roller-coaster take me up and let me fall
Just as long as your by my side I’ll go through it all

[Chorus]

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2. Unfinished

Baby I would still be standing here
No matter what you do
If I let you down, just tell me now
And I’ll fix it like a man’s supposed to

What part of I know we can work, don’t you understand
Maybe I’m just making it worse, but I can’t let go of your hand
Let’s fix it, let’s fix it all

Baby stop, right there, take a breath, no it’s not too late
To wait, search yourself, before you steal, steal my life away
You don’t want to try this time, I’m here to fight this crime
Don’t you leave me empty hearted, girl don’t leave this love of ours
Unfinished, unfinished, unfinished whoa oh oh

How can you complicate what I see so clear
Maybe you’re just scared
But if you run away in fear
That just won’t be fair

So close your lips and don’t say those words
I know you want to say
Just let me kiss you anywhere it hurts
Tell me where to start first

And stop, right there, take a breath, no it’s not too late
To wait, search yourself, before you steal, steal my life away
You don’t want to try this time, I’m here to fight this crime
Don’t you leave me empty hearted, girl don’t leave this love of ours
Unfinished, unfinished, unfinished whoa oh oh
Unfinished, unfinished, unfinished whoa oh oh

Just think it over, for a minute
We’d be losing so much, so much, so much

If you didn’t stop, right there, take a breath, no it’s not too late
To wait, search yourself, before you steal, steal my life away
You don’t want to try this time, I’m here to fight this crime
Don’t you leave me empty hearted, girl don’t leave this love of ours
Unfinished, unfinished, unfinished whoa oh oh
Unfinished, unfinished, unfinished whoa oh oh

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3. Like a Wave

Sunrise… sunset
One day I just can’t forget.
I follow you… you follow me
We left footprints on the beach…
You’re so wrong… you’re so right
I can see us bathing in the moonlight
Can you… can you… see… see it… see it too?
(This is what I wanna do)
I wanna search for sea shells on the sea shore
I’m a serve you like a cabana boy
I wanna take you out till the tide comes in
Then we can do it over again

[Chorus:]
Like a wave, baby, I never even saw it coming.
You crashed over me
And I’m never gonna be the same
I can’t deny it… I won’t fight it
So I’m a ride this til it breaks
You got ahold of me and you pulled me under, babe
You’re love is like a wave

Vacation is over
Girl, we had to say goodbye
But I can’t get over us…
Wish I could text you from this flight
I would tell you:
“You are the best thing. Let’s make reservations for next spring.
Right now, baby, right now, I’m already in the middle of booking my flight now.
I wanna search for sea shells on the sea shore
I’m a serve you like a cabana boy
I wanna take you out till the tide comes in
Then we can do it over again

[Chorus:]
Like a wave, baby, I never even saw it coming.
You crashed over me
And I’m never gonna be the same
I can’t deny it… I won’t fight it
So I’m a ride this till it breaks
You got ahold of me and you pulled me under, babe
You’re love is like a wave

[Bridge:]
Until we meet again
I’m a keep your picture in my cell phone
Digital wallpaper, ring tone
Our song takes me back every time it’s on
I guess you got me in a rip zone
Life guard’s telling me, I’m in too deep (too deep… too deep)
Ohh but right now there’s no other place I’d rather be
And that’s when it hits me!

Ohhhh ohhhh ohhh ([spoken:] Like a Wave)

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4. One More Night

Let’s go
Tossin’ and turnin’
Losin’ hours everyday
I keep yearnin’
For a love that went away
Cause, I can’t fall asleep without you
And I can dream no dream without you
And it’s a nightmare just to lay awake

[Chorus:]
I need one more night (one more night [x2])
And in the mornin’ if you don’t love me darling
I won’t fight
Just give me one more night
To make it right
And in the mornin’ if you don’t love me darling
I won’t fight
Give me one more night
To prove my love

Let’s go
So where are you now? (where are you now?)
Are you layin’ in bed in someone else’s arms?
And I don’t know how (how)
To live my life without your heart ohhh
Cause I can’t fall asleep without you
And I can dream no dream without you
And it’s a nightmare just to lay awake ohhh

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5. Stingy ft. Donnie Wahlberg

Tell me you love me, girl.
Over and over again. (over and over and over)
Tell me you love me, girl.
I can be your man.

I saw it coming
It hit me like an 808, straight to my heart.
When you came and told me that you had other plans.
I didn’t wanna believe it. Oh!

[Donnie Wahlberg – Rap]
Yeah
A careless whisper from a careless man
A new found love for the new found friend
Bet your probably gonna say you don’t love me
Bet your probably gonna say you don’t trust me
A careless whisper from a careless man
A new found love for the new found fan
But your probably gonna say you don’t love me
But your probably gonna say you don’t trust me

I’m being selfish, girl,
But I can’t help it.
I don’t want nobody else to love ya, love ya.
Don’t know what I’m gon’ do, It’s not like I own you,
But I can’t see you with another.

[Chorus]
Baby, I’m so… (Stingy)
Baby I’m so… (Stingy)
I can’t let go… (Stingy)
Girl, you got me so… (Stingy)
Stingy

Like cake and ice cream, yeah,
I’ve had my fair share, but I keep wanting more.
You should be wifey, oh-oh,
Instead I’m keeping one foot in and one out the door.
… Yeah

[Donnie Wahlberg – Rap]
A careless whisper from a careless man
A new found love for the new found fan
Bet your probably gonna say you don’t love me
Bet your probably gonna say you don’t trust me
A careless whisper from a careless man
A new found love for the new found fan
But your probably gonna say you gotta fix this
That’s why we had to remix this

I’m being selfish, girl
But I can’t help it
I don’t want nobody else to love ya, love ya
Don’t know what I’m gon’ do,
It’s not like I own you,
But I can’t see you with another.

[Chorus:]
Girl, I’m just so… (Stingy)
Girl, I’m just so… (Stingy)
I can’t let go… (Stingy)
You’ve got me so, yeah… (Stingy)
Stingy

[Bridge:]
Oh, Tell me you love me, girl
Over and over again (over and over and over)
Tell me you love me girl.
I can be your man

[Vamp:]
Ain’t no tellin’ what the future holds
All I know is I can’t let you go
Can’t let you go, can’t let you go
I can love better when it’s flexible
Ain’t no tellin’ what the future holds
All I know is I can’t let you go
Can’t let you go, can’t let you go.

[Chorus:]
But, girl, I’m just so… (Stingy)
Girl, I’m just so… (Stingy)
I can’t let go… (Stingy)
You’ve got me so, yeah… (Stingy)
Stingy
Oh
… Stingy
… Stingy
… Stingy
… Stingy

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6. Kiss It Away

I, I know alot has changed
it ain’t the same
i was givin you the chance to prove me wrong
But all along you just dug a hole deeper
I’m done with trynna figure you out

You played with my lovin now you got nothin
bet you never saw this comin

‘Cause everyday your tearin me apart
so everything I gave from my heart
kiss it away (you might as well just), kiss it away (so turn the lights out)
now put your lips like this and close you eyes
time to kiss our love goodbye
just kiss it away (you might as well just), kiss it away

You are not who you portray
in any way such a beautiful
disguise the smile I had
left me with a hangover
finally I figured you out

You played with my lovin now you got nothin
bet you didn’t see this comin

‘Cause everyday your tearin me apart
so everything I gave it from my heart
kiss it away (you might as well just), kiss it away (so turn the lights out)
now put your lips like this and close you eyes
time to kiss our love goodbye
just kiss it (you might as well just), away kiss it away

I knew it was a matter of time before it came to this
it took alot of courage to say I’m done with this so long baby
I got alot to do and I really wish the best for you girl
just accept this kiss goodbye

Kiss it away
kiss it away
kiss it away
kiss it away

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7. Inside

Did it give you the impression,
That it was over between you and me
Cause I’m feeling the rejection,
But your not gonna make me leave
No

Girl your hiding your emotions,
But I know your vulnerabilities.
Won’t you let me pull you closer,
Let me be the man you need.

[Hook:]
Baby show me what your feeling
Baby please let down your guard
If you take that chance, if you let me in
Girl I’ll take care of your heart

[Chorus:]
Cause I wanna give you my love
And I wanna give you my mind
Girl your the only one I want in my life
And I wanna give you my heart
Baby, I’m gonna make it right
If you let me get inside
Girl, I’m gonna give my all
I’m never gonna leave your side
No you won’t have to worry this time
Cause I wanna give my heart
Baby, I’m gonna make it right
If you let me get inside

You try to avoid another heartache
Cause past relationships were full of pain
You don’t want no disappointments
So you’d rather play it safe

I’m not like the other guys that you’ve been with before
Coming in and out your life like a revolving door
Said I’m beating steady girl
So don’t be afraid to let me near your heart

[Repeat Hook than Chorus]

Put away your shield
Take down your walls
Don’t complicate a thing that should be simple
But your wasting time,
Cause I want you NOW
Baby, let me inside

[Repeat Chorus]

[Repeat Hook]

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8. O-Face

Hey! Oh,Oh,Oh,Oh

[Spoken:] I think tonight’s gonna be that night
You’re body is smooth as a baby, baby
Your fire is cool to the touch
You’re damn near drivin’ me crazy, crazy
And Oo girl I love it so much

Take you to the line,
Keep you hangin’ on
Let me take my time,
I know right where I’m goin’
You’re showin’ me them signs,
You’re gettin’ turned on
And I, And I, I know that you want it girl
It’s ok, to show me that O-Face
Nobody needs to know it babe
What’s between me and you, Stays between me and you
Baby show me that Oo, Oo, Oh
Show me that Oo, Oo, Oh
Baby show me that Oo, Oo, Oh
Show me that Oo, Oo, Oh

Ice cubes between your lips girl
Hot wax drippin’ down (that’s when I know that I gotcha)
I’m gonna give you you’re fix girl
When nobody else is around, nobody (I’m gonna)

Take you to the line,
Keep you hangin’ on
Let me take my time,
I know right when I’m goin’
You’re showin’ me them signs,
You’re gettin’ turned on
And I, (I know), And I, (I know) that you want it girl
It’s ok, (Oh, it’s ok) to show me that O-Face (you can show me girl)
Nobody needs to know it babe
Whats between me and you
Stays between me and you

Oh No shades, lights on (lights on)
Look over your shoulder, I wanna see you lookin’ at me
I wanna see, what’s goin’ on
While I’m takin’ your body over (Oh!)

Girl it’s ok, (you know it’s ok) to show me that O-Face (I wanna see you’re O-Face)
Nobody needs to know it babe, (nobody, nobody, nobody)
Whats between me and you
Stays between me and you, (I Know)
Baby show me that Oo, Oo, Oh
Show me that Oo, Oo, Oh
Baby Show me that Oo, Oo, Oh
Show me that Oo, Oo, Oh
Girl, it’s ok (to show me that O-Face)
Nobody needs to know it babe
Whats between me and you
Stays between me and you

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9. Rockstar

[Verse 1:]
I saw a difference in her
From any other
She stood alone
She was 5 foot something
But 10 feet tall to me (10 feet tall to me)
She had a thing all her own
She didn’t need nobody to take her home (take her home)
No, she knew she what was doin’
When she got into it
It started to turn me on, yeah
Like she wore it off the runway

Like she just stepped off a plane

Straight outta movie scene (movie scene)
Like she owns the crowd (can’t help)… but to look at her now
She’s the cover of a magazine

[Chorus:]
She’s got a body like a rock star
Look at her put on a show
She’s got a body like a rock star
You can put her on a stage and let it go
She can entertain you all night
Won’t be able to fight
Beggin’ for the encore (beggin’ for the encore)
So put your lighters in the sky, she’s in the spotlight
Yeah, that girl’s a rock star (that girl’s a rock star)

[Verse 2:]
I’m in a daze, I’m truly amazed
I’ve become a fan (I’ve become a fan)
She’s got me hangin’ off of every word
Hangin’ off of every word
Tonight she’s in demand
I’m in love with a feeling (yeah) that she’s givin’ (yeah)
As she works the room, she’s not restricted
Where does she get it
I’m so addicted to her (she looks oh-oh)
Like She wore it off the runway

Like she just stepped off a plane

Straight outta movie scene
Like she owns the crowd (can’t help) but to look at her now

She’s the cover of a magazine

[Chorus:]
She’s got a body like a rock star
Look at her put on a show (look at her put on a show)
She’s got a body like a rock star
You can put her on a stage and let it go (let it go)
She can entertain you all night
Won’t be able to fight
Beggin’ for the encore (beggin for the encore)

So put your lighters in the sky, she’s in the spotlight
Yeah, that girl’s a rock star (that girl’s a rock star)

[Bridge:]
Rock, rock, rock your body baby, baby, oh yeah (isn’t she’s a rock star)
Just rock, rock, rock your body, on me, baby, oh yeah (isn’t she a rock star)
Rock, rock, rock your body, baby for me oh yeah
(Isn’t she a rock star)
Just rock, rock, rock your body, baby

(Yeah)
She’s got a body like a rock star
Look at her put on a show (show me girl)
She’s got a body like a rock star
You can put her on a stage and let it go (oh, yeah)
She can entertain you all night… Won’t be able to fight
Beggin’ for the encore (beggin’ for the encore)

So put your lighters in the sky, she’s in the spotlight

Yeah, that girl’s a rock star. (that girl’s a rock star)
(That girl’s a rock star)
(Rock star)
(That girl’s a rock star)

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10. Up n Down

Hey girl I like the way, you shake and move that thing,
I see I’m doing me, and baby this thing is twenty/twenty!
I think I’m just about to make my move somehow
I got a proposition; let me buy you what you’re sipping.

I don’t mean to rush you,
I don’t want you to feel pressure,
It’s just a question and if the answer is no
I can wait all night, girl, I can wait all night!
‘Till the feeling’s right, girl I can wait all night!
She’ll… working around, I’m losing control
When you go up n down, up n down!
I like the way you keep me guessing..
Got me acting like an adolescent
Up n down, (let’s go) up n down!
(when you go) Up, up, up, I go down
When I go up, up,
It goes down
When U go up, up,
I’ll go down,
When I go up, up,
It goes down, oh!

It’s getting after dark,
Let’s take this way too far,
jump on my spaceship,
I’ll make you so you see the stars.
the lights are hitting right,
Reflecting off your backside
Girl, I kinda like how you do, do, do, do it!

I don’t mean to rush you,
I don’t want you to feel pressure,
It’s just a question and if the answer is no
I can wait all night, girl, I can wait all night!
‘Till the feeling’s right, girl I can wait all night!
She’ll.. working around, I’m losing control
When you go up n down, up n down!
I like the way you keep me guessing..
Got me acting like an adolescent
Up n down, (let’s go) up n down!
(when you go) Up, up, up, I go down
When I go up, up,
It goes down
When U go up, up,
I’ll go down,
When I go up, up,
It goes down, oh!

Your body’s working, baby
I like how you work it, girl!
Your body’s working, baby!
I’m working your body, girl!
Your body’s working, baby
I like how you work it, girl!
Your body’s working, baby!
Cause I’m working your body, girl!

She’ll… working around, I’m losing control
When you go up n down, up n down!
I like the way you keep me guessing..
Got me acting like an adolescent
Up n down, (let’s go) up n down!
(when you go) Up, up, up, I go down
When I go up, up,
It goes down
When U go up, up,
I’ll go down,
When I go up, up,
It goes down, oh!

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11. Believe

Whoa, whoa, oh, whoa

Baby, how can you win
If you give up on love?
For every tear that you cry
I’ll sacrifice enough

Just try it again, let me in
Just follow me from here
Open your heart
I can turn it around

Where will you go
If in your heart you forget how to find love?
You’ll never know if you don’t give it a chance
You gotta prove your faith

Ooh, you’re stuck and you know it, know it
Oh, girl, you’re stuck and you know it, know it
You’re stuck and you know it, know it
If you don’t believe

I don’t understand
Why should I take his name
Tell me how can I help
If you don’t pass this blame?

Why do you pretend, you don’t feel
How I feel inside?
When I see the truth
Every time in your eyes

Where will you go
If in your heart you forget how to find love?
You’ll never know if you don’t give it a chance
You gotta prove your faith

Baby, you’re stuck and you know it, know it
Baby, you’re stuck and you know it, know it
You’re stuck and you know it, know it
If you don’t, if you don’t just believe

Just say you believe in me
Just like I believe in you
Baby, don’t be afraid, be afraid of love

Tell me where will you go
If in your heart you forget how to find love?
You’ll never know if you don’t give it a chance
You gotta prove your faith

I can see that you’re stuck and you know it, know it
Really could see that you’re stuck and you know it, know it
You don’t have to be, have to be stuck and you know it, know it
If you just believe, please don’t give up on love

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Interviews

2009. Jordan Knight Talks About What Turned Out To Be “Unfinished

2011. Jordan Knight On The Today Show

On a day off from the NKOTBSB Tour, Jordan Knight appeared on The Today Show to promote his album; he talks about his children (4 and 11 at the time) and he mentions that Joey had flown to Los Angeles to welcome his baby girl Kira. Jordan also explains what “Unfinished” means and talks about how the NKOTBSB Tour came to be.

Jordan Knight. A Little Bit About Everything

References

[1] Graff G. (2011) “Jordan Knight: ‘Unfinished’ Album Started ‘As Kind of a Hobby'” URL: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/470898/jordan-knight-unfinished-album-started-as-kind-of-a-hobby