Joe Jonas Sings About Giving a Romantic Partner 'Everything I Had' in Emotional New Alex Warren Collaboration

Mar. 15, 2025

Alex Warren and Joe Jonas.Photo:Jimmy Fontaine

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Joe Jonasis burning down this time around.On Friday, Dec. 6, the"Burnin’ Up"singer collaborated withAlex Warrenfor a new version of the latter’s song"Burning Down" which dropped as a single in September from his debut albumYou’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1).In the second verse of the song, Jonas, 35, andWarren, 24, sing about making sacrifices for a romantic partner. “Oh, was it all a game?/Look what our lovе became/I gave you everything I had,” they sing.The chorus is especially emotional, evoking the imagery of a house burning down. “Said I’m the one who’s wanted/For all the fires you started/You knew the house was burning down/I had to get out,” Jonas and Warren harmonized.“I’m excited to be collaborating on a newer rendition of ‘Burning Down’ with Alex. His voice and songwriting are incredible. It’s been exciting to watch such a talented artist grow and come into his own,” Jonas said of Warren in a press release."‘Burning Down’ was already such a powerhouse song, so when he asked me to be a part of this version, I was honored. We had so much fun in the studio together and I hope that comes across when people hear it.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“It’s surreal that someone I grew up admiring connected with my music so deeply that they wanted to collaborate on a new take on the song,” Warren said of Jonas in a press release.“Working with Joe has been amazing—not only because he’s incredibly talented and added a whole new layer to the record but also because he’s such an incredible human,” he continued. “We click both in and out of the studio, making this collaboration even more special to me.“Alex Warren and Joe Jonas.Warren, who made hisMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradedebut in November,exclusively told PEOPLEabout a role he dreamt of as a child — which is not unlike something Jonas did in the past.“I really wanted to be a Nickelodeon actor really badly… Nickelodeon or Disney,” Warren said. “That was my favorite stuff growing up. I was obsessed with every show likeiCarly,Hannah Montanaand all the greats…Suite Life of Zack & Cody.“The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!“If Nickelodeon or Disney had to ask me to guest star in a show, I don’t care what they would pay me, I would do it just for the fact that it was a bucket list thing of mine,” he continued. “Still do it to this day… it’s so weird, but genuinely.“Earlier in his career, Jonas (along with his brothersNickandKevin) wereinCamp Rockand had their own television show calledJONAS. The Grammy winnerreleased the single “What This Could Be"in October from his upcoming albumMusic for People Who Believe In Love.

Joe Jonasis burning down this time around.

On Friday, Dec. 6, the"Burnin' Up"singer collaborated withAlex Warrenfor a new version of the latter’s song"Burning Down” which dropped as a single in September from his debut albumYou’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1).

In the second verse of the song, Jonas, 35, andWarren, 24, sing about making sacrifices for a romantic partner. “Oh, was it all a game?/Look what our lovе became/I gave you everything I had,” they sing.

The chorus is especially emotional, evoking the imagery of a house burning down. “Said I’m the one who’s wanted/For all the fires you started/You knew the house was burning down/I had to get out,” Jonas and Warren harmonized.

“I’m excited to be collaborating on a newer rendition of ‘Burning Down’ with Alex. His voice and songwriting are incredible. It’s been exciting to watch such a talented artist grow and come into his own,” Jonas said of Warren in a press release.

“‘Burning Down’ was already such a powerhouse song, so when he asked me to be a part of this version, I was honored. We had so much fun in the studio together and I hope that comes across when people hear it.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“It’s surreal that someone I grew up admiring connected with my music so deeply that they wanted to collaborate on a new take on the song,” Warren said of Jonas in a press release.

“Working with Joe has been amazing—not only because he’s incredibly talented and added a whole new layer to the record but also because he’s such an incredible human,” he continued. “We click both in and out of the studio, making this collaboration even more special to me.”

Alex Warren and Joe Jonas.

Warren, who made hisMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradedebut in November,exclusively told PEOPLEabout a role he dreamt of as a child — which is not unlike something Jonas did in the past.

“I really wanted to be a Nickelodeon actor really badly… Nickelodeon or Disney,” Warren said. “That was my favorite stuff growing up. I was obsessed with every show likeiCarly,Hannah Montanaand all the greats…Suite Life of Zack & Cody.”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

“If Nickelodeon or Disney had to ask me to guest star in a show, I don’t care what they would pay me, I would do it just for the fact that it was a bucket list thing of mine,” he continued. “Still do it to this day… it’s so weird, but genuinely.”

Earlier in his career, Jonas (along with his brothersNickandKevin) wereinCamp Rockand had their own television show calledJONAS. The Grammy winnerreleased the single “What This Could Be"in October from his upcoming albumMusic for People Who Believe In Love.

source: people.com