Released on June 3, 2016, "" serves as the second single from Nick Jonas’s third solo studio album, Last Year Was Complicated . Featuring a smooth bridge from Ty Dolla $ign , the track leans into a "grown and sexy" R&B vibe, blending pulsing beats with trap-influenced production. The Meaning: More Freedom, Less Breakfast
The central metaphor, "throw some bacon on it," suggests that when life is already going well, you add something extra to make it even better—much like adding bacon to an already great dish. Nick Jonas - Bacon ft. Ty Dolla $ign
The music video, filmed at the vintage diner in New Orleans , leans heavily into the literal interpretation of the title. Released on June 3, 2016, "" serves as
Despite its literal title, the song isn't a culinary anthem. According to Jonas, "Bacon" is about the liberation found roughly two months after a breakup. It captures the moment you realize you're finally okay being solo and start embracing your newfound freedom—staying out late, avoiding drama, and doing exactly what you want. The music video, filmed at the vintage diner
: Jonas dances through the diner, serving plates of "salty pork goodness" to patrons and eventually starting a full-blown restaurant party.
