- - Nick Jonas Recalls Wondering If He’s a ‘Thoughtful Husband’ and ‘Good Father’ as He Releases New Song ‘Gut Punch’

Rachel RaposasJanuary 2, 2026 at 6:43 AM

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Nick Jonas in a promotional photo for his ‘Gut Punch’ song -

Nick Jonas released a new single titled “Gut Punch”

In the song’s vulnerable lyrics, Jonas reflects on life as father to Malti Mari and husband to Priyanka Chopra

His new album, Sunday Best, will be released on Feb. 6, 2026

New year, new music from Nick Jonas.

Jonas, 33, began 2026 by releasing a new single, “Gut Punch,” offering fans an early look at his upcoming fifth solo album, Sunday Best. In the introspective song, Jonas contemplates his role as a father to Malti Mari and husband to Priyanka Chopra, as well as his sense of self-image.

Jonas shared that at the heart of the song is a child-like joy and wonder, which has been clouded by the large and small stresses of life.

“I tend to be hyper critical of myself, not typically about my appearance or getting older, but I was wondering, ‘Am I doing everything to be the best version of myself? Am I a present and thoughtful husband? Am I a good father?’ ” the singer said in a statement. “As time goes by, the stress and complications of life will weigh on you. It’s important to remember there was once a version of you who was carefree and loved the world.”

The track begins softly, with Jonas musing about his hair growth (or lack thereof), then more broadly, his personal growth. As someone close to him, simply referred to as “Phil,” reminds him to “go easy on yourself,” in the lyrics, Jonas ponders if phrases like that have lost meaning to him.

In the chorus, Jonas gets vulnerable about how he views himself as the song's beat picks up.

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Nick Jonas in a promotional photo for his ‘Gut Punch’ song

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"Hit me like a gut punch / I hurt my own feelings / How did I get so good at being mean to myself?" Jonas sings. "I should turn the heat down / Tell myself to chill out / Damn I really hate the way I talk to myself."

Throughout the song, Jonas reflects on social habits and tendencies he struggles with, like people pleasing and faking a smile.

"Now what would it be like / If I just tried being nice / To the person that I'm seeing in the mirror?" he sings.

Fans first got a taste of "Gut Punch" in November when Jonas performed the track live on tour in Las Vegas. He continued sharing the song with audiences on subsequent stops on his tour.

Most recently, Jonas performed “Gut Punch” during a performance at the Samsung TV Plus New Year's Eve celebration.

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Jonas' Sunday Best will be his first solo album since releasing Spaceman in 2021. More recently, the Jonas Brothers released Greetings from Your Hometown in August 2025.

Jonas’ fifth solo album Sunday Best comes out Feb. 6.

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