No Idea is the fourth song from Big Time Rush's second studio album, Elevate. It was written by professional producers Terius "The Dream" Nash, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, and Kuk Harrell, as well as American singer and All Time Low lead vocalist Alexander Gaskarth. All Time Low also released their own version of "No Idea" on their fourth album, Dirty Work, on June 6, 2011.
Background[]
"No Idea" was announced as the fourth track on Elevate in October 2011. On September 15, 2011, the band met in studio with producer Kuk Harrell to finish recording and editing the track.[1][2]
Days before the official release of Elevate, the album was leaked online, and fans quickly noticed that "No Idea" contained striking similarities to All Time Low's track of the same name. This generated controversy online, with fans of each band claiming the song was "stolen" from All Time Low without permission.[3] Many popular blogs and fansites reported on the controversy.[4] When asked about the issue in an interview with the magazine PopCrush, All Time Low member and vocalist Alex Gaskarth clarified that Big Time Rush's management came to them and asked to make an adaptation of "No Idea", which he consented to. In a subsequent Tumblr blog, Gaskarth confirmed that All Time Low was "totally cool" with Big Time Rush's request, and that they also credited himself, as well as producers Tricky and Dream.[5] All three are credited as personnel behind "No Idea" in all physical and digital releases of the album.[6]
"No Idea" quickly became a favorite to both fans and Big Time Rush themselves. They have performed "No Idea" on every tour since its release, with the exception of the 2013 Summer Break Tour. In interviews, "No Idea" is often brought up as a personal favorite to perform.[7] According to James Maslow, it is also one of the hardest songs to perform, because of the long notes that have to be held without breathing.[7]
In Big Time Rush[]
In the television show, "No Idea" is featured in the third season episode "Big Time Decision". After hearings news that his former girlfriend, Jo Taylor, will be returning home from New Zealand after her movie production was canceled, Kendall Knight becomes conflicted, as he is unsure of whether he should rekindle his relationship with Jo, or proceed with Lucy Stone. Unbeknownst to Kendall, each say they are going to leave the Palm Woods if Kendall does not choose them. Stressed out, Kendall decides to take a walk to clear his head and think carefully about his decision. As he does so, clips of the band performing "No Idea" intercuts with a montage of his walk.
Lyrics[]
Lyrics transcribed from Elevate liner notes.[6]
I'll love you, if you ain't got nobody to love |
Credits and personnel[]
Credits transcribed from the liner notes of Elevate.[6]
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