The music video, filmed at the vintage diner in New Orleans , leans heavily into the literal interpretation of the title.

: Jonas dances through the diner, serving plates of "salty pork goodness" to patrons and eventually starting a full-blown restaurant party.

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

: Reviewers noted the video captures the "greasy glory" of a late-night diner run, evoking the feeling of a post-party celebration. Reception and Performance

Critics offered mixed reactions; some praised its "super catchy" and "fun" nature, while others found the bacon metaphor "super weird" or confusing. Commercially, the song peaked at: on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 . No. 20 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 .

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.