There is no band, no song, no video, no sound, that is more “now” than AJR. The band — three brothers born and raised in New York City — has achieved a startling quick level of success with “I’m Ready,” a buoyant electro-pop single that’s taking off on social media. The numbers: over 1.5M views on YouTube, thousands of singles sold each week, features in Billboard, the NY Post, and on MTV. Festival performances in front of 10,000+ people.
AJR started to become popular with their track "Weak", which they wrote in a few hours and released 16th September 2016, that was made Platinum in 5 countries, including the US, and Gold in 4 more. It has more than 500 million Spotify streams.
They followed this up with their album The Click, released 9th June 2017, featuring the single Weak as well as "Drama" and "Sober Up", the latter of which features Rivers Cuomo. The album reached no. 1 on Mediabase's alternative singles chart the following year. An extended "Deluxe" version of the album was released 21st September 2018, including an acoustic version of Pretender, a track they worked on with Steve Aoki and Lil Yachty.
30th January 2019 saw the release of "100 Bad Days", which was performed on Jimmy Kimmel on 11th March (coinciding with the release of another single, "Birthday Party"), and got included on Taylor Swift's "Playlist by ME!" in May of that year. Dear Winter was released 5th April, and got a sequel, Dear Winter 2.0, on 25th October.
Neotheater was their next album. It was debuted 26th April 2019 and was possibly where the band got noticed the most, hitting number one on Billboard's Top Rock and Top Alternative charts, and 8th on the Top 200 Albums. It featured 100 Bad Days, Birthday Party, and Dear Winter.
"Bang!" came next on 13th February 2020, at first intended for a Deluxe version of Neotheater, but later integrated into their next album OK Orchestra. "Bummerland" was then released 31st August 2020. 22nd of December 2020 saw the release of My Play, 2 days after they announced OK Orchestra as an album. Then 17th February 2021 saw the release of "Way Less Sad".
OK Orchestra, often teased as OKO, was released 26th March 2021, featuring these 4 singles and a track with the Blue Man Group. Merchandise was release on the 23rd March, and a game called OKO World was released on the 21st.
Come Hang Out
AJR Lyrics
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'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I can't complain, no, I won't be mourning
'Cause I skipped on prom
For Elvis Duran in the morning
All of my life I have been starving
Not for a dinner with friends, more of a starving artist
Yep yep I'm gonna miss this someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Last album's sales could have been higher
Maybe that's why I haven't seen friends in awhile
They're at a bar down in the Bahamas
While I'm doing promo, tryna blow up in Chicago
Yep yep I'm gonna miss it someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
'Cause you're missing a lot
You haven't gone that far
You can find a real job (find a real job)
And come hang out
We can save you a shot
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like (forgot what you like)
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
'Cause you're missing a lot
You haven't gone that far
You can find a real job (find a real job)
And come hang out
We can save you a shot
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
AJR's song "Come Hang Out" speaks about the struggles of balancing work and maintaining important relationships. The lyrics express concern for a friend who is too focused on work and has forgotten to enjoy life. AJR encourages the listener to take a break from work and come hang out with friends who are missing their presence. They acknowledge the desire to succeed, but also recognize the importance of having fun and spending time with loved ones.
The song also mentions the sacrifices that have been made in order to follow their dreams of becoming successful musicians. AJR lyrically highlights the fact that sometimes, in order to reach certain levels of success, it can come at the cost of missing out on hanging out with friends or attending significant events. However, it's important to not let that fame get in the way of keeping important relationships.
From the lyrics, AJR seems to be expressing that work is important, but it should not consume one's life entirely. It's critical to take a moment to pause and remember the things you like and what makes you happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Come hang out
The singer is inviting someone to hang out with him and his friends.
'Cause you're outta your mind
The singer believes the person he is inviting is overworked and stressed.
You're working so damn hard
The singer believes the person he is inviting is working very hard and has forgotten to enjoy themselves.
You forgot what you like
The singer believes the person he is inviting has become so focused on work they have forgotten what they truly enjoy doing.
Don't you leave us behind
The singer doesn't want the person he is inviting to forget about their friends while they work hard.
But I'll be there next time
The singer assures the person he is inviting that he will be there for them when they are ready to hang out.
I can't complain, no, I won't be mourning
The singer is stating that he has nothing to complain about or mourn over.
'Cause I skipped on prom
The singer didn't go to prom, indicating that he has always been focused on his work rather than socializing.
For Elvis Duran in the morning
The singer skipped prom to go on a morning radio show hosted by Elvis Duran.
All of my life I have been starving
The singer has been working hard and struggling to succeed his entire life.
Not for a dinner with friends, more of a starving artist
The singer is a struggling artist who has been working hard to make a name for himself.
Yep yep I'm gonna miss this someday
The singer believes that he will miss the hard work and struggle of being an artist someday.
Yep yep I missed another Friday
The singer is acknowledging that he has missed out on socializing with his friends because of his work.
Last album's sales could have been higher
The singer is disappointed in the sales of his last album.
Maybe that's why I haven't seen friends in awhile
The singer hasn't been able to see his friends because he has been busy trying to promote himself and his work.
They're at a bar down in the Bahamas
The singer's friends are off having fun in the Bahamas while he is working hard to promote himself.
While I'm doing promo, tryna blow up in Chicago
The singer is promoting himself in Chicago, trying to gain more recognition for his work.
Come hang out
The singer repeats his invitation for the person he is addressing to come hang out.
'Cause you're missing a lot
The singer believes that the person he is addressing is missing out on life because they are working too hard.
You haven't gone that far
The singer believes that the person he is addressing has not achieved as much as they could because they have been too focused on work.
You can find a real job (find a real job)
The singer suggests that the person he is addressing should find a job that is less stressful and more enjoyable.
We can save you a shot
The singer's friends will save a shot for the person he is addressing when they come to hang out.
Should I go for more clicks this year?
The singer is questioning whether he should focus on gaining more popularity and attention this year.
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
The singer is questioning whether he should follow his instincts and do what feels right.
I'll be there next time
The singer reassures the person he is addressing that he will be available to hang out next time.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam Brett Metzeger, Jack Evan Metzeger, Ryan Joshua Metzeger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ariana_jm
here are the lyrics in case you want them:
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I can't complain, no, I won't be mourning
'Cause I skipped on prom
For Elvis Duran in the morning
All of my life I have been starving
Not for a dinner with friends, more of a starving artist
Yep yep I'm gonna miss this someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Last album's sales could have been higher
Maybe that's why I haven't seen friends in awhile
They're at a bar down in the Bahamas
While I'm doing promo, tryna blow up in Chicago
Yep yep I'm gonna miss it someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
'Cause you're missing a lot
You haven't gone that far
You can find a real job (find a real job)
And come hang out
We can save you a shot
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like (forgot what you like)
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
'Cause you're missing a lot
You haven't gone that far
You can find a real job (find a real job)
And come hang out
We can save you a shot
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
You're welcome:)
@kayleeshen5514
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I can't complain, no, I won't be mourning
'Cause I skipped on prom
For Elvis Duran in the morning
All of my life I have been starving
Not for a dinner with friends, more of a starving artist
Yep yep I'm gonna miss this someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Last album's sales could have been higher
Maybe that's why I haven't seen friends in awhile
They're at a bar down in the Bahamas
While I'm doing promo, tryna blow up in Chicago
Yep yep I'm gonna miss it someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
Cause you're missing a lot
You haven't gone that far
You can find a real job (find a real job)
And come hang out
We can save you a shot
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Come hang out
'Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like (forgot what you like)
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
Come hang out
Cause you're missing a lot
You haven't gone that far
You can find a real job (find a real job)
And come hang out
We can save you a shot
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
@therainbowwillow4453
0:27 Ryan and Adam play instruments, Jack plays with confetti
0:41 No one saved Ryan a seat at the table so he’s forced to awkwardly bounce in the corner.
1:13 The boys casually forget about gravity.
1:35 Jack’s voice doesn’t follow the rules of sound through liquids.
2:06 You though he was gonna spill it, didn’t you?
2:22 AJR’s friends practice for Bang!
3:10 Jack’s houseguests forget he exists
3:16 Jack has an existential crisis while a banana walks behind him
3:40 Ryan discovers that he will be cleaning up the mess
@StrvberryM0on
chorus:
"Come hang out
Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind"
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
first:
I can't complain, no, I won't be mourning
Cause I skipped on prom
For Elvis Duran in the morning
All of my life I have been starving
Not for a dinner with friends, more of a starving artist
Yep yep I'm gonna miss this someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
chorus:
"Come hang out
Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind"
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
second:
Last album's sales could have been higher
Maybe that's why I haven't seen friends in awhile
They're at a bar down in the Bahamas
While I'm doing promo, tryna' blow up in Chicago
Yep yep I'm gonna miss it someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
chorus:
"Come hang out
Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind"
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
chorus:
"Come hang out
Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind"
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
chorus:
"Come hang out
Cause you're missing a lot
You haven't gone that far
You can find a real job (find a real job)
And come hang out
We can save you a shot"
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
third:
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
Should I go for more clicks this year?
Or should I follow the click in my ear?
chorus:
"Come hang out
Cause you're outta your mind
You're working so damn hard
You forgot what you like (forgot what you like)
And come hang out
Don't you leave us behind"
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
final chorus:
"Come hang out
Cause you're missing a lot
You haven't gone that far
You can find a real job (find a real job)
And come hang out
We can save you a shot"
But I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time
I'll be there next time...
@razaqaldulimi1385
Come hang out ‘cause you’re out of your mind
You’re working so damn hard you forgot what you like
And come hang out don’t you leave us behind
But I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
[Verse 1]
I can’t complain, no I won’t be mourning
Cause I skipped on prom for Elvis Duran in the Morning
All of my life I have been starving
Not for a dinner with friends, more of a starving artist
[Pre-Chorus]
Yep yep I’m gonna miss this someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
[Chorus]
Come hang out ‘cause you’re out of your mind
You’re working so damn hard you forgot what you like
And come hang out don’t you leave us behind
But I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
[Verse 2]
Last album’s sales could have been higher
Maybe that’s why I haven’t seen friends in a while
They’re at a bar down in the Bahamas
While I’m doing promo, trying to blow up in Chicago
[Pre-Chorus]
Yep yep I’m gonna miss this someday
Yep yep I missed another Friday
And all my friends say
[Chorus]
Come hang out ‘cause you’re out of your mind
You’re working so damn hard you forgot what you like
And come hang out don’t you leave us behind
But I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
Come hang out ‘cause you’re out of your mind
You’re working so damn hard you forgot what you like
And come hang out don’t you leave us behind
But I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
Come hang out ‘cause you’re missing a lot
You haven’t gone that far you can find a real job
And come hang out we can save you a shot
But I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
[Bridge]
Should I go for more clicks this year
Or should I follow the click in my ear
Should I go for more clicks this year
Or should I follow the click in my ear
Chorus]
Come hang out ‘cause you’re out of your mind
You’re working so damn hard you forgot what you like
(forgot what you like)
And come hang out don’t you leave us behind
But I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
Come hang out ‘cause you’re missing a lot
You haven’t gone that far you can find a real job
(find a real job)
And come hang out we can save you a shot
But I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
I’ll be there next time, I’ll be there next time
@TwentyPaphonies
If you ever get the chance to see these guys live, TAKE THE CHANCE. You won't regret it. They put on an incredible show, and they always leave it all on the stage. After you've been to an AJR concert, you'll never look at music the same way again.
@KwakeSlayer
Twenty Paphonies they’re not coming to Australia any time soon ;-;
@PapaTycho
I dont think he will come to the netherlands
@melanie3589
Twenty Paphonies r
@hazelnutsheep7863
Twenty Paphonies I agree, I wanna go back to September!
@alexislovesyou98
Agreed!! Best Concert I’ve Been Too!
@adamorand88
As AJR is starting to blow up, I'm really happy to have discovered them early.
@ichiballz
SAME!
@somethingcellular1981
how early exactly
@Ryan-qi3hp
Me too