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.
I'm Ready
AJR Lyrics
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You're feeling good, you're feeling right
Across the floor, and I'm already losing my mind
Baby girl, looking fine
Watch you playing and playing and playing these guys
Catch my stare, little smile
Tell me that you're ready and you're feeling the vibe
We'll arrive behind a hash-tag sign
I won't forget you, but I may
Forget your name
My lady
I know what you're thinking
When the bass starts ringing
Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?
Are you ready for tonight?
Set this shit on fire
And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark
My lady
I know what you're thinking
When the bass starts ringing
Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?
Are you ready for tonight?
Set this shit on fire
And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark
Are you ready?
I'm ready
Break me down, dirty jokes
Watch me dear, and say what you wanna know
Beauty lies, within the eyes
Of the beholder, I'll be holding you close all night
I won't forget you, but I may
Forget your name
My lady
I know what you're thinking
When the bass starts ringing
Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?
Are you ready for tonight?
Set this shit on fire
And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark
My lady
I know what you're thinking
When the bass starts ringing
Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?
Are you ready for tonight?
Set this shit on fire
And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark
Are you ready?
I'm ready
Break me down, I'm ready, break me down
Break me down, I'm ready, break me down
Break me down, I'm ready, break me down
Break me down, I'm ready, break me down
I won't forget you, but I may
Forget your name
I'm ready
Break me down, I'm ready, break me down
Break me down, I'm ready, break me down
Are you ready?
The lyrics to AJR's "I'm Ready" suggest that the singer is at a party or club and is drawn to a beautiful girl who is "playing" with other guys. He catches her eye and is hopeful that she's interested. He mentions wanting to be "sublime," implying that he hopes to impress her. The chorus features the repeating lines "My lady, I know what you're thinking / When the bass starts ringing / Can you tell me when you're stoked to start? / Are you ready for tonight, set this shit on fire / And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark / Are you ready? I'm ready." This suggests that the singer and the girl are both feeling the music and the energy of the party.
The second verse brings in more flirtatious language, with the singer offering "dirty jokes" and promising to hold the girl close all night. The final repetition of "Break me down, I'm ready, break me down" seems to be a call to action, encouraging the girl to take a chance with him and dance together.
Overall, the song is a catchy, energetic ode to the excitement and possibility of meeting someone new at a party or club. The lyrics focus on the thrill of connection and the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you ready
Asking if the listener is prepared for the night ahead
You're feeling good, you're feeling right
Implying that the listener is in a great mood
Across the floor, and I'm already losing my mind
The singer is so taken by the listener's appearance that they can't contain themselves
Baby girl, looking fine
Complimenting the listener's attractive appearance
Watch you playing and playing and playing these guys
The singer has observed the listener flirting and engaging with other people at the party
Catch my stare, little smile
The singer gets the listener's attention and shares a smile
Tell me that you're ready and you're feeling the vibe
Asking if the listener is ready to party and enjoy the night's music
Someday I'll be so damn sublime, We'll arrive behind a hash-tag sign
The singer dreams of future success and arriving at a party with the listener who is a celebrity
I won't forget you, but I may Forget your name
The singer won't forget the impact the listener had on them, but admits there's a chance they may forget their name
My lady, I know what you're thinking When the bass starts ringing Can you tell me when you're stoked to start?
The singer is addressing the listener, attempting to read their body language and see if they're ready to dance and enjoy the music
Are you ready for tonight, Set this shit on fire And we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark
Asking the listener if they're ready to have an unforgettable night of dancing and fun
Break me down, dirty jokes Watch me dear, and say what you wanna know Beauty lies, within the eyes Of the beholder, I'll be holding you close all night
The singer is flirting with the listener, exchanging banter and proclaiming their attraction
Break me down, I'm ready, break me down
The singer is ready to let loose and have fun with the listener
I'm ready
Expressing the singer's excitement and eagerness for the night ahead
Are you ready?
Repeating the initial question and reaffirming the singer's desire for a fun night with the listener
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Brett Metzger, Jack Evan Metzger, Ryan Joshua Metzger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@ghostedandhaunted4454
This was SIX YEARS AGO???
YIKES WOW.
@michibmoon
I thought the same, wack how time passes
@kryto329
OMG
@jenavemoreno2346
Its weird how time has gone by so fast...
@AtlasRisen
Tech 7 but still
@vashappeninlainey
me right atm
@__tyfi__
Jack without his fluff hat :O they look so young. I’m feeling nostalgic rewatching this after five years
@PugMaster22
Man, I just found out they existed two weeks ago.
@b2spirit35
i think the hat is an ushanka?
@foley2840
Iremi Aishi baby ajr