CRUISR began in 2012 as the solo project of Andy States and quickly morphed… Read Full Bio ↴CRUISR began in 2012 as the solo project of Andy States and quickly morphed into what it is today; an indie-pop band whose summery, feel-good hooks are infectious and stadium ready.

States wrote and recorded the band’s first EP in his Philadelphia bedroom, fixated on the idea of what it means to craft a pop song. “I have an obsession with writing pop music and the idea that songs can transcend people.,” States says. “I saw that producer Jeremy Park started writing blog articles about how he recorded Youth Lagoon, so I wrote to him and sent him my songs asking for advice and knowledge. He wrote back and loved my stuff and helped me produce the first EP.”

The six-song self-titled EP was released in the summer of 2012 and quickly garnered attention online and in the press. With all the newfound awareness Andy promptly realized he needed a band to bring his songs to the stage. “Jon was always my sounding board. I’d show him songs in the making and get his advice. It only made sense that he’d become part of CRUISR,” Andy notes. With the addition of Kyle and Bruno the quartet set out performing whenever possible. And of course, they continued to write.

“The writing process definitely changed once we became a full band. I’ll work on my computer and bring the idea to Jon. By that time it’s structured and has a backbone, guitars are figured out etc. Jon elaborates on the idea with drums and it goes from there.” In late 2013 CRUISR released a new track online, “Kidnap Me,” which attracted even more positive attention than the EP. Representative of CRUISR as a cohesive unit, “Kidnap Me” was the first track written as a band and showcases what CRUISR does best; sunny, warm, indie-pop. “It’s funny because we’re from Philadelphia and we write songs that sound like summer, which is a fleeting season here. I guess it’s just because Philly is where we feel happiest, and when we’re happy we write happy music.”

Fast-forward to present day when CRUISR is gearing up to release their second EP, All Over, which features definitive recordings of "Kidnap Me" and "Don't Go Alone" as well as the brand new title track "All Over"; all of which were produced and mixed by Andrew Maury (RAC, Panama Wedding, Ra Ra Riot). All Over demonstrates how fantastically Andy’s mind is able to translate pop hooks. “How does pop music make everyone like it so much?” States laughs, “Little kids hear it on the radio and just go crazy, singing stupid songs. There’s something that’s so smart about it, and a lot of things that people don’t notice are the key ingredients to writing a pop song. I’m just really into trying to decipher what those things are and trying to make pop music in our own way.”

All Over will be released on September 23 via Vagrant Records.

CRUISR is Andy States (vocals / guitar), Jonathan Van Dine (drums), Kyle Cook (bass), Bruno Catrambone (guitar)

Go for It
CRUISR Lyrics

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I'm all out of things to say
You can't seem to look away
So you delay
You're making me hallucinate
I'm making you levitate
Só what are you waiting for now
Darling it's you move
I'm in you face

What does it take
Go ahead now go for it
Go ahead now go for it
Inches away
It's A-ok
Go ahead now go for it
Go ahead now go for it
I'm handing up in the air
I'll wait for you there
Or anywhere...
Bali or Timbuktu
Marianas or the moon
I will be waiting for you
Darling it's you move
I'm in your face
What does it take
Go ahead now go for it
Go ahead now go for it
Inches away
It's A-ok
Go ahead now go for it
Honey I won't read between the lines
Won't you make up your mind
Won't you make up your mind
You and I don't need a number nine
Won't make up your mind
Won't make up your mind
I'm in you face
What does it take
Go ahead now go for it
Go ahead now go for it
I'm in tour face
What does it take
Go ahead now go for it
Go ahead now go for it
Inches away
It's A-ok

Go ahead now go for it
Go ahead now go for it

Overall Meaning

In the song "CRUISR" by CRUISR, the singer is urging someone to take action and make a move. They seem to be at a standstill, waiting for the other person to make the first move. The singer is all out of things to say, and the other person can't seem to look away, causing a delay. The singer feels like they are hallucinating, and the other person is levitating. They urge the other person to go ahead and make a move, saying that they are inches away, and it's A-ok.

The singer is willing to wait for the other person anywhere, even Bali, Timbuktu, the Marianas, or the moon. They repeat that it's the other person's move and ask what does it take for them to go for it. The singer won't read between the lines and asks the other person to make up their mind. They don't need a number nine and hope the other person will make up their mind.

The song's message is clear, and the simple yet catchy lyrics convey the singer's sense of urgency to the other person. The repetition of "go ahead now go for it" reinforces the message, and the playful use of locations like Bali and Timbuktu adds a lightheartedness to an otherwise serious plea for action.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm all out of things to say
I have no more words to say.

You can't seem to look away
You are unable to divert your gaze.

So you delay
Therefore, you postpone.

You're making me hallucinate
You are making me feel like I am not in my right mind.

I'm making you levitate
I am making you feel like you are floating or weightless.

Só what are you waiting for now
So what is holding you back?

Darling it's you move
My dear, it is your turn to act.

I'm in you face
I am close to you, right in front of you.

What does it take
What do you need?

Go ahead now go for it
Take action now, seize the opportunity.

Inches away
We are very close in proximity.