Thank goodness for persistent parents. Jeremy is now the frontman and chief songwriting force behind Days Difference, a young quartet from Virginia Beach, VA, who are gearing up to release their self-titled debut album — a breezy collection of pop gems that showcases the melody-minded songwriting, expressive vocals, and dynamic piano sound of 20-year-old Jeremy. Jeremy formed Days Difference in May 2004 with his 22-year-old brother Jonathan on drums and another set of brothers, 21-year-old Micah and 22-year-old Jeremiah Ricks, who play bass and guitar, respectively. The siblings met when Jeremy and Jonathan filled in for a no-show pianist and drummer at a high school concert that Micah and Jeremiah were performing. “We jammed it out onstage and the chemistry and connection we had together was incredible,” Jeremy recalls. “We knew it was special and that we had to do something together.”
Fully committed to giving the band a shot by May of 2006, Days Difference spent several years honing their propulsive pop sound by opening for artists such as Paramore, Lifehouse, Third Eye Blind, Jack’s Mannequin, and Yellowcard when those artists came through Virginia Beach. In 2007, they released an independent album, Numbers, then embarked on a nationwide tour, in which everything that could have gone wrong did: a tire on their trailer fell off, a show was canceled when the promoter got hit by a car, Jonathan got a concussion playing soccer, Micah broke his collarbone playing football, and they received a $500 parking ticket to top it all off. “I never really believed the whole ‘earn your keep’ thing, but we’ve really paid our dues,” Jeremy says.
The tour may have been grueling, but “it taught us a lot,” Jeremy says. “We really grew as a band and as friends. We had some tough times, but we never doubted ourselves.” You can hear that confidence and camaraderie in the songs on their debut album, an all-killer, no filler set that brims with fresh-faced enthusiasm and the wide-ranging talent of this young group of musicians. To help bring out their best, the band’s team enlisted several veteran co-writers and producers, including Wayne Wilkins (Beyoncé, Natasha Bedingfield), Andrew Frampton (Natasha Bedingfield, Kylie Minogue), Stefanie Ridel Fair (Fergie, Pussycat Dolls), Michael Smidi Smith (Pussycat Dolls, Tupac), and Tim Myers, former bassist for OneRepublic. Myers and Jeremy co-wrote four key tracks: the irresistible first single “Radio Song,” the touching ballad “Imperfections,” and the radio-ready “Falling Into You” and “Magnetized.”
“From the second we worked together, Tim and I saw eye to eye on everything, including the way the melodies and lyrics were supposed to sound,” Jeremy says. “It’s almost as if he were my musical twin, but better. As far as co-writing, I just wanted to create the best songs possible. Great songs make great bands, and if you don't have great songs, then there's really no point in releasing an album. We wanted to make an album of hit singles — with great lyrics, great melodies, and great hooks. If you strike that chord with every song, people will connect with you better.”
Certainly the folks at Universal Motown saw the potential in Days Difference and their ability to connect with a wide audience. The band signed to the label a mere 24 hours after playing a well-attended industry showcase in June 2008. Disney has also climbed aboard, casting Jeremy, Jonathan, Micah, and Jeremiah as members of Miley Cyrus’s backing band in the big-screen version of Hannah Montana: The Movie, which hits theaters in April, a month after Days Difference perform at the taste-making music festival South by Southwest in March.
Jeremy, for one, can’t wait to get things going. “I’m excited to go around the country and meet people and play for them,” he says. “I love music and I figure that when you love something and you’re able to share it with others, it’s inspiring. As a band, we want to have a positive effect on people and influence them in a good way. What better way than to pursue your dreams and do what you really love?”
Days Difference will be released in Summer 2009 on Universal Motown Records.
Radio Song
Days Difference Lyrics
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You and I we hardly speak
The flowers bloom in the month of June
But that really doesn't matter cause I lost you
A melody comes suddenly
A love sick song for the symphony
I write these words to catch your ear
And the world will sing along for you my dear
But you take it, you forget
I know, I know we're losing it
Cause you waste it, I regret
The time, the moment that we met
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
Let's pretend that this never happened
I work to hard and I never sleep
The notes are done but I'm incomplete
Do you think that I could see you at another time?
Cause I'm out singing late on a Friday night
I'll slow down when I'm fifty-four
With a million words and a thousand scores
But is it really worth it if you're all alone?
Living in a mansion that's an empty home?
But I'll take it, I'll forget
I know, I know I'm losing it
Cause I'll waste it, I'll regret
The time, the moment that you left
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
We can't stop, we can't rewind
These words keep playing through my mind
So can we just restart
From places where we weren't apart
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
Get out of my head, radio song
Let's pretend that this never happened
The lyrics of "Radio Song" by Days Difference speak of lost love, regret, and the persistent presence of memories in one's mind. The opening lines paint a picture of a relationship that has turned cold and distant, with hardly any communication between the two parties. The flowers blooming, a sign of rejuvenation, don't matter anymore because the singer has lost their significant other. The song then shifts to a more hopeful tone, with the singer writing a love song that they hope will catch their ex's ear and bring them back together. However, the hope fades away as the singer acknowledges that their love was not reciprocated and they have lost it. The singer's regret over the time they wasted and the moments they could've cherished are evident in their words.
The chorus is a plea for the "Radio Song" to get out of their head. It's a catchy song that seems to be on the radio all the time, a constant reminder of what was lost. The singer then expresses a desire to start over, to go back to the time when they were not apart. However, they acknowledge that it may not be possible to rewind time, and just like the radio song that won't leave their head, the memories will persist.
Overall, the song speaks of the pain of lost love, the struggle to move on, and the desire to move forward despite the regrets. It also highlights the power of music to evoke emotions and memories, making it a powerful force in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
As the days turn into weeks
As time passes by and weeks go by, we aren't talking as much and growing apart.
You and I we hardly speak
Our communication has dwindled and we're not as close as we once were.
The flowers bloom in the month of June
Despite the beauty of the world and the time of year, the singer's heart is heavy and they are struggling with a lost love.
But that really doesn't matter cause I lost you
The beauty of the season doesn't make up for the weight of their lost relationship.
A melody comes suddenly
Inspiration strikes, and the singer is moved to write a song.
A love sick song for the symphony
This song is a product of the singer's heartbreak and longing for their lost love.
I write these words to catch your ear
The singer hopes that their words and music will reach the person they're singing about.
And the world will sing along for you my dear
The singer believes that their song will be relatable to many people and hopes that the person they're singing about will hear it too.
But you take it, you forget
The person the singer is singing about doesn't respond or give it the attention it deserves.
I know, I know we're losing it
The singer recognizes that their relationship is falling apart and the love is fading.
Cause you waste it, I regret
The singer sees their efforts being wasted and feels regret for the missed opportunities in their relationship.
The time, the moment that we met
The singer reflects on the beginning of their relationship and all the time they've spent together.
Get out of my head, radio song
The singer wants to forget the memories and move on.
Let's pretend that this never happened
The singer wants to start over and forget about the pain of their relationship.
I work too hard and I never sleep
The singer is busy and stressed all the time, likely to distract from the hurt they feel.
The notes are done but I'm incomplete
The song may be finished, but the singer is still hurt and incomplete without their lost love.
Do you think that I could see you at another time?
The singer wants to see their lost love again, hoping for reconciliation.
Cause I'm out singing late on a Friday night
The singer is out late, maybe trying to cope with loneliness or find inspiration for their music.
I'll slow down when I'm fifty-four
The singer plans to reflect and slow down in their later years, but isn't sure if it will be worth it without a true companion.
With a million words and a thousand scores
The singer plans to write many more songs in their lifetime.
But is it really worth it if you're all alone?
The singer questions the value of their creative pursuits without someone to share it with.
I know, I know I'm losing it
The singer is aware that their relationship is slipping away from them.
Cause I'll waste it, I'll regret
The singer knows they're not making the most of their time with their lost love, and will later regret not trying harder.
The time, the moment that you left
The singer is still reeling from the pain of their breakup, reflecting on the moment their love walked away.
We can't stop, we can't rewind
The singer wishes they could go back in time and fix their relationship, but knows it's impossible.
These words keep playing through my mind
The singer can't stop thinking about their lost love and the relationship they lost.
So can we just restart
The singer wants to try again and make the relationship work.
From places where we weren't apart
The singer wants to go back to a time when they were close and in love, before the pain and heartbreak tore them apart.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEREMY SMITH, TIM MYERS
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