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.
Sunrise
Days Difference Lyrics
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I see in your eyes
I'm not gonna let you not fly
Let's make our own rules
We can't question why
For now we must turn out the lights
Cause I won't let us kill this love
I won't let us mess this up
I know there'll be another sunrise
We're still standing
But we're so far from home
Covered in bandage
I'm turning myself into stone
So I can let you go
It's not the end I know
Cause our hearts will beat once more
When you bring me back to life
When you bring me back to life
When the band-aids fall off
Time will help mend
That's when we can re-begin
Our paths they will cross
Will cross once again
I know how this story will end
I will never kill this love
I will never mess this up
Cause it's the real thing, and at the right time
I know there'll be another sunrise
We're still standing
But we're so far from home
Covered in bandage
I'm turning myself into stone
So I can let you go
It's not the end I know
Cause our hearts will beat once more
When you bring me back to life
When you bring me back to life
Now I can't breathe
Now I can't feel
My heart is frozen waiting for you
Nothing can break me
No one can take me
Only you can bring me back to life
Only you can bring me back to life
(one, two, three, four)
We're still standing
But we're so far from home
Covered in bandage
I'm turning myself into stone
So I can let you go
It's not the end I know
Cause our hearts will beat once more
When you bring me back to life
When you bring me back to life
The song Sunrise by Days Difference is about the unconditional love that exists between two individuals. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer conveying that he understands his partner's unspoken feelings and fears. However, he reassures her that he is not going to hold her back and instead encourages her to fly and make her own rules. The second verse suggests that the couple has been through tough times, symbolized by the line "covered in bandages, I'm turning myself into stone." But even in the midst of this pain, the singer believes that their love will be resurrected and come back to life.
The chorus of Sunrise repeats the mantra of the song: "I won't let us kill this love, I won't let us mess this up." The singer is determined to protect and preserve the relationship, no matter the obstacles. He recognizes that there will be difficult moments, as the repetition of "we're still standing but we're so far from home" suggests. However, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the belief that their hearts will beat once more and that they will experience another sunrise together.
Overall, Sunrise is a touching and romantic song that explores the trust and devotion that exists between two people in love. It speaks to the idea that love can conquer all, even when it feels like there's no hope.
Line by Line Meaning
The unspoken truth
The truth that we both know but haven't talked about
I see in your eyes
I can tell from looking into your eyes
I'm not gonna let you not fly
I won't hold you back or stop you from pursuing your dreams
Let's make our own rules
We can create our own guidelines without worrying about what others think
We can't question why
We shouldn't overthink things and just go with the flow
For now we must turn out the lights
We need to let go of the past and start fresh
Cause I won't let us kill this love
I won't let our relationship fail or fall apart
I won't let us mess this up
I won't allow us to make any mistakes or do anything to jeopardize our love
And as I lie here in the dark
As I lay in bed at night
I know there'll be another sunrise
I'm confident that a new day will come and things will be better
When the band-aids fall off
When time passes and our wounds start to heal
Time will help mend
Time will be a factor in our healing process
That's when we can re-begin
That's when we can start again
Our paths they will cross
We will see each other again in the future
Will cross once again
We will meet again and potentially start anew
I will never kill this love
I will always love you and never stop loving you
Cause it's the real thing, and at the right time
Because our love is genuine and will work out when the timing is right
Now I can't breathe
I feel suffocated and distressed
Now I can't feel
I am numb and unable to experience emotions
My heart is frozen waiting for you
I feel stuck and unable to move on from our love until I hear from you
Nothing can break me
I am resilient and nothing can bring me down
No one can take me
I am in control of my own life and emotions
Only you can bring me back to life
Your presence and love are the only things that can help me move on and heal
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: STEFANIE RIDEL, WAYNE WILKINS
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One of my old favorites 🥰
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