Dinosaur Jr. is a rock band which formed in 1983 in Amherst, Massachusetts.… Read Full Bio ↴Dinosaur Jr. is a rock band which formed in 1983 in Amherst, Massachusetts. The band was formed by J Mascis (guitar and vocals) and his high school classmate Lou Barlow (bass guitar), following the break-up of their hardcore punk band Deep Wound. Shortly afterwards, Murph (Emmett Patrick Murphy, drums) joined them.

The band was originally called "Dinosaur", but changed its name following the release of its debut album Dinosaur in 1985, after a band called Dinosaurs, featuring ex-members of Country Joe and the Fish and Jefferson Airplane, threatened them with legal action. (They still used the name Dinosaur on their albums until 1987 at the latest, and some copies of You're Living All Over Me still lack the "Jr").

In 1987, Dinosaur Jr. signed to SST Records on the recommendation of Sonic Youth, and with them released what is often considered their best album, You're Living All Over Me. Bug followed the next year, an album which, in the UK, was released by Paul Smith's Blast First Records (home to Sonic Youth, Big Black and Butthole Surfers). During this period Dinosaur Jr. became known for their very loud concerts.

Despite not gaining much commercial success, the band has enjoyed something of a cult following. The success of singles Freak Scene and Just Like Heaven, and recommendations from the likes of Sonic Youth saw them signed by Warner Brothers. The signature Dinosaur Jr. sound is the melodic tunes saturated in layers of guitar noise and punctuated by J Mascis' elaborate, yet laconic guitar solos. They were a major influence on the up-and-coming band Nirvana.

Tensions ran high between Mascis and Barlow, and in 1989 Barlow was kicked out of the band. As a result, Barlow continued to work with his own band, Sebadoh. The two famously fell out on stage with Mascis attacking Barlow. Dinosaur Jr. subsequently became little more than a pseudonym for Mascis. He switched labels to Blanco y Negro in the UK, Warner/Sire in the US, with Green Mind (1991) being his first release in that deal.

After Barlow left the band, Van Conner, from the Screaming Trees, played bass for at least one live show in 1990, and Donna Dresch, from Team Dresch played bass at least once live with the band in 1990.

In 1991, Mike Johnson joined Dinosaur Jr as full-time bass player. He was in the band for 1991's Whatever's Cool With Me, 1993's Where You Been, 1994's Without A Sound, and 1997's Hand It Over.

Murph left the band in late 1993, after the Lollapalooza tour.

George Berz took over on drums, and drummed from 1994-1997. He was on Without A Sound, and Hand It Over. He later drummed for J Mascis + the Fog in 2000, 2001, and 2003.

Through the 90s, Mascis sometimes explored quieter and more tranquil shores than Dinosaur Jr. had in the 80s. The band formed part of the 1992 "Rollercoaster" tour. A package tour based on the successful "Lollapalooza". The tour featured The Jesus & Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine & Blur. On the 1993 release, Where You Been, the opening track ("Out There") had an accompanying video and was aired on MTV for a short time. After 1994's Without a Sound and 1997's Hand It Over, Mascis began to release albums with the band J Mascis and the Fog.

In 2004, J Mascis regained the master rights to the first three Dinosaur Jr. albums from SST, and arranged for their reissue on the Merge label in early 2005. The reissues coincided with an announcement that the original lineup of J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph (Emmett Patrick Murphy) were reuniting for a summer tour. The success of this tour resulted in a new album entitled Beyond (2007) and single Been There All The Time. They are Lou Barlow's first recording with the band since 1989. The original line-up of Dinosaur Jr. has been touring extensively since 2005. They are currently on a world tour.

On February 20, 2009, Pitchfork Media announced that the band had signed with indie label Jagjaguwar, and their first release on the label entitled Farm was released June 23, 2009, to largely positive reviews.

Budge
Dinosaur Jr. Lyrics

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Grab a ride see the wings, most fly try to picture me with you
Let's stop we can crush at high speed hope we can feel enough for two
Yeah I gave you a nudge not sure what to touch hey,
Made my leg
Budge why won't you just budge grab a ride see the wings,
Most fly try to picture me with you we can gaze
Then trade to space plane tons of rubble to sift through
Yeah I need a bug not sure what

Uch hey, made my last nudge why won't you just budge
Grab a ride see the wings, most fly try to picture me with you

We can gaze then trade to space plane tons of rubble to sift through let's sto
Can crush at high speed hope we can feel enough for two

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dinosaur Jr.'s "Budge" contain a variety of enigmatic phrases and images, creating a sense of ambiguity and evoking different emotions. The song seems to be about a failed relationship or a desire to connect with someone that's hard to reach. It starts with an invitation to take a ride together and envision a future, but the singer acknowledges that they may not be able to get there ("hope we can feel enough for two"). The chorus repeatedly asks the subject to "budge", to move or change their position, but it's unclear if they're responding or not.

The second verse introduces the idea of going to space and sifting through rubble, perhaps suggesting a feeling of being lost or disconnected from reality. The line "Yeah I need a bug not sure what to/uch hey" is especially cryptic, as the singer seems to be seeking some kind of inspiration or motivation without specifying what it is. The final lines reinforce the theme of uncertainty and frustration, with the singer hoping to find a way to move forward and "feel enough for two."

Overall, "Budge" is a complex and intriguing song that invites interpretation and reflection. Its use of abstract metaphors and fragmented phrases creates a sense of distance and longing, while its driving guitar riffs and powerful vocals convey a sense of urgency and emotional intensity.

Line by Line Meaning

Grab a ride see the wings, most fly try to picture me with you
Let's go somewhere new and exciting, and imagine ourselves together in that experience.

Let's stop we can crush at high speed hope we can feel enough for two
Let's slow down and take time to connect deeply with each other, and hopefully we'll both feel a strong emotional bond.

Yeah I gave you a nudge not sure what to touch hey, Made my leg
I tried to initiate something between us, but I'm not sure if I did it the right way or if you even noticed.

Budge why won't you just budge grab a ride see the wings, Most fly try to picture me with you
I want you to respond to my advances and come with me on this adventure, so that we can grow closer together.

Yeah I need a bug not sure what uch hey, Made my last nudge why won't you just budge
I need you to give me some kind of response, even if it's just to let me know that you're not interested.

We can gaze then trade to space plane tons of rubble to sift through let's sto
We can look up at the stars and dream of going on a space adventure, even though there may be difficulties or obstacles to overcome.

Can crush at high speed hope we can feel enough for two
Even though we may be moving quickly and experiencing intense emotions, I hope that we can share those feelings and support each other along the way.

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Written by: JOSEPH MASCIS

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