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.
Over It
Dinosaur Jr. Lyrics
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I'm over it,
I've been feelin' weird
Get over it,
Cannot wind up free
I'm over it,
Is there more to see
I'm over it,
What else should I do,
If I run around for you,
What am I supposed to do,
Keep it comin' oh they do,
We still last so long
Got over it,
Up on the late
An all go over it,
Cant escape the task
Not over it,
Wait if you need a ask
I'm over it,
Oh wo hoo
Its you
Having picked me out its true,
I would do
Life's so easy to get through,
I'm in arms offense now its makin' sense I see,
If I go any where I can buy most things I need to believe
I got lost in thought I'm over it,
All I almost lost not over it,
I got friends to get, get over it,
Hasn't happened yet I'm over it,
Now its time to do
All the things you say are true
I been waitin' now we do
Wen I needed you came through,
Can I run right into you
Gettin' lost in nothin' blue,
I need everything that's true
Would you pick me over you,
Now after all that's been I'm glad I show all we've seen
The song "Over It" by Dinosaur Jr. is about a person who is tired of being taken for granted and has finally had enough. The lyrics "Can not make it here, I'm over it" suggest that the person is tired of being in a situation that they are no longer happy with. They feel that they have been feeling weird for too long and they want to move on. They ask "What else should I do, If I run around for you" which suggests that they have been putting in a lot of effort into a relationship or a situation, but it is not being reciprocated.
The chorus of the song "Got over it, I'm over it" shows that the person has made a decision to move on and they are happy about this. They end the song by saying "Now after all that's been I'm glad I show all we've seen" which suggests that they are happy about the experiences they've had, but they are ready to move on to new things.
Overall, the song "Over It" is an empowering song that speaks to anyone who has been taken for granted and is ready to move on to bigger and better things.
Line by Line Meaning
Can not make it here
I am unable to cope with my current situation or surroundings.
I'm over it,
I have reached a point where I no longer care about or feel affected by this.
I've been feelin' weird
I have been experiencing an unusual or uncomfortable state of being.
Get over it,
Move on or deal with this situation and stop dwelling on it.
Cannot wind up free
I am unable to break free from this situation.
Is there more to see
Is there anything else worth exploring or experiencing from this situation.
What else should I do,
I am at a loss as to what actions to take or decisions to make.
If I run around for you,
If I continue to exert effort and energy on your behalf,
What am I supposed to do,
I am unsure of what actions or behaviors will satisfy you or make this situation better.
Keep it comin' oh they do,
People continue to make demands or expect things from me.
We still last so long
Despite the turmoil or difficulties, we have managed to stay together for a long time.
Got over it,
I have managed to overcome or push past this issue or obstacle.
Up on the late
I am still awake or active in the late hours of the night.
An all go over it,
I have fully processed or dealt with this issue and moved on.
Cant escape the task
I am unable to avoid or sidestep the responsibilities or duties assigned to me.
Wait if you need a ask
If you have any questions or need clarification, please wait and I will answer them.
Oh wo hoo
An exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm.
Its you
Referring to a specific person or entity.
Having picked me out its true,
You have deliberately chosen me and that is a fact.
I would do
I am willing to do whatever is necessary or asked of me.
Life's so easy to get through,
Life can be navigated or dealt with more easily than this situation or issue.
I'm in arms offense now its makin' sense I see,
I am learning to fight back or defend myself and now understand the situation better.
If I go any where I can buy most things I need to believe
I am fortunate enough to have the means to purchase and obtain most things required for me to have faith or trust.
I got lost in thought I'm over it,
I became distracted or focused on other things, thus allowing me to move on from this issue.
All I almost lost not over it,
I almost lost something important or valuable, and have not yet moved past that close call.
I got friends to get, get over it,
I have friends to go see or activities to distract me, so I should get over this quickly.
Hasn't happened yet I'm over it,
I am so sure that this outcome will occur, that I have already come to terms with it, despite it not having happened yet.
Now its time to do
It is time for action to be taken.
All the things you say are true
The things that have been spoken by the other party have validity and should be heeded.
I been waitin' now we do
I have been patiently waiting, and it is now time to act.
Wen I needed you came through,
You were there for me when I needed help or support.
Can I run right into you
Is it okay or appropriate for me to approach you or come to you.
Gettin' lost in nothin' blue,
Entering a state of confusion or depression that is not caused by any particular thing or event.
I need everything that's true
I require honesty and authenticity in all things.
Would you pick me over you,
Given the choice, would you prioritize my needs or desires over your own.
Now after all that's been I'm glad I show all we've seen
Despite everything that has happened, I am happy to have experienced and shown all we have seen and been through together.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOSEPH DONALD MASCIS JR
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cchoi108
this is great because they really haven't changed their sound all that much since 1991! My favorite band of all time.
whispering thunder
This band is a great example of a group that does it well...for a long time...for all the right reasons. This is pure.
Drew Kendrick
This song is usually blasting in my head when I'm out on the trail, LOVE Dinosaur Jr!
Clint Mullins
Drew Kendrick until you get the ol
handle bar to the spleen and can't reach for your smartphone cuz your tryin to suck air, or out laying on a trail tryin fig out where you're at from a faceplant beneath a bridge with a compound tibia fracture, it's getting dark and your bus is leaving cuz bro dude done rode ahead 2mi waiting back at the truck figuring you'll catch the next ticket in.. Awww Fuck I miss riding
39yo I just like to pedal anymore.. (on a cruiser, with my 8yo daughter, in the ol hood I grew up in.. wonder what she's thinkin?
shuteyejerry
This song is totally J's way of apologizing to Lou. "All the things you say are true." That's J responding to the negativity between Lou and him, given their shady past. "When I needed you came through." Lou's returning to Dino Jr despite the past. And of course the title Over It is J saying he's accepted the past and he wants to make amends. I'm so glad the original lineup of Dino Jr is happy and great.
modifiedcontent
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Rafael Diogo
@modifiedcontent oh yeah! I think the same.
FaxanaduJohn
i mean, that's nice and all, although it is not at all clear that this is actually what is going on here.
Soyborne. Born, made, and undone by the soy.
@FaxanaduJohn Is anything? Their past is wacked out lol. J suffers from depression and it can sometimes get the best of him. And Lou is a freakin maniac lol. Whisky, heroine, meth, etc etc... Despite how messed up their friendship is... It's still just that and they make great music together and that's that : )
Daniel Janes
@Soyborne. Born, made, and undone by the soy. money has nothing to do with it of course