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.
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Dinosaur Jr. Lyrics
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Will you bring me there again?
No one ever understands
You won't change to help
I got lost inside a lie
Every smile, you made it die
I'm not real and you know why
Can I be there all the time
Can I stop the wondering why
Will I crumble, will I fly
And I've got to make you
Will I be in time to see
Will it roll all over to me
Can I fake it just to be
You know I can't take you on
On
Built a picture yesterday
Built a picture of a moment my love
My love
My love
My love
You have time for me again
But you flatten me instead
Try to be the things your said
Like I almost had it
But I don't ever have it all
And I'm sweating trying to stall
Til I think I heard a call
But you're just laughing along
On
On
On
Built a picture yesterday
Built a picture of a moment my love
My love
My love
My love
The lyrics to Dinosaur Jr.'s "Crumble" is a contemplative and introspective song about a failed relationship. The song opens with the singer expressing a yearning desire to return to a past relationship but feels hopeless because nobody seems to understand. The lyrics suggest that the relationship was toxic, and the person he was with made him feel like he was living in a lie. He ponders whether he can continue running away from his past, whether he can be there all the time, and whether he will succumb to his insecurities or rise to the occasion. The verses evoke raw emotions, and the chorus seems to be a plea for a better outcome.
The lyrics also reveal that the relationship's failure is due to the other person's inadequacy and inability to be true to their commitment. The singer is frustrated about the other person's inability to keep their word and make good on their promises. He built a picture of a moment with this person, but now he feels lost, hopeless, and powerless.
In summary, "Crumble" is a song that reflects on the complexities of relationships, the pain of letting go, and the struggles of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I got nothing where I've been
I have no accomplishments or happy memories to look back on from my past.
Will you bring me there again?
Will you take me back to a happier time or place?
No one ever understands
Nobody seems to comprehend or empathize with my emotions or experiences.
You won't change to help
You refuse to alter your behavior or approach in order to assist me.
I got lost inside a lie
I became engulfed in a falsehood or deception, perpetuated by either myself or others.
Every smile, you made it die
You managed to extinguish any flicker of happiness or positivity I tried to express.
I'm not real and you know why
I don't feel genuinely myself or authentic, and you're aware of the reasons why.
Can I run again some more
Can I escape or retreat further from this negative reality?
Can I be there all the time
Can I exist in an idealized, constantly happy state?
Can I stop the wondering why
Can I cease pondering the reasons for my misery or confusion?
Will I crumble, will I fly
Will I fail or give up, or will I overcome my challenges and succeed?
And I've got to make you
I feel the need to force you to understand me or meet my needs.
Will I be in time to see
Will I reach a point where I can witness a positive outcome or resolution?
Will it roll all over to me
Will I be overwhelmed or crushed by external circumstances or events?
Can I fake it just to be
Can I pretend or put on a facade in order to fit in or survive?
You know I can't take you on
I know I'm not capable of confronting or challenging you.
Built a picture yesterday
I created a mental image or memory of a past moment.
Built a picture of a moment my love
I constructed a visual representation of a previous romantic encounter or feeling.
You have time for me again
You're suddenly making an effort to prioritize me and spend time with me once more.
But you flatten me instead
Instead of nurturing or comforting me, you actively suppress or invalidate my emotions.
Try to be the things your said
I attempt to fulfill the obligations or promises you made to me.
Like I almost had it
Like I was once close to obtaining happiness or success, but fell short.
But I don't ever have it all
Despite my efforts, I never quite achieve my goals or aspirations.
And I'm sweating trying to stall
I'm anxious and struggling to delay or avoid facing my problems.
Til I think I heard a call
Until I thought I sensed a sign or signal that things might improve or change.
But you're just laughing along
You're ignoring or belittling my experiences, and finding them amusing instead of sympathetic or supportive.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSEPH DONALD MASCIS JR
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@acumo8318
I got nothin' where I've been
Will you bring me there again?
No-one ever understands
You won't change to help them
I got lost inside a lie
With a smile you made it die
I'm not there and you know why
And I run to get some more.
More.
Can I be there all the time?
Can I stop to wonder why?
Will I crumble? Will I fly?
And I've got to break it.
Will I be in time to see?
Will it run over me?
Can I fake out just to be?
You know I can't take it on.
On.
Held a picture yesterday.
Held a picture of a moment that I want.
I want.
I want.
You have time for me again.
But you flatten me instead.
Tried to hear the things you said.
Feel like I almost had it.
But I don't have it at all.
And I'm sweatin' tryin' to stall.
Til I think I heard a call.
I look, you're just laughing on.
On.
On.
Held a picture yesterday.
Held a picture of a moment of our love.
I want.
I want.
@metalhead-wv2ri
There's something special about these 90s alternative bands like
Sonic youth
Pixies
Smashing pumpkins
Nirvana
Dinosaur jr
Babes in toyland
Melvins
Bikini kill
Etc
There were to me the last true rock bands idk there was something about 00s nu metal post grunge and pop punk that didn't connect with didn't feel natural and from the heart felt to corporate we need to bring back true alternative and indie rock
@vanquishingrace5043
I got nothing where I've been
Will you bring me there again?
No one ever understands
You won't change to help
I got lost inside a lie
Every smile, you made it die
I'm not real and you know why
Can I run again some more
Can I be there all the time
Can I stop the wondering why
Will I crumble, will I fly
And I've got to make you
Will I be in time to see
Will it roll all over to me
Can I fake it just to be
You know I can't take you on
On
Built a picture yesterday
Built a picture of a moment my love
My love
My love
My love
You have time for me again
But you flatten me instead
Try to be the things your said
Like I almost had it
But I don't ever have it all
And I'm sweating trying to stall
Til I think I heard a call
But you're just laughing along
On
On
On
Built a picture yesterday
Built a picture of a moment my love
My love
My love
My love
@izzybusybones
I had a dear friend who skated and wrecked on guitar. I had no idea he was so in to Dinosaur Jr. until they found all their CDs in his room after he tragically committed suicide. Every solo he ever played sounded just like Dinosaur Jr. and whenever I hear them, It's like he lives again. -Roll Forever Ethan Hausler
@rainbowslushy223
I dont what to say but i really enjoyed that story. Hope this doesnt come across the wrong way
@switch4960
Keep it alive, friend
@sketchmaneeprettycool
Rest in Peace
@stephenamador7270
He’s pushing hard in Sk8 heaven where wheel bite doesn’t exist and the ground is forever smooth ❤️
@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342
Ran into Jay on the fuckin street the other day lol... Didn't think that would happen. I froze. Didn't know if I should say something or pretend I wasn't there...
He's a really chill dude from the looks of it. Bet he would be happy to have such kick ass fans though. Keep on rockin and doing your best in this joke known as life everyone : )
@vlkodrak1987
I think that putting a capo on the 5th fret, playing the C chord with a pinkie on the third fret (relative to the capo) and then moving the whole things two frets higher (as a D) is one of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard and played.
@jevinday
Yeah man, it's such a simple song but played so expressively. I actually always forget that this isn't the 5th song on the album because that's where the capo goes hahahaha. Love it
@fireisforbadpeople
first heard of this in mikey taylor's mindfield part. been in love with the band and this song ever since
@MoooseBlood
Hell yeah me too.