JR JR was formed in late 2009 by members Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott. The band also includes drummer Mike Higgins and the group’s newest addition, keyboardist Jon Visger. The band initially began as a basement recording project with few intentions of reaching the public.
In July 2010, the band released Horsepower EP via Quite Scientific Records. The Horsepower EP consisted of songs “Nothing But Our Love,” “Vocal Chords,” “Simple Girl,” and a cover of The Beach Boys’ “God Only Knows.” Months after their EP was released the band’s genre was described as ‘psych-retro pop,’ ‘an inspired mix of hip-hop and folk,’ ‘minimalist altera-pop,’ and ‘beach wave.’ The band came out with a second EP titled My Love Is Easy: Remixes Pt.1 via Quite Scientific Records on November 2, 2010. They were noted as ‘one of the best new bands’ of 2010 and became very well-liked from various sources such as Stereogum, SPIN, Under the Radar, Real Detroit, and The Metro Times. The band later came out with We Almost Lost Detroit EP via Warner Bros. Records and Quite Scientific Records on April 21, 2011. The duo released two singles, “Morning Thought” and “Simple Girl” on April 8, 2011 and September 9, 2011; respectively.
Then-Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. released their first full-length album, It’s A Corporate World on June 7, 2011 via Warner Bros. Records and Quite Scientific Records.
The band came out with their new single, “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On The Dancefloor)” on April 2, 2013. This single was released right before they came out with their new EP, Patterns. The band performed live on May 16, 2013 on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic to premier a few songs on their upcoming album. The featured songs included: “Hiding,” “Run,” “Mesopotamia,” “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On The Dancefloor),” “Dark Water,” “Knock Louder,” “War Zone,” “Don’t Tell Me,” and “I Think Of You.” They also performed on the TV series Conan, June 11, 2013, featuring the song “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On The Dancefloor).”
Patterns (EP) was released on April 16, 2013, consisting of four songs: “If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t On The Dancefloor),” “Dark Water,” “Hiding,” and “Habits.” Their 13-track sophomore LP, The Speed of Things, was released on October 8, 2013.
JR JR's first release under their new, shorter moniker on July 16, 2015 was the single "Gone," to be featured on their upcoming LP "Jr Jr," slated for a September 25, 2015 release.
More information can be found at the band's web site, jrjrmusic.com.
Control
Jr Jr Lyrics
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Have all control
Who says that we have all control
Can’t you see we have none at all
I’m feeling really stressed out
Can anybody help out
Will we really find a way out
We don’t know at all (Are we really okay now)
Can anybody help out
Will we really find a way out
We don’t know at all (Are we really okay now)
The current world ain’t doing too hot
Do you suppose we have control or do we not
I’m feeling really stressed out
Will we really find a way out
9 to 5 just closed down but I’m still posed posed (Supposed to) pay the bills now
And I’m sure you feel the same way
The whole population got played
They said stay inside for two weeks
Well that changed in two days
What happened to our late night getaways
Or the lives we could change in a day
Get away get away get away
Hate to say it but we know we need to change
And hurts cause the worst is yet to come
But believe that once this done
We can reunite again and have some fun
We can reunite again and say we won
I’m feeling really stressed out
Can anybody help out
Will we really find a way out
We don’t know at all (Are we really okay now)
I’m feeling really stressed out
Can anybody help out
Will we really find a way out
We don’t know at all (Are we really okay now)
Who says that we have all control
Can’t you see we have some control
Have some control
We have some control
Who says
Have all control
Who says that we have no control
Can’t you see we have it all
I’m feeling really stressed out
Can anybody help out
Will we really find a way out
We have all control (Are we really okay now)
I’m feeling really stressed out
Can anybody help out
Will we really find a way out
We have all control (Are we really okay now)
We have all control
The lyrics of "Control" by Jr Jr speak to a sense of powerlessness and uncertainty amidst the chaos and changes happening in the world. They ask who says we have all control and assert that we don't have any at all. The current situation is described as "not doing too hot" and the singer expresses feeling stressed out and unsure if there's a way out. They acknowledge the impact of the pandemic on everyday life, such as the closure of workplaces, and the societal pressure to pay bills despite it.
Furthermore, the song acknowledges the impact of the pandemic on people's social lives, as they reminisce about "late night getaways" and changing lives in a day. The song emphasizes the need for change and acknowledges the discordance between what we feel we can control and actual reality. However, the song ends on a hopeful note that the worst is yet to come but that we have control and can reunite and have fun.
Overall, the song "Control" acknowledges the ways in which the pandemic has impacted people's lives and the sense of powerlessness that can stem from trying to make sense of and survive in these new realities. But it ultimately conveys an optimistic message about the possibility of change and the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Who says
Who claims to have all knowledge
Have all control
Have ultimate control over everything in our lives
Who says that we have all control
Whoever made the statement that we are in charge of our lives
Can’t you see we have none at all
We are, in fact, powerless over most things in our lives
I’m feeling really stressed out
I am overwhelmed by the current circumstances
Can anybody help out
Can someone offer me support, guidance, or assistance in any form
Will we really find a way out
Can we overcome the challenges we face in our current situation
We don’t know at all (Are we really okay now)
We have no idea how things will turn out for us and if we will be okay eventually
The current world ain’t doing too hot
The current state of affairs worldwide is not ideal
Do you suppose we have control or do we not
Do you think we are in charge of the situation, or is everything outside of our influence
9 to 5 just closed down but I’m still posed posed (Supposed to) pay the bills now
Although shops and businesses are closed due to the restrictions, everyone still needs to make ends meet
And I’m sure you feel the same way
I'm confident that you share the same sentiment as I do
The whole population got played
Everyone has been deceived or misled in some way
They said stay inside for two weeks
The government asked people to stay indoors for two weeks to contain the spread of the virus
Well that changed in two days
The situation changed quickly, and the advice was updated soon after
What happened to our late night getaways
What happened to the freedom we had to socialize and enjoy ourselves
Or the lives we could change in a day
What happened to our ability to affect the world positively on a daily basis
Get away get away get away
We want to escape the current circumstances and return to a sense of normalcy
Hate to say it but we know we need to change
As much as we dislike admitting it, we must adapt to the prevailing conditions
And hurts cause the worst is yet to come
The situation will become even more challenging before it gets better
But believe that once this done
Nevertheless, we believe that this ordeal will come to an end eventually
We can reunite again and have some fun
We can come together and enjoy ourselves again once the crisis has passed
We can reunite again and say we won
We can celebrate our victory over the situation by coming together
Can’t you see we have some control
We do have some ability to make choices and impact our lives
Have some control
We possess some degree of say in how things turn out
Who says that we have no control
Whoever claimed that we are entirely powerless over our lives
Can’t you see we have it all
We have complete control over our lives
We have all control (Are we really okay now)
We are fully in charge, and we can handle whatever comes our way
Lyrics © DistroKid, Delano Stewart Jr
Written by: Delano Stewart Jr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
catdey
Ima just put this here... Cause lyrics...(from genius.com)
Intro]
Careful, of who you let control the places you will go (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Oh no, in every teenage soul, that old magnetic pull (Oh oh oh oh oh)
[Verse 1]
"Give me a present," She said "I, I don't care if you're present. I just want you to take care of me because no one ever has before. This place feels over-crowded and somehow... somehow comfort doesn't feel comfortable. Everyone looks familiar and yet still feels distant. The dog starts barking next to you. The television's pointless so you fast forward to the fight scenes cause you're addicted to action."
[Chorus]
Careful, of what you let control the things you think you know (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Hold on, there's poison in the sink, the inner-city's drink (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Careful of who you let control the people that you know (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Caffeine, mutation in your genes, religion and vaccines (Oh oh oh oh oh)
[Verse 2]
"I never dreamed you'd be such a terror," She says
Like she's been living with a monster and she's constantly anxious about her relationship with existence at the present... but anyway
In the four years since college, she's been dreading all the birthdays cause they mark the months spent wasted while she's faking expeditions and practicing positions for the next time she feels she really needs god
[Chorus]
Careful, of who you let control the people that you know (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Back seats, submissions of defeat, I'm being indiscreet (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Careful, of what you can't control in any place you go (Oh oh oh oh oh)
I'm told, you can't knock out parole, he's wearing all your clothes (Oh oh oh oh oh)
[Bridge]
I'm secretly sorry
I've got a lot to say, but I don't know how
But I don't know how
Careful, I know you want control but it's so hard to hold (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Stand down, the kids are lookin' round, and everything they found is (Oh oh oh oh oh)
[Chorus]
Careful, religion is routine, I don't know what that means (Oh oh oh oh oh)
I get, why you might be upset, red wine and cigarettes (Oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh)
Josh Holmgren
How can this song be such a bop, while still having an incredibly deep message?? JR JR never ceases to amaze me :’)
catdey
Ima just put this here... Cause lyrics...(from genius.com)
Intro]
Careful, of who you let control the places you will go (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Oh no, in every teenage soul, that old magnetic pull (Oh oh oh oh oh)
[Verse 1]
"Give me a present," She said "I, I don't care if you're present. I just want you to take care of me because no one ever has before. This place feels over-crowded and somehow... somehow comfort doesn't feel comfortable. Everyone looks familiar and yet still feels distant. The dog starts barking next to you. The television's pointless so you fast forward to the fight scenes cause you're addicted to action."
[Chorus]
Careful, of what you let control the things you think you know (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Hold on, there's poison in the sink, the inner-city's drink (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Careful of who you let control the people that you know (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Caffeine, mutation in your genes, religion and vaccines (Oh oh oh oh oh)
[Verse 2]
"I never dreamed you'd be such a terror," She says
Like she's been living with a monster and she's constantly anxious about her relationship with existence at the present... but anyway
In the four years since college, she's been dreading all the birthdays cause they mark the months spent wasted while she's faking expeditions and practicing positions for the next time she feels she really needs god
[Chorus]
Careful, of who you let control the people that you know (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Back seats, submissions of defeat, I'm being indiscreet (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Careful, of what you can't control in any place you go (Oh oh oh oh oh)
I'm told, you can't knock out parole, he's wearing all your clothes (Oh oh oh oh oh)
[Bridge]
I'm secretly sorry
I've got a lot to say, but I don't know how
But I don't know how
Careful, I know you want control but it's so hard to hold (Oh oh oh oh oh)
Stand down, the kids are lookin' round, and everything they found is (Oh oh oh oh oh)
[Chorus]
Careful, religion is routine, I don't know what that means (Oh oh oh oh oh)
I get, why you might be upset, red wine and cigarettes (Oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh)
buse demir
Yeue83
LINA SHAH
LOVE IT! Thanks Spotify!
Pocalyptic
so into this one!! great work!
olivia
"There's poison in the sink the intercities drink"
that hit me so hard because of the bs in flint. thank you for making such an important message through an amazing song
Pedro Ferreira
I love this so much!!!
Noah Bennett
today i got some really bad news. i found out that instead of leaving on july 18th or boot camp, something i was preparing for since july 13th of last year. this ruined so many things. i can’t help my dad move into what would be our new residence, i can’t spend anywhere close to as much time with my friends, and i can’t go on a beach trip that was planned since last year, with expenses having already been paid. today was also the day i found this song and after a bout of spontaneous and violent crying, i started feeling like everything’s gonna be alright. so, in about 16 weeks, i’ll look back on this and cringe. see y’all on the flip side
Mok Mol
Hey its been 16 weeks! Are you alright Noah?
Adeline Beason
hey! how are you?