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.
Don't Tell Me
Jr Jr Lyrics
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We may never pass this way again
Just let me enjoy 'till its over
Or forever
Please don't tell me how the story ends
See the way our shadows come together
Softer than your fingers on my skin
That we'll remember
Of each other
Please don't tell me how the story ends
Never's just the echo of forever
Lonesome as the love that might have been
Just let me go on loving and believing
'Till it's over
Please don't tell me how the story ends
Please don't tell me how the story ends
The opening lyrics to Jr Jr's "Don't Tell Me" convey a sense of finality and longing. The singer acknowledges that this could be their last night together and realizes that they may never cross paths again. They ask to savor the moment, to not have it ruined by knowing how their story will end. The second verse deepens this feeling, using imagery like shadows and fingertips to describe the intimacy between them. The singer recognizes that someday, all they will have left of each other is this memory, and asks again to not have the ending revealed.
The chorus is particularly poignant with its metaphorical language. "Never's just the echo of forever" speaks to the idea that memories and emotions can reverberate through time, even if the physical connection is no longer there. The last line of the chorus, "Please don't tell me how the story ends," is repeated for emphasis, emphasizing the singer's desire to live in the moment and not worry about the future.
Overall, the lyrics to "Don't Tell Me" capture the fleeting, bittersweet nature of a last encounter with someone special. The song speaks to the desire to hold onto something beautiful for just a little bit longer, even if it means not knowing how things will ultimately turn out.
Line by Line Meaning
This could be our last goodnight together
Acknowledging the possibility that tonight might be the end of our time together
We may never pass this way again
Recognizing that this moment may never happen again
Just let me enjoy 'til it's over or forever
Asking to be allowed to live in the moment and cherish it without thinking about what comes next
Please don't tell me how the story ends
Asking to keep the uncertainty of the future intact instead of hearing the end result
See the way our shadows come together
Noticing the beautiful way our shadows join as one
Softer than your fingers on my skin
Describing the tender and delicate nature of the moment
Someday this may be all that we'll remember of each other
Acknowledging the possibility of fading memories in the future and cherishing this moment as a potential lasting memory
Never's just the echo of forever
Reflecting on the illusion of forever and how the idea of never is just the lingering echo of it
Lonesome as the love that might have been
Emphasizing the sadness and loneliness that comes from missed opportunities
Just let me go on loving and believing 'til it's over
Asking to be allowed to love and believe in the moment without the burden of knowing the end
Please don't tell me how the story ends
Repeating the request to let the future be unknown so that the present moment can be fully embraced
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Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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