JR JR was formed in late 2009 by members Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott. The band also includes drummer Mike Higgins and the groupās 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 āNothing But Our Love,ā āVocal Chords,ā āSimple Girl,ā and a cover of The Beach Boysā āGod Only Knows.ā Months after their EP was released the bandās genre was described as āpsych-retro pop,ā āan inspired mix of hip-hop and folk,ā āminimalist altera-pop,ā and ābeach wave.ā 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 āone of the best new bandsā 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, āMorning Thoughtā and āSimple Girlā on April 8, 2011 and September 9, 2011; respectively.
Then-Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. released their first full-length album, Itās A Corporate World on June 7, 2011 via Warner Bros. Records and Quite Scientific Records.
The band came out with their new single, āIf You Didnāt See Me (Then You Werenāt On The Dancefloor)ā 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 KCRWās Morning Becomes Eclectic to premier a few songs on their upcoming album. The featured songs included: āHiding,ā āRun,ā āMesopotamia,ā āIf You Didnāt See Me (Then You Werenāt On The Dancefloor),ā āDark Water,ā āKnock Louder,ā āWar Zone,ā āDonāt Tell Me,ā and āI Think Of You.ā They also performed on the TV series Conan, June 11, 2013, featuring the song āIf You Didnāt See Me (Then You Werenāt On The Dancefloor).ā
Patterns (EP) was released on April 16, 2013, consisting of four songs: āIf You Didnāt See Me (Then You Werenāt On The Dancefloor),ā āDark Water,ā āHiding,ā and āHabits.ā 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.
Gone
Jr Jr Lyrics
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Keep pressing rewind but I'm getting older
Tried every door, don't know who I'm looking for
And I've made up my mind over and over
I can't be everything you want me to be
I can't be everything you want me to be
Finally, I can see the light through the leaves
But it's all gone
What comes from the ground now is returning
It's all the same sound and my ears are burning
In some strange home, don't know who I'm working for
I've made up my mind over and over
I can't be everything you want me to be
I can't be everything you want me to be
Finally, I can see the light through the leaves
But it's all gone
But it's all gone
Over and over, over and over
Over and over, over and over
I can't be everything you want me to be
I can't be everything you want me to be
Finally, I can see the light through the leaves
But it's all gone
But it's all gone
But it's all gone
In Jr Jr's song "Gone," the singer is grappling with their own identity and sense of self. The repetition of the phrases "I've made up my mind over and over" and "over and over" emphasize their feelings of being stuck in a routine or cycle of indecision. The line "keep pressing rewind but I'm getting older" speaks to the singer's realization that they cannot turn back time and must face the consequences of their choices.
The second stanza references the circle of life, as the singer acknowledges that what comes from the ground will return to it. They feel a sense of detachment from their own life, describing it as a "strange home." The repetition of "I can't be everything you want me to be" highlights the singer's struggle to meet others' expectations while also feeling true to themselves.
Overall, "Gone" is a reflective song about the journey of self-discovery and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The repeated lyrics and somber melody convey a sense of anxiety and uncertainty about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I've made up my mind over and over
I've considered and decided multiple times
Keep pressing rewind but I'm getting older
I keep dwelling on the past, but time is passing
Tried every door, don't know who I'm looking for
I've exhausted my options and am unsure of what I want
I can't be everything you want me to be
I cannot meet your expectations completely
Finally, I can see the light through the leaves
I am starting to see hope in the future
But it's all gone
But everything I had is now lost
What comes from the ground now is returning
What comes from nature will eventually go back to it
It's all the same sound and my ears are burning
Everything is repetitive and overwhelming
In some strange home, don't know who I'm working for
I am in an unfamiliar place and am unsure of my purpose
Over and over, over and over
Repetitive cycle of the same thoughts and actions
But it's all gone
Everything I had is now lost
Lyrics Ā© Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA EPSTEIN, MIKE HIGGINS, DANIEL NIGRO, DANIEL ZOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Rebeccanavarro132
This band saved my life.
I started to listen to these songs after a YouTuber suggested this band and the first time I listened to this band I cried so hard for half an hour. Then I started to listen to more on the way to my secondary school (high school) and sometimes I would skip classes to just go to the toilet and just take a breather by listening to jr jr.
Before I discovered this band I was ready to commit suicide, I felt I had no one.
Although it hasn't cured my depression and anxiety attacks I am in a better place and mindset and am studying finance at University and an amazing fiance who understands and cares about me and my mental health.
One song changed my life...
@user_TACHI_back
the lylics
I've made up my mind over and over
Keep pressing rewind but I'm getting older
Tried every door, don't know who I'm looking for
And I've made up my mind over and over
I can't be everything you want me to be
I can't be everything you want me to be
Finally, I can see the light through the leaves
But it's all gone
But it's all gone
What comes from the ground now is returning
It's all the same sound and my ears are burning
In some strange home, don't know who I'm working for
I've made up my mind over and over
I can't be everything you want me to be
I can't be everything you want me to be
Finally, I can see the light through the leaves
But it's all gone
But it's all gone
Over and over, over and over
Over and over, over and over
I can't be everything you want me to be
I can't be everything you want me to be
Finally, I can see the light through the leaves
But it's all gone
But it's all gone
But it's all gone
@mirpandaworks
One night after a nice family dinner, my grandfather, who hardly ever talks or says much to anyone, out of no where decided he wanted to show my whole family and I something on the TV. And without us knowing at all what it was he was going to show us, he pulled up this video and we all watched it together while he smiled and sang along to it lovingly. We were all in tears by the end of the video and were so shocked but happy he shared that moment and song with us. I made note of the band and song right away after that and saved it ever since. When Iām feeling sad or lonely from everything, I put this song on and think of my grandfathers smile while he sang this song. I love him so much. A man of very few words, but with the kind of few words that hold the most weight to my heart and soul. I am immensely thankful to this bandās song and my grandfather for being in my life. āØ
@tony23807
if you didnt see me is another one of my favorites
@bris2672
My grandma showed me this song shortly before she passed. Itās beautiful.
@brando666
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@freegee5790
Cool story. ā¤ā¤ā¤ā¤
@freegee5790
Hank Cramblin. Detroiters.
@Rebeccanavarro132
This band saved my life.
I started to listen to these songs after a YouTuber suggested this band and the first time I listened to this band I cried so hard for half an hour. Then I started to listen to more on the way to my secondary school (high school) and sometimes I would skip classes to just go to the toilet and just take a breather by listening to jr jr.
Before I discovered this band I was ready to commit suicide, I felt I had no one.
Although it hasn't cured my depression and anxiety attacks I am in a better place and mindset and am studying finance at University and an amazing fiance who understands and cares about me and my mental health.
One song changed my life...
@roseponce299
I'm so glad you are here and I'm reading this comment. Your comment. I'm so proud you are enduring the hardships long enough to see the rewards and benefits of your efforts. Don't be so quick to judge the value of life when there is still more to see and discover and people along the way who seem almost made just for us. Thankyou for sharing this, it inspires me because every now and then I feel tired or like giving up but something inside me always says "there's more Abby, there's so much more you have to see." So I wait, I endure, I reap the benefits and the blessings and see the people I love grow all around me and see how crushed others might be at a certain point in their life, and see how they recover. How strong they really are and didn't know they were. So I'm excited to see you overcame and I'm excited for you and your fiancĆ©. I wish you both the very best and even more urgently in times like now. I'm pleased to think of you showing the world your smile through the love of music. Stay chill and keep it real. šš¤
@erikam3971
This song means so much to me and it give me so many memories
@DutchGirl859
God bless you.