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.
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 © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA EPSTEIN, MIKE HIGGINS, DANIEL NIGRO, DANIEL ZOTT
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