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.
In My Mind
Jr Jr Lyrics
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So please don't go away
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
Nananananana
All the months before were cold
I often felt the distance grow
Like many giant piles of snow collecting by the street
Like something falling in your lap
You've needed for the longest time and didn't even know
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
Even when it's winter here
All I need's to feel you near
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
Nananananana
I've walked over frozen lakes
In wind so cold it burned my face
I've always felt so out of place when all the trees are bare
Now suddenly I feel serene
Like landscapes in a magazine
I've stared at for the longest time and didn't even know
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
Even when it's winter here
All I need's to feel you near
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
Nananananana
Oh, let me feel your warm sunshine
I'll just lay down in a park outside
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
Even when it's winter here
All I need's to feel you near
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
So please don't go away
Jr Jr's "In My Mind" is a classic indie-pop song that transports the listener to a summer romance. The lyrics revolve around a person who has found someone special, and their presence brings warmth and sunshine to their life. The opening line, "In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime," creates an image of a perfect summer romance. The singer begs their lover not to go away, as they bring light and love to their life. They describe a personal transformation, the feeling of finding serenity and finally belong. The lyrics metaphorize the cold winter, trekking through frozen lakes, and harsh wind, all of which are contrasted with the warmth and happiness that their lover brings to their lives. The line "All I need's to feel you near" reinforces the idea that it's not their actual presence but the feeling of connection that's essential to them.
Overall, Jr Jr's "In My Mind" paints a beautiful and dreamy picture of a surreal romance experience that has the power to change someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
In my mind, in my mind, in my mind you're the summertime
The person holds a special place in the singer's mind; they represent the warmth and happiness associated with summertime.
So please don't go away
The singer is afraid of losing this person and begs them to stay.
All the months before were cold
Before meeting this person, the singer's life lacked warmth and comfort.
I often felt the distance grow
The singer struggled with feeling disconnected and isolated.
Like many giant piles of snow collecting by the street
The singer's feelings of loneliness and separation accumulated like snow in the winter.
And meeting you was just by chance
The singer did not expect to find someone so special.
Like something falling in your lap
Meeting this person was unexpected, almost like receiving a gift.
You've needed for the longest time and didn't even know
The singer has found something they didn't realize they were missing.
Even when it's winter here
The singer wants to be with this person, even during difficult times.
All I need's to feel you near
Being close to this person brings the singer comfort and happiness.
I've walked over frozen lakes
The singer has experienced difficult, harsh times.
In wind so cold it burned my face
The singer has faced extreme challenges and painful experiences.
I've always felt so out of place when all the trees are bare
The singer feels disconnected and alone when everything around them is lifeless and barren.
Now suddenly I feel serene
The singer's life is more peaceful and happy since meeting this person.
Like landscapes in a magazine
The singer's life now seems picturesque and perfect, like something out of a magazine.
I've stared at for the longest time and didn't even know
The singer didn't realize how much they needed this person until they came into their life.
Oh, let me feel your warm sunshine
The singer longs to bask in the warmth and happiness brought by this person.
I'll just lay down in a park outside
The singer wants to take a moment to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, which are made better by being with this person.
Contributed by Nora S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.