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.
Pull You Close
Jr Jr Lyrics
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Oooooo I'm wandering, directions are no more
Somebody help me, somebody save me from myself
Can anybody bring me back to it
Somebody give me, give me just one chance
Can anybody pull me close again
Oooooo I'm trying, but I'm broken to the core
Oooooo I'm crying, crying out for something more
Can anybody bring me back to it
Somebody give me, give me just one chance
Can anybody pull me close again
Oooooo I'm wondering if anybody's there
Just to care, to know it's not the end
So why don't you pull me close again
The lyrics to Jr Jr's song "Pull You Close" speak to a sense of desperation and longing for connection. The opening lines set the scene of someone struggling to stay afloat in deep water, both physically and metaphorically. The singer is lost and directionless, crying out for someone to save them from their own thoughts and emotions. They plead for someone to give them a chance to connect again, to pull them close and provide comfort and support.
The second verse deepens the sense of despair, with the singer admitting to being broken and crying out for something more than they currently have. They continue to ask for help and make themselves vulnerable, wondering if anyone is there to care and to let them know that things will be okay. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the sense of longing and urgency, as the singer desperately seeks connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooooo I'm drownin', and I can't swim back to shore
I feel completely overwhelmed and lost, unable to find my way back to safety
Oooooo I'm wandering, directions are no more
I am aimlessly searching for guidance, but all paths seem to be dead ends
Somebody help me, somebody save me from myself
I am in need of assistance, but my struggles are internal and it feels like I am my own worst enemy
Can anybody bring me back to it
Is there anyone who can assist me in rediscovering the direction and purpose I have lost?
Somebody give me, give me just one chance
I am pleading for an opportunity to change my situation and start anew
Can anybody pull me close again
Is there anyone who can offer me a sense of connection and belonging?
Oooooo I'm trying, but I'm broken to the core
Despite my efforts to improve, I feel shattered and deeply damaged
Oooooo I'm crying, crying out for something more
I am desperately seeking something beyond what I currently have, something that can make me feel whole
Oooooo I'm wondering if anybody's there
I am questioning whether or not there is anyone who can hear my cries for help
Just to care, to know it's not the end
All I want is for someone to care about me and remind me that there is still hope and possibility for the future
So why don't you pull me close again
I am asking the listener to extend their hand and offer me the support and connection I am so desperately seeking
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dennis Gartman Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AdaptiveApeHybrid
This has become a favorite of mine over night. So beautiful that my eyes are wet. Like I legit am close to just sobbing
@LootWorlds
Amazing. Amazing.
@mikeboyboyboy
Fookin amazien aye