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.
Simple Girl
Jr Jr Lyrics
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She's governed by simple pleasures.
She wont ever let you meet her family,
But she'll show you pictures.
She's a simple girl
And she's got simple emotions.
She wont ever let you in,
I'm always looking for some kind of sadness,
Something more than this.
She's a simple girl
And she's got simple feelings.
No one ever let her know that she could get it out her heart, now
The song "Simple Girl" by Jr Jr is an ode to a woman with a basic lifestyle, who values simplicity and the little things in life. The artist describes her as someone who is easily pleased by small and ordinary experiences, and is content with just that. Despite her uncomplicated nature, she's also guarded and cautious, keeping her private life and feelings to herself. She cherishes her independence and doesn't feel the need to introduce anyone to her family or reveal too much about herself. However, she is always willing to share glimpses of her life through pictures, keeping those who matter to her close to her heart.
The artist then confesses his personal struggle to find a deeper meaning to life, admitting that he is always searching for sadness or something more profound than what it seems to be. The simplicity of the woman's life is both refreshing and frustrating to him, as it contrasts with his own complex and restless mind. The woman's zen-like approach to life, however, intrigues him, and he recognizes her innocence as a rare and precious quality.
Overall, "Simple Girl" is a bittersweet song about the simple pleasures and uncomplicated emotions of a woman. The artist's reflection on her simplicity and contentment is contrasted with his own yearning for something more profound and complex.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL ZOTT, JOSHUA EPSTEIN
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