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.
The Way I Do
Jr Jr Lyrics
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And a lot of them mean it too
But no one does, 'I do' like we do
Fireworks fade and the fireflies
Once the honeymoon's through
They don't do 'I do' like we do
Nobody got a you like me
Of the good times, and the hard times
And the wild times we've been through
Nobody got a me like you
And I ain't much but this much is true
No one does 'I do' like we do
I tried to keep you guessing
And you still got me confused
No one does 'I do' like we do
Everybody turns out the light
When the day is through
No one does 'I do' like we do
Nobody got a you like me
Nobody got this history
Of the good times, and the hard times
And the wild times we've been through, yeah
Nobody got a me like you
And I ain't much but this much is true
No one does 'I do' like we do, oh
I ain't knocking what the others got
'Cause they a good thing, too
But they don't do 'I do' like we do
Rambling down this same old road
We'll find our 'something new', yeah
No one does 'I do' like we do, yeah
Nobody got a you like me
Nobody got this history
Of the good times, and the hard times
And the wild times we've been through
Nobody got a me like you
And I ain't much but this much is true
No one does 'I do' like we do
No one does 'I do' like we do
No one does 'I do' like we do
No one does (no one does), no one does
No one does (no one does), no one does
No one does (no one does), no one does
(No one does) yeah, yeah
No one does (no one does)
No one does
In Jr Jr's song "The Way I Do," the lyrics describe a unique and special love between two people who have been through good times, hard times, and wild times together. The song explores the idea that while many people may say "together forever," nobody does "I do" quite like the two people being sung about. The lyrics suggest a deep understanding and a special bond that exists between the two, which allows them to navigate their relationship in a way that others do not.
The lines "I ain't knocking what the others got/ 'Cause they a good thing, too/ But they don't do 'I do' like we do" acknowledge that other couples may have their own unique way of doing things, but the bond between the two people being sung about is special and unique. The song also suggests that there is always something new to discover in a long-term relationship, even when things get difficult or mundane.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Way I Do" celebrate a bond between two people that is strong, enduring and unique. The song suggests that no other couple does "I do" quite like this couple, and that their love is special and worth celebrating.
Line by Line Meaning
People say 'together forever'
Many people promise to be together forever.
And a lot of them mean it too
And many of them are sincere about the statement.
But no one does, 'I do' like we do
However, nobody commits to each other like we do.
Fireworks fade and the fireflies
The exuberant feeling of new love fades away.
Once the honeymoon's through
Once the initial excitement is over,
They don't do 'I do' like we do
Other couples don't have the same level of commitment as us.
Nobody got a you like me
No one understands you the way I do.
Nobody got this history
No one has been through what we have been through.
Of the good times, and the hard times
Of the happy and the difficult times we've shared.
And the wild times we've been through
And the exciting moments we've experienced together.
Nobody got a me like you
No one understands me the way you do.
And I ain't much but this much is true
I might not have much to offer, but this statement is true.
No one does 'I do' like we do
No other couple has the same level of commitment as us.
I tried to keep you guessing
I have tried to surprise you.
And you still got me confused
But you still manage to keep me on my toes.
Everybody turns out the light
At the end of the day, everyone goes to bed.
When the day is through
When the day is over,
No one does 'I do' like we do
No other couple has the same level of commitment as us.
I ain't knocking what the others got
I don't want to criticize what other couples have.
'Cause they a good thing, too
Because they also have something good.
But they don't do 'I do' like we do
But they don't have the same level of commitment as us.
Rambling down this same old road
Walking along this familiar path,
We'll find our 'something new', yeah
We will discover something new along the way.
No one does 'I do' like we do, yeah
No other couple has the same level of commitment as us.
No one does, no one does
Nobody commits like we do.
No one does (no one does), no one does
No other couple is as committed as us.
(No one does) yeah, yeah
No one commits to each other like we do.
No one does
No other couple has the same level of commitment as us.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: HARRY CONNICK, JR., JAY C KNOWLES, JIM MCCORMICK
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