The band was formed in roughly 2003. Classmates Cacie Dalager and Bradley Hale met in high school marching band when they were both sixteen years old; they eventually started writing songs together, starting with an acoustic song dedicated to a college-bound friend. The band's name, according to Dalager, came about as a typo while talking to friends online on their old band's account; it was originally being considered jokingly as a possible future EP title, but stuck as the band name when they officially started the project. Dalager and Hale were joined by Brad's sister Britty on keyboards, and school friend Justin Schweim on bass for the recording of their first EP and their first few shows in the Minneapolis area. Shortly before the band began recording their first album, Schweim left their live setup, and Christine Sako stepped in. Jess Abbott joined the band in Summer 2009 after moving from Maine to Minnesota, initially just for the summer until she left for college, however she became a permanent member shortly after.
The band have released two full length albums and 5 ep's
Dead Oaks
Now Now Lyrics
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And I can't call you up without a reason.
I can take a thousand miles, and I can drive for hours to your house in summer, but I can stay for longer if you wanted me to.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I've been up, and oh, oh, I don't sleep enough, and oh, oh, I know we don't talk as much but I can hear you still (x2)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I've been up, and oh, oh, I don't sleep enough, and oh, oh, I know we don't talk as much, but I can hear you voice on the phone when you're up all alone in your room. 'Cause I am up to you.
The lyrics to Now Now's song Dead Oaks are deeply emotional, dealing with the pain and longing of missing someone who is no longer around. The song begins with the line "I can't feel your bones but I can see them," which immediately communicates a feeling of distance and disconnection. The next line, "And I can't call you up without a reason," suggests that the singer is struggling to find a way to reach out to the person they miss, perhaps because they fear rejection or simply don't know how to bridge the gap between them.
As the song progresses, we learn that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to be close to the person they miss. They say "I can take a thousand miles, and I can drive for hours to your house in summer," which suggests that distance is not a barrier to their feelings. However, they also acknowledge that they are not sure if they are wanted, saying "but I can stay for longer if you wanted me to." The repetition of the lines "Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I've been up, and oh, oh, I don't sleep enough, and oh, oh, I know we don't talk as much but I can hear you still" conveys a sense of desperation and longing, as though the singer is trying to convince themselves that the person they miss is still with them in some way.
Overall, the lyrics to Dead Oaks are deeply emotional and resonant, capturing the pain and longing of missing someone who is no longer physically present. The repetition of certain lines and phrases creates a sense of urgency and desperation, which is set against a backdrop of gentle, dreamy instrumentals that complement the lyrics beautifully.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't feel your bones but I can see them,
Even though I cannot physically touch you, I can still sense your presence through other means.
And I can't call you up without a reason.
I cannot simply contact you without a clear purpose, as there needs to be a specific motive for our interaction.
I can take a thousand miles, and I can drive for hours to your house in summer, but I can stay for longer if you wanted me to.
I am willing to go to great lengths to be with you, and if desired, I would be more than happy to extend my visit even further.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I've been up, and oh, oh, I don't sleep enough, and oh, oh, I know we don't talk as much but I can hear you still (x2)
Despite the fact that I am frequently awake at odd hours and am prone to insomnia, I sense your presence even though we do not communicate as much as we used to.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, I've been up, and oh, oh, I don't sleep enough, and oh, oh, I know we don't talk as much, but I can hear your voice on the phone when you're up all alone in your room.
Even though we do not talk as frequently as we used to, I can still hear your voice in my mind when you are alone and in need of company.
'Cause I am up to you.
I am willing and ready to be present for you whenever you may need me, as I care about you deeply.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Acacia Rae Dalager, Bradley Lawrence Hale, Jessica Daniel Abbott
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Keylove Badlove
The whole album used to be my highschool anthem. Thank you Now, Now for making my life so less lonely back then 🤍🤍
VGBNDGRL
it was mine too!
Lord Bored
This, and Cars. A girl I met on tumblr showed them to me. Thanks Kenna! Miss you!
James Hoffer
Sometimes songs don't need to be long. This song flows perfectly the way it is and it just happened to end up being under two minutes long. It happens sometimes. There's no need to force more parts in it when it works perfectly the way it is.
César López Sánchez
Se extraña mucho su rock indie de esos momentos...! Pasan los años y los seguiré escuchando!
Spifey Pineapple
I'm so proud of you guys! You have come so far. Brad you are as cute as ever! Jess,Cacie you are both amazing! Love you guys so much.
rainslide productions
Love, love, love Now Now! I play them regularly and tell all my friends about them.... Underrated, under appreciated... under exposed...
jen no
Whenever I listen to this song(if it's not on repeat all day) I always have to play it at least 3 times because it's just not long enough.
X-GO
¡Increíble canción! ¡Lo mejor que he escuchado en años y de lo mejor no Oasis que he escuchado en la vida!
Tran Nguyen
i wish this song was longer, it's so good