Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, his interest in music formed when he began playing drums at the age of 10. He says that he came home one day and his mom told him that she had signed him up for drum lessons. He states that those lessons are the main reasons he is where he is in music today. By the age of 14 he was playing in bands, playing drums while getting more familiar with other instruments, and by the age of 16 he was touring in them. He later found a different outlet for his creativity through writing lyrics and music in an acoustic duo, which eventually led to the formation of The Ready Set. He was a member of a ska band, "Take Sides", an acoustic band, "brideandgroom" and a hardcore band, "Saints Never Surrender" before creating The Ready Set in the fall of 2007.
During the summer of ‘07, Jordan wrote a few songs and kept them to himself, as his main focus was the acoustic duo he was a part of. When the other member left to pursue a different career, Jordan decided to take the songs he had started, finish them up, and put together a Myspace page just for fun. In January of 2008, he released his first EP “Syntax and Bright Lights”, which was completely written and recorded in his basement. He soon after began writing for his second release, a full-length titled “Tantrum Castle”, also recorded in his basement.
Shortly after his high school graduation, he began touring in other bands, which made it clear to him where his heart was: The Ready Set. In July of 2008 he released “Tantrum Castle” and began touring full-time as The Ready Set. His live performances have evolved greatly since his early days, changing from a two-man show with keys, vocals, and a computer, to a complete full-band show with bass, drums, and lights. Witzigreuter says that his first performance for The Ready Set was at a coffee shop (The Mocha Lounge) where he worked in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since then, The Ready Set has toured with numerous bands, including a supporting slot on a full US tour with Boys Like Girls, both The Bamboozle and Bamboozle Left, the Bamboozle Roadshow, the MTV VMA Tour, as well as many smaller tours.
The Ready Set has also made performances on MTV on multiple occasions, including an appearance on MTV's TJ Search Live Finale and being the "One to Watch" on MTV's 10 on Top. Witzigreuter has also been featured twice on MTV's Buzzworthy: once on December 11, 2009 as an up and coming artist, and again the following year on September 7, 2010, complete with an interview video and a live performance video.
Throughout multiple self-booked tours, The Ready Set has continued to prove itself as a show worth seeing as well as hearing with it’s abundant energy and emphasis on showmanship. In November 2009, Witzigreuter signed with Decaydance Records and Sire Records, both subsidiary labels of Warner Bros. Records. He released his first full–length studio album, I'm Alive, I'm Dreaming, on June 15, 2010.
The lead single, "Love Like Woe" has reached #27 on the Billboard Hot 100, #15 on the Billboard pop chart, and #15 on the Mediabase Top 40 Radio chart.
Limits
The Ready Set Lyrics
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To the beat just like that 808
Did you know I'm thinking of you everyday
Is it wrong
Is it wrong
Is it wrong
Is it shaking up your bones, yeah
From your head down to your toes
Roll along
Roll along
Roll along
She's gonna move like the smoke in your lungs
And I'm dreaming I can feel it with the tip of my tongue
And tell me how you're feeling
We can touch the ceiling
Jump start my heart
Oh girl
I wanna know your love
I wanna feel your warmth on my skin
(So recklessly)
I'll show up and be your summer love
'Cause you're the breakout feeling of my week
(So endlessly)
Say there's still time
And did you feel the beat stop
Drop your heart
Pick it up, yeah
I wanna see your night eyes
And if it feels right
Well then maybe we can be alone
Take everything around you
Let me surround you
Is it wrong
Is it wrong
Is it wrong
Is it too late now
For me to compliment your style
You've got that subtle grace for miles
Roll along
Roll along
Roll along
She's gonna move like the smoke in your lungs
And I'm dreaming I can feel it with the tip of my tongue
And tell me how you're feeling
We can touch the ceiling
Jump start my heart
Oh girl
I wanna know your love
I wanna feel your warmth on my skin
(So recklessly)
I'll show up and be your summer love
'Cause you're the breakout feeling of my week
(So endlessly)
Say there's still time
Feel your heart drop
Pick it up yeah
And I can tell we're gonna be alone
So let that heat last
Bring it back
Girl jump in my arms
'Cause oh the weather's getting kinda cold
She's gonna move like the smoke in your lungs
And I'm dreaming I can feel it with the tip of my tongue
And tell me how you're feeling
We can touch the ceiling
Oh
Oh girl
I wanna know your love
I wanna feel your warmth on my skin
(So recklessly)
I'll show up and be your summer love
'Cause you're the breakout feeling of my week
(So endlessly)
Night sky
Light up your diamond eyes
And baby you won't feel alone
You won't feel alone
I'll show up and be your summer love
And feel the heat seep through my bones
(So endlessly)
Say there's still time
The song Limits by The Ready Set is about being enamored with someone and being willing to take risks for love. The line "She's got my heart strapped down to the beat just like that 808" suggests that the person being described has a hold on the singer’s heart and that they are feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. The line "Did you know I'm thinking of you every day" further emphasizes this, indicating that the singer cannot get this person out of their head.
Throughout the song, the singer asks if what they are feeling is wrong, questioning whether or not they should be so consumed by their emotions. They also express a desire to be with this person, saying "I wanna know your love / I wanna feel your warmth on my skin" and "I'll show up and be your summer love / 'Cause you're the breakout feeling of my week."
The chorus repeats the lyrics "She's gonna move like the smoke in your lungs / And I'm dreaming I can feel it with the tip of my tongue / And tell me how you're feeling / We can touch the ceiling / Jump start my heart." The image of someone moving like smoke conveys a sense of fluidity and elusiveness, suggesting that the singer is both captivated and frustrated by this person's ability to slip away. However, they also express a willingness to take action and embrace the power of love, asking this person to "jump start my heart" and to "touch the ceiling" with them.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got my heart strapped down
She has a strong hold on my heart
To the beat just like that 808
She has a powerful impact on me, just like the bass kick of a drum machine
Did you know I'm thinking of you everyday
I'm constantly consumed by thoughts of her
Is it wrong
I'm questioning the morality of my feelings
Is it too loud now
Are my feelings too intense for you?
Is it shaking up your bones, yeah
Is it causing a physical reaction in you?
Roll along
Just keep going
She's gonna move like the smoke in your lungs
She's going to enter and move through my body like smoke
And I'm dreaming I can feel it with the tip of my tongue
I can't stop thinking about her and I can almost taste her
And tell me how you're feeling
I want to know how you feel about me
We can touch the ceiling
Our love and passion can reach great heights
Jump start my heart
Revive my heart and make it beat with excitement
Oh girl
Addressing the woman he desires and loves
I wanna know your love
I want to experience the love you have to offer
I wanna feel your warmth on my skin
I want to physically feel close to you
(So recklessly)
With abandon, without caution
I'll show up and be your summer love
I'll be the person who brings warm and sunny feelings to your life
'Cause you're the breakout feeling of my week
You bring the most excitement and happiness to my days
(So endlessly)
Without end or limit
Say there's still time
I hope it's not too late for us to be together
And did you feel the beat stop
Did my love for you make you stop in your tracks?
Drop your heart
Let yourself be vulnerable and fall in love with me
Pick it up, yeah
But pick it up and love me back
I wanna see your night eyes
I want to look deep into your eyes in the dark
And if it feels right
And if we both feel the same way
Well then maybe we can be alone
Maybe we can spend intimate time together
Take everything around you
Forget about the world and focus on us
Let me surround you
Let me love you and make you feel safe
Is it too late now
Has too much time passed for us to be together now?
For me to compliment your style
Is it too late for me to appreciate and flatter you?
You've got that subtle grace for miles
You have a beautiful and elegant way about you
Feel your heart drop
Feel the overwhelming effect of my love
And I can tell we're gonna be alone
I sense that we will eventually be together privately
So let that heat last
Let's savor and enjoy the fire of our passion
Bring it back
Let's remind ourselves of how we feel about each other
Girl jump in my arms
Come be close to me
'Cause oh the weather's getting kinda cold
The world can be harsh and unforgiving, but I'll provide warmth and safety for you
Night sky
The darkness of the night
Light up your diamond eyes
Let your eyes sparkle and shine like diamonds
And baby you won't feel alone
I'll always be there for you and you'll never feel lonely
I'll show up and be your summer love
Again, emphasizing his desire to bring happiness and sunshine to her life
And feel the heat seep through my bones
He will feel her love on a physical level
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JORDAN WITZIGREUTER
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