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.
Melody's Song
The Ready Set Lyrics
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They're learning to get down, whoa.
And let me say here, I'm glad that they lost their fears
I'm glad that they cut their tears, 'cause I'm over that.
And change can, run around your head,
Kill your thoughts instead
Leaving you spinning around and all out of control.
But I'm feeling alive tonight.
(Will you let me shine?)
Whoa
You spelled my name,
When I was young, I need you right there
And you ran so fast.
You stayed the same.
Oh Melody, I hope that you care, you care, you care, you care.
Girls on the West Coast, sing it like you used to!
Boys on the East Coast, scream with some heart!
Six years, (six years) and I'm learning about the darker side,
I'm getting a feel for the faster life, I took sides.
Long nights (long nights) and the drives we made through.
Oh, what I did for you
Well, it took some time.
(Can I live my dream?)
It took some time.
You spelled my name,
When I was young, I need you right there
And you ran so fast.
You stayed the same.
Oh Melody, I hope that you care, you care, you care, you care.
And I'll never see the world without you.
And I'm all about how it's gonna be, and I'm all about how it's gonna be
(I can't complain, I can't complain)
You opened up the world around me, me, me.
I couldn't have made it through,
I'm counting all my debts in my head, in my head.
('Cause I'll always be radio)
You spelled my name,
When I was young, I need you right there;
And you ran so fast.
You stayed the same.
Oh Melody, I hope that you care, you care, you care, you care.
Girls on the West Coast, sing it like you used to!
Boys on the East Coast, scream with some heart!
I'll write a song to remember where I came from,
Just give me that sound, I'll be fine.
The Ready Set's song "Melody's Song" is a nostalgic and introspective piece about the passage of time and the changes that come with it. The opening lines speak of seeing people moving to downtown, and learning to let go and have a good time. The singer declares that he is glad that they were able to overcome their fears and the obstacles that held them back, but he himself has moved on from that stage of life. The chorus speaks of how change can be overwhelming and leave you feeling out of control, but the singer is feeling alive despite it. The bridge touches on the idea of the passing of time and how it affects our relationships and experiences, with the singer reflecting on the darker side of things that he's learned about over the six years since the song was written. The song comes full circle in the final lines, with the singer recalling Melody from his past and expressing his hope that she still cares, while also celebrating the memories that have shaped him into who he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Assuming I know that people around are moving to downtown, They're learning to get down, whoa.
I understand that others in the area are embracing the downtown lifestyle and having a great time.
And let me say here, I'm glad that they lost their fears I'm glad that they cut their tears, 'cause I'm over that.
I'm happy that others have moved on from their past struggles and are enjoying life, as I have already done so.
And change can, run around your head, Kill your thoughts instead Leaving you spinning around and all out of control.
Changes in life can be overwhelming and cause confusion and chaos in one's mind, leading to a loss of control.
And lately, oh, it's amazing, I'm not letting it phase me But I'm feeling alive tonight. (Will you let me shine?) Whoa
Recently, I have been feeling incredible and unaffected by the changes around me. I am ready to shine tonight and be my best self.
You spelled my name, When I was young, I need you right there And you ran so fast. You stayed the same. Oh Melody, I hope that you care, you care, you care, you care.
When I was young and needed support, you were there for me. I just hope that you still care about me now and haven't changed.
Girls on the West Coast, sing it like you used to! Boys on the East Coast, scream with some heart!
I want everyone to sing and scream with passion, bringing back memories of how things used to be.
Six years, (six years) and I'm learning about the darker side, I'm getting a feel for the faster life, I took sides. Long nights (long nights) and the drives we made through. Oh, what I did for you Well, it took some time. (Can I live my dream?) It took some time.
Over the past six years, I have become familiar with the more dangerous and thrilling aspects of life, taking different paths. I have put in a lot of time and effort for someone, and it took me a while to realize that I should focus on my own dreams instead.
And I'll never see the world without you. And I'm all about how it's gonna be, and I'm all about how it's gonna be (I can't complain, I can't complain) You opened up the world around me, me, me.
You have helped me see the world in a new light, and I can't imagine life without you. I am ready for whatever the future holds, and I am grateful for the opportunities you have given me.
I couldn't have made it through, I'm counting all my debts in my head, in my head. ('Cause I'll always be radio)
I owe you for helping me through difficult times, and I keep a mental tally of the ways in which I must repay you. I will always be close to you, even when we are apart.
I'll write a song to remember where I came from, Just give me that sound, I'll be fine.
I want to create a song that reminds me of my roots and the journey that led me here. All I need is that familiar sound to feel complete.
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Written by: JORDAN WITZIGREUTER
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