AJR

Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain
You know it's a game that I hate to lose
And I'm feelin' the strain, it ain't a shame
Oh, give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I want to get lost in rock and roll and drift away
Just give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I want to get lost in rock and roll and drift away
Won't you take me way
Beginning to think that I'm wastin' time
I don't understand the things I do
The world outside looks so unkind
And I'm countin' on you you can carry me through
Oh, give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I want to get lost in rock and roll and drift away
Just Give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I want to get lost in rock and roll and drift away
Won't you take me way
And when my mind is free
Know melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue
The guitar's comin' through to soothe me
(Oh yeah) Thanks for the joy that you're bringing me
I want you to know that I believe in your song
Rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You help me along
Oh you're makin' me strong
Oh, give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I want to get lost in rock and roll and drift away
Just give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I want to get lost in rock and roll and drift away
Oh, just give me the beat boys, and free my soul
I want to get lost in rock and roll and drift away
Won't you take me way

The indie-pop band AJR—three brothers born and raised in New York City—achieved a startlingly quick level of success with 2013 track “I’m Ready", a buoyant electro-pop smash that was featured in the trailer for Amy Schumer’s Trainwreck and became certified US Platinum in 2015.

Adam Met (bass/vocals), is the oldest brother, a Columbia University graduate. Ryan Met (ukulele/piano/vocals), a bespectacled ‘94 kid is the band’s main songwriter, also having co-written Andy Grammer hits “Back Home” and the certified gold “Good To Be Alive”. Jack Met (vocals/guitar), is the lead vocalist who splits time between the band and attending Columbia.

AJR began in 2005, busking on the streets and in the parks of New York. Raised on vinyls from the 50s and 60s, AJR was initially inspired by the likes of The Beach Boys and Frankie Valli, but the original sound they’ve now created resembles a modern mix of those classic sounds, with flavors of Imagine Dragons, fun., and hip-hop production elements pointing towards Kanye West.

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