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Artist: AJR
Suggested Track: World's Smallest Violin

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My, my, my
(No, no, come in, come in, come in)

My grandpa fought in World War II
He was such a noble dude
I can't even finish school
Missed my mom and left too soon
His dad was a fireman
Who fought fires so violent
I think I bored my therapist
While playing him my violin

(Oh my God) that's so insane
(Oh my God) that's such a shame
Next to them, my shit don't feel so grand
But I can't help myself from feeling bad
I kind of feel like two things can be sad
(One, two, three, four)

The world's smallest violin
Really needs an audience
So if I do not find somebody soon
(That's right, that's right)
I'll blow up into smithereens
And spew my tiny symphony
Just let me play my violin for you, you, you, you

My grandpa fought in World War II
When he was such a noble dude
Man, I feel like such a fool
I got so much left to prove
All my friends have vaping friends
They're so good at making friends
I'm so scared of caving in
Is that entertaining yet?

(Oh my God) that's so insane
(Oh my God) that's such a shame
Next to them, my shit don't feel so grand
But I can't help myself from feeling bad
I kind of feel like two things can be sad
(One, two, three, four)

The world's smallest violin
Really needs an audience
So if I do not find somebody soon
(That's right, that's right)
I'll blow up into smithereens
And spew my tiny symphony
Just let me play my violin for you, you, you, you

Somewhere in the universe
Somewhere, someone's got it worse
Wish that made it easier
Wish I didn't feel the hurt
The world's smallest violin
Really needs an audience
So if I do not find somebody soon

I'll blow up into smithereens
And spew my tiny symphony
All up and down a city street
While tryna put my mind at ease
Like finishing this melody
This feels like a necessity
So this could be the death of me
Or maybe just a better me
Now come in with the timpanis
And take a shot of Hennessy
I know I'm not there mentally
But you could be the remedy
So let me play my violin for you
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Genius Artists
AJR
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
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AJR Lyrics
AJR lyrics - 89 song lyrics sorted by album, including "Maybe Man", "2085", "Inertia".
Genius Albums
The Click by AJR
The Click is AJR’s 2017 record, featuring songs from 2016 EP What Everyone’s Thinking including hit “Weak.” The Click is AJR’s most personal release to date, with the band saying:
The Maybe Man by AJR
After performing and releasing music for over a decade, the brotherly trio that makes up AJR has finally earned mainstream attention, enough to get signed to Mercury Records
Living Room by AJR
The 13-track album, which was written, recorded and produced by the band in the living room of their New York City apartment, features Gold Certified hit “I’m Ready,” as well as
Neotheater by AJR
AJR’s third full-length album was announced on March 10, 2019 in conjunction with the second single of the album “Birthday Party.” on various social media platforms. Almost 2
Born and Bred by AJR
The first full release by AJR in their music career. This album has 14 tracks in total, which consists of both original songs by AJR as well as covers they recorded. This release
The Click (Deluxe Edition) by AJR
The Click (Deluxe Edition) has all of the songs from The Click but with some added songs such as Burn the House Down and Normal.
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Genius Lyrics
AJR – Bummerland
“Bummerland” was first teased during AJR’s drive-in concerts in Philadelphia on August 19th and 20th, 2020. Later that month, it was officially released as the second single in
AJR – Way Less Sad
[Verse 1] / I should move / 'Cause New York is getting muddy out / There's LA / But it's always kinda sunny out / And I don't wanna hurt no more / So I set my bar real low / [Pre-
AJR – Weak
AJR’s “Weak” is about trying to resist your urges. The song comes off AJR’s 2016 EP, What’s Everyone Thinking. The band told All Access Music: “The goal of this EP was to address
AJR – Bang!
“Bang!” is a single from American pop band AJR speculated to be on Neotheater (Deluxe Edition), set to release on February 12th, 2020. Following a month-long hiatus from social
AJR (Ft. Rivers Cuomo) – Sober Up
“Sober Up” is the fourth track on AJR’s second album titled The Click, and features singer-songwriter Rivers Cuomo. In an interview with Billboard Pop Shop talked about what the
AJR – Karma
“Karma” is the vision of AJR’s vocalist Jack Met, as mentioned in an Instagram live-stream. Additionally, it was the very first track the band wrote for the album. The song is
AJR – World's Smallest Violin
[Verse 1] / My grandpa fought in World War II / He was such a noble dude / I can't even finish school / Missed my mom and left too soon / His dad was a fireman / Who fought fires
AJR – 100 Bad Days
“100 Bad Days” is the first single from AJR’s third album Neotheater. Band member Jack Met mentioned in an interview that the track touched on their most frequently used mantra, “
AJR – Burn the House Down
“Burn The House Down” is a politically-charged single by the indie pop band AJR. The original version of the song was used as the theme song for director Morgan Spurlock’s
AJR – Joe
[Intro] / I believed in God back in eight grade / He could smoke an eighth on a school day / Remember when you laughed at my last name? / Now I go by Met, is that less lame of a
AJR – I'm Ready
“I’m Ready” is a song by American band AJR. The song samples audio clips from Spongebob. In an interview Adam said the following about the track: “I’m Ready” was written in a
AJR – Netflix Trip
“Netflix Trip” is the third-last song of AJR’s The Click, based around TV Series The Office. Band member Ryan explained: “Netflix Trip” is the one I connect to the most. It’s a
AJR – Christmas in June
[Intro] / Ok, I'm ready / [Verse 1] / New Year's Eve / I was at a festival in New Orleans / You were in Tribeca kissing nobody / I owe you one, yes, I do / Valentine's Day / We
AJR – The Trick
“The Trick” is the eighth song off AJR’s newest album, OK ORCHESTRA. It centers around the idea of only putting forth the best and most desirable aspects of oneself in order to
AJR – Outside (Demo)
[Pre-Chorus] / All my words turn inside out / Inside out inside my mouth / Troubles down inside my bones / I feel low, can I go? / [Chorus] / Outside / What's it like outside
AJR – Drama
“Drama” is the third single off of AJR’s second studio album, The Click by the American indie-pop band AJR. An official clean version of the track was released by the band
AJR – Humpty Dumpty
[Chorus] / Humpty Dumpty, when Humpty Dumpty / When Humpty Dumpty went down / He said, "Screw it, I'ma smile right through it / And I'll scream when no one's around" / (Okay) / (
AJR – OK Overture
In a video broadcast interview with Breakfast Television Toronto, Adam Met confirmed the existence of an “Overture” track in the same fashion as the previous ones for Living Room
AJR – Dear Winter
“Dear Winter” was written by Ryan Met, who is not the lead vocalist for the track, although he is the producer. He explained: I wrote it in a very dark, kinda sad time in my life
AJR – 3 O'Clock Things
“3 O'Clock Things” is an open book for AJR’s “shower thoughts” that occur at 3 in the morning. The song is a rare delve into politics — the band has generally refrained from
AJR – Woody Allen
[Intro] / Oh-oh-oh / Oh-oh-oh / Hey! Hey! / [Chorus: Jack] / Now I'm feeling just like Woody Allen / Finally, I'm right where I should be / Like when you grow up doing donuts in
AJR – Come Hang Out
[Intro: Samia Finnerty & Ryan Met, Jack Met] / Come, hang out 'cause you're out of your mind / You're working so damn hard, you forgot what you like / And come, hang out, don't you
AJR – Pretender (Acoustic)
[Verse 1: Jack Met] / I'm a good pretender / Won't you come see my show? / I've got lots of problems / Well, good thing nobody knows / [Pre-Chorus: Jack Met] / Oh, I'm insecure, I'
AJR – Finale (Can’t Wait to See What You Do Next)
[Intro] / Don't you go, we need you here / You brighten up this shitty year / Well, congratulations on your bit of success / We can't wait to see what you do next / [Verse 1: Jack
AJR – Three-Thirty
“Three-Thirty” is the eighth track on AJR’s second album titled The Click. It is the song oldest brother Adam connects to the most. He commented: The generation we are growing up
AJR – Fisherman (Demo)
[Verse 1] / I stop and wish again, that I was a Fisherman / Trade a noisy highway for the sound of the sea / To know the mountain air, and make my stay up there / Don't feel much
AJR (Ft. Blue Man Group) – Ordinaryish People
[Intro] / Ooh, ooh / [Verse 1] / Your happy friends call you depressing / 'Cause you wonder why we're all alive / Your downer friends think you're too happy, too happy / 'Cause you
AJR – Maybe Man
“Maybe Man” is the opening track on AJR’s album The Maybe Man. The song introduces the pervasive theme throughout the album of Jack not knowing who he is, or wanting to be
Daisy the Great & AJR – Record Player
[Chorus: Daisy the Great] / I've got a record player that was made in 2014 / Dyed my hair blue, it came out a seasick sort of green / I like vintage dresses when they fall just
AJR – Infinity
[Verse 1: Jack] / Was it all in my head? / In an empty bed / And I told you that I need you / Baby, can't you see I'm alone? / Oh, oh / I was lost in my feet / On an empty street
AJR – Normal
“Normal” is a somber song approaching the close of the album. It expresses nostalgia and questions the band’s position of fame, both common themes of the following album
AJR – Break My Face
An idiom-laced track, “Break My Face” follows the mantra of single “100 Bad Days:” what doesn’t kill you makes you more interesting.
AJR – Role Models
[Intro] / 3, 4 / [Chorus] / All my role models are on TV for the wrong reasons / And, I will unravel if you rip away my best pieces / Would've never come so far without someone
AJR – Turning Out
[Verse 1: Jack Met] / I hold you / I hold you closer than I ever knew / I could do / But I'm confused / I thought I'd recognize when love was true / But I'm confused / [Pre-Chorus
AJR – The Entertainment's Here
[Chorus: Jack Met] / But oh my, oh my God / The entertainment's here / Everything is suddenly amazing here / Sit back, man / Relax, man / Sit back, man / [Verse 1: Jack Met] / I
AJR – Adventure Is Out There
“Adventure Is Out There” is a lazy day vibe, searching for the glimmer of a rainbow on a rainy day. Using layman’s speech, AJR looks to new horizons to escape the mundane everyday
AJR – Don't Throw Out My Legos
Before the announcement of the band’s third album Neotheater “Don’t Throw Out My Legos” was played live during the second part of The Click Tour in multiple venues. Producer Ryan
AJR – Thirsty
[Chorus] / Thirsty, thirsty Thursday / Yo-del-lay, yo-del-lay-ee ho / Yo-del-lay, yo-del-lay-ee ho / Yo-del-lay, yo-del-lay-ee ho / Thirsty, thirsty Thursday / [Verse 1] / I'm up
AJR – I Won't
As the trio of New York-born and bred brothers continue to grow in popularity, their release of the single “I Won’t” keeps the unique sound and message of being yourself that fans
AJR – Beats
“Beats” is a call to the company, Beats by Dre to sponsor AJR. The track itself was only finished a few days before the album cut was due, even though it was started more than a
AJR – Sunday Candy (Cover)
[Verse 1] / She can say in her voice, in her way that she love me / With her eyes, with her smile, with her belt, with her hands, with her money / I am the thesis of her prayers
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “The Good Part” by AJR?
“The Good Part” by AJR was written by Ryan Met, Jack Met & Adam Met.