OK Overture
OK Overture

AJR - OK Overture Lyrics

In a symphony of self-reflection and whimsical chaos, AJR crafts an auditory journey through the maze of modern life. The song stitches together fragments of existential musings with playful melodies, creating a patchwork quilt of youthful angst and fleeting… Read more

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OK Overture Lyrics

These are our drums
This is our melody
(Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da)
Now listen closely, as our drums become our melody

And here's our song
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da

So let me play my violin for you (bang, bang, bang)
Ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah
So let me play my violin for you
The truth is that I'm screwed
Still, Joe, do you think I'm cool?

(One, two, one-one, two, three, four)
(One, two, one-one, two, three, four)

I got friends in a lot of weird places
Wonder if they're gonna call, depending what my face is (one, two, three, four)
I got friends in a lot of weird places
Wonder if they're gonna call, depending what my face is
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah

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"
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, when no one
When no one's around, around, around, around"

Da-da-da, da-da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da-da-da-da-da
And I'll scream when no one, when no one
When no one's around

One day, maybe someday, I'll be so out of touch
I'll become a trumpet or a drum set in a sad orchestra
One day, maybe someday, in a world speeding up
It's getting hard, so very hard to keep up
One day, maybe someday, I'll be so out of touch
I'll become a trumpet or a drum set
In a sad orchestra
One day, I won't know what to write
And I can't be eighteen my whole life
But I'm too fuckin' young to feel so fuckin' old
But I'll try and I'll try and I'll try
But I'm not dead yet, so I guess I'll be alright

Bang, bang, bang
But I'm way less sad
Adventure is out there
But you gotta be some
Come on, guy
Bang, bang, bang
But it's all I have
Oh, I'm not dead yet, so I guess I'll be alright

Writer(s): Adam Metzger, Jack Metzger, Ryan Metzger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of OK Overture?

In a symphony of self-reflection and whimsical chaos, AJR crafts an auditory journey through the maze of modern life. The song stitches together fragments of existential musings with playful melodies, creating a patchwork quilt of youthful angst and fleeting joy. From the whimsical "Humpty Dumpty" metaphor to the raw admission of feeling "too young to feel so old," it captures the paradoxes of growing up in a world that's constantly speeding up. Yet, amidst the uncertainty and emotional turbulence, there's a resilient thread of hope: "I'm not dead yet, so I guess I'll be alright." It's an anthem for anyone navigating their own quirky path through life's ups and downs. #LifeJourney #YouthfulAngst

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the members of AJR?

    AJR consists of three brothers: Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met. They write, produce, and mix their music in their living room.

  2. When was 'OK Overture' released?

    'OK Overture' was released on March 26, 2021, as part of AJR's fourth studio album 'OK Orchestra'.

  3. What is unique about the structure of 'OK Overture'?

    'OK Overture' serves as an introductory medley for the album 'OK Orchestra', incorporating elements from various tracks within the same album. It creatively blends different melodies and lyrics to give listeners a preview of what's to come.

  4. How did AJR come up with the title 'OK Orchestra'?

    Initially titled 'Mad Orchestra', AJR changed it to 'OK Orchestra' to reflect themes of worry about future irrelevance but feeling OK in the present. The title is not related to Radiohead's 'OK Computer' or Weezer's 'OK Human'.

  5. What instruments are highlighted in 'OK Overture'?

    'OK Overture' features a mix of drums, violin, trumpet, and other orchestral elements that blend pop with orchestral sounds.

  6. Did any singles from the 'OK Orchestra' album achieve significant success?

    'Bang!', one of the singles from the album, became one of AJR's biggest hits ever in 2021. Other notable singles include 'Bummerland', 'My Play', and 'Way Less Sad'.

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