The band released their debut album "D-D-Don't Stop the Beat" in 2003. The first single, "Move Your Feet", was one of the most played songs on Danish radio and eventually climbed the charts in over thirteen countries, including Australia, France, the UK and Denmark. The single is also available on the soundtrack of the popular American television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Additionally, it has also been included in the US version of the hit dance game DDR Extreme for the Playstation 2. It is often associated with its pixelated music video, created by the art collective Shynola, which is seen in the VH1 commercial for "I Love the 90's: Part Deux" and in the background of its Dance Dance Revolution: DDR Extreme dance.
The follow up single, "Rhythm Bandits", made the singles charts in the UK and Australia, and was included in the soundtrack of the game FIFA 2004.
D-D-Don't Stop the Beat was included in several publications' "Best Albums of 2003" lists, including Rolling Stone, NME, Entertainment Weekly and Blender. The Sunday Chronicle in San Francisco rated "Move Your Feet" as the single of the year, calling it "the best song ever".
The single "Shake Your Coconuts" is available on the Looney Tunes: Back In Action soundtrack, and is used as the menu music in the game Worms 3D by Team17 Software.
The CD features the video to "Move Your Feet" and a "Making Of" as enhanced content. In the "Making Of," Junior (Jesper Mortensen) was asked how many copies he thought the album would sell and he replied, "three to four hundred".
The song "White Trash" from this album was used in the very popular advertisement for Music Magazine TV show Popworld in the UK. The advert featured the two presenters of the show doing a synchronized dance routine to the song whilst wearing identical outfits.
Junior Senior continued producing feel-good dance-pop by releasing their sophomore album "Hey Hey My My Yo Yo" in August 2005, where it shot to #2 on the charts in Japan. Fans of the 80s band "The B-52's" will recognize Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson singing on the track "Take My Time".
In 2007 they subsequently released an EP entitled "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" with eight new tracks, in Denmark. There was a US-only release of "Hey Hey My My Yo Yo" on August 14, 2007 that had this bonus EP included, adding these tracks. The duo split to pursue solo projects in 2008.
Jesper has now formed a new band, Make Out, and Jeppe is pursuing a solo project. Jesper also has a new band I Scream Ice Cream
Move Your Feet
Junior Senior Lyrics
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I won't stop (won't stop) won't stop the beat and go
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Yeah
We're going downtown, oh yeah
We're going downtown, oh yeah
We're going downtown, oh yeah
We're going downtown, oh yeah
Don't, don't, don't, don't stop the beat
I can't, can't, can't, can't control my feet
P-P-P-People in the street
C'mon everybody and move your feet
Don't stop (don't stop) don't stop the beat
I can't stop (can't stop) can't stop the beat
I won't stop (won't stop) won't stop the beat and go
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Yeah
We're going downtown, oh yeah
We're going downtown, oh yeah
We're going downtown, oh yeah
We're going downtown, oh yeah
Sing, sing, sing, sing, sing my song
And you, you, you, you, you sing along
Just put, put, put, put my record on
And all of your troubles are dead and gone
Don't stop (don't stop) don't stop the beat
I can't stop (can't stop) can't stop the beat
I won't stop (won't stop) won't stop the beat and go
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Don't stop (don't stop) don't stop the beat
I can't stop (can't stop) can't stop the beat
I won't stop (won't stop) won't stop the beat and go
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
Oh-oh-oh
Yeah
The lyrics to Junior Senior's "Move Your Feet" urge listeners to get up and dance, to move their feet and feel united. There is an upbeat, positive energy to the song that is infectious, making it impossible not to want to join in and dance along. The repetition of phrases like "can't stop the beat" and "move your feet and feel united" reinforces the message that the song is all about getting up and moving to the music.
The song is an anthem of sorts, encouraging listeners to forget their troubles and just enjoy the moment. The line "And all of your troubles are dead and gone" speaks to the power of music to lift our spirits and make us feel alive. The simple, catchy lyrics are easy to sing along to, further reinforcing the sense of community and togetherness that the song creates.
Overall, "Move Your Feet" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the joy of dancing and coming together as one. It's a reminder that it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from – everyone can find common ground on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't stop (can't stop) can't stop the beat
The beat is too strong to be stopped by anyone, including the singer themselves.
I won't stop (won't stop) won't stop the beat and go
The singer is determined to keep the beat going and continue on.
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
The call to action for everyone to join in and move their feet to the beat and feel a sense of unity.
Oh-oh-oh
A vocalization used to emphasize the feeling of unity.
Yeah
A vocalization used to express agreement or anticipation.
We're going downtown, oh yeah
The singer is excited to be going downtown.
Don't, don't, don't, don't stop the beat
An urgent plea to not stop the beat.
I can't, can't, can't, can't control my feet
The singer's excitement to move to the beat is so strong that they can't control their own feet.
P-P-P-People in the street
The people around the singer are also dancing to the same beat.
C'mon everybody and move your feet
An invitation for everyone to join in and dance.
Sing, sing, sing, sing, sing my song
The singer wants to share their song and encourage others to sing along.
And you, you, you, you, you sing along
The singer is directly addressing their audience, encouraging them to sing along.
Just put, put, put, put my record on
The singer wants everyone to put on their record and keep the music going.
And all of your troubles are dead and gone
Dancing to the beat is a way to forget about your troubles.
Oh yeah
A vocalization used to express agreement or anticipation.
Everybody, move your feet and feel united
A final reminder for everyone to keep moving and feel united with each other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jesper Mortensen
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