Around 2,000 children and teenagers auditioned for the show; from these twenty were chosen as contestants. Throughout the season, this number was narrowed down to five through several rounds of voting. Like American Idol, voting was done by the show's viewers via telephone. Unlike Idol, to prevent hurt feelings, the contestants were voted into the group, as opposed to being voted off the show. Idol host Ryan Seacrest repeated this duty for most of the shows. Idol judges did not appear (other than one satellite hookup with Simon Cowell from the second season of Pop Idol); the principal Juniors judges were Gladys Knight (who also hosted when Seacrest was absent), Deborah Gibson, and Justin Guarini (American Idol (Season 1) runner-up). A number of Idol alumni, such as Ruben Studdard and Christina Christian, made guest performances.
The five contestants who remained at the end of the season were formed into a group also named the American Juniors. They were Lucy Hale, Tori Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Chauncey Matthews, and Danielle White.
American Juniors became one of the highest rated televison shows of the summer season, with approximately 11.9 million viewers on June 3, though the numbers dropped 40% toward the end of July. Nonetheless, the producers were satisfied of the strong teen demographic. A second edition had been planned for fall 2003, later postponed to the summer after American Idol (Season 3), then called off. [1]
Seeing children and young adolescents competing gave some viewers a sour taste as the show had many "stage parents" in the wings. [2]
The American Juniors made a brief appearance on the December 2003 American Idol Christmas special, An American Idol Christmas. Their debut album American Juniors was released on October 26, 2004 after a year's delay from its original scheduled date.
The American Juniors group disbanded in 2005. The members seem to be pursuing individual efforts and there is little publicity about them as a group. The show website became inactive in April 2005, but the music website remains intact as an archive. In May 2005 the Thompson sisters' website announced they were now out on their own. [3]
Radio stations that play children's music (e.g, Disney, or digital radio) still occasionally play the music of American Juniors.
Bring The House Down
American Juniors Lyrics
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Oh yeah yeah
As the night draws in let the game begin
It's a groove thing
Let your feet decide, gonna catch a ride
Keep on movin'
The mood can't be that hard to reach
The night will just take us there
And all you gotta do is, all you gotta do is
Bring the house down
Raise the roof and get on the floor
(House down, raise the roof, get on the floor)
Let's bring the house down
Really want to hear you shouting more, more, more
(Really want to hear some more)
Simply stay in bed with a sleepy head
Doing nothing
You can always try just to walk on
But it will pull you in
We're flying away
We fall into this fantasy
Where the groove will carry us on
And all we gotta do is, all we gotta do is
Bring the house down
Raise the roof and get on the floor
(House down, raise the roof, get on the floor)
Let's bring the house down
Really want to hear you shouting more, more, more
(Really want to hear some more)
Everybody do your thing
Let's bring the house down
Everybody spread your wings
Let's bring the house down
So let's go away
The mood can't be that hard to reach
The night will just take us there
And all you gotta do is, all you gotta do is
Bring the house down
Raise the roof and get on the floor
(House down, raise the roof, get on the floor)
Let's bring the house down
Really want to hear you shouting more, more, more
(Really want to hear some more)
Let's bring the house down
Raise the roof and get on the floor
(House down, raise the roof, get on the floor)
(Yeah oh oh oh)
Let's bring the house down
Really want to hear you shouting more, more, more
(More now)
(Really want to hear some more)
Bring the house down
(Draws in let the game begin, yeah)
Raise the roof and get on the floor
(House down, raise the roof, get on the floor)
Let's bring the house down
(Let your feet decide, gonna catch a ride, yeah)
Really want to hear you shouting more, more, more
(Yeah yeah yeah)
So let's bring the house down
The lyrics of American Juniors' "Bring The House Down" invite listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy a night of dancing and music. The song creates the atmosphere of a party, with the lyrics encouraging people to keep on moving and catch a ride with the music. The message is clear: forget your worries and let your feet take control.
The song paints a picture of a fantasy world where the groove carries everyone away. The lyrics suggest that it doesn't matter what you do or how you feel as long as you join in and have fun. The chorus emphasizes the song's message of letting loose, shouting, and raising the roof.
The melody and rhythm of "Bring The House Down" match the lyrics perfectly, creating an upbeat and catchy track that invites listeners to dance and let go. The song is a perfect reminder of the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
As the night draws in let the game begin
Get ready for the party to start as the night falls
It's a groove thing
The party is all about dancing and having fun
Let your feet decide, gonna catch a ride
Let your body move to the rhythm and enjoy the dancing
Keep on movin'
Don't stop dancing, keep the energy flowing
So let's go away
Let's start the party and leave all our worries behind
The mood can't be that hard to reach
We just have to let ourselves go and enjoy the moment
The night will just take us there
The atmosphere of the party will transport us to a different place
And all you gotta do is, all you gotta do is
All you have to do is dance and have fun
Bring the house down
Let's party hard and make it unforgettable
Raise the roof and get on the floor
Let's dance like crazy and have a great time
Really want to hear you shouting more, more, more
Let's have a blast and enjoy the party to the fullest
Simply stay in bed with a sleepy head
Don't miss out on the party by staying in bed and being lazy
Doing nothing
Sitting still and not participating in the dancing and fun
You can always try just to walk on
You can try to resist the call of the party, but it will be hard
But it will pull you in
Eventually, the energy of the party will make you join in and start dancing
We're flying away
The lively atmosphere makes us feel like we're flying away in the moment
We fall into this fantasy
The party environment takes us to a different world of fun
Where the groove will carry us on
The music will take control and we'll dance along to the beat
Everybody do your thing
Everyone should dance and have fun in their own way
Everybody spread your wings
Everyone should let themselves go and enjoy the moment
Yeah oh oh oh
Expressing enjoyment of the party through sound
More now
Asking people to continue dancing and enjoying the party
Draws in let the game begin, yeah
As the night falls, it's time to start the party
Let your feet decide, gonna catch a ride, yeah
Let your body move to the music and have the time of your life
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the party
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDY JOHN WATKINS, PAUL DAVID WILSON, TRACY ACKERMAN
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