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.
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
American Juniors Lyrics
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Turn on the lights, I'm through rehearsing
The feeling ignites, I'm in control
The crowds in the palm of my hands
All my fans stand, what is the truth?
What's an illusion?
You're searching for proof
But are you certain?
If words paint a picture then
I betcha I can getcha yet
I'll make you believe in me
I can be what you want me to be
Tonight is the night
Where I make you see
That I can be anything
Anything, anything
I'll make you believe in me
I can be what you want me to be
Tonight is the night
Where I make you see
That I can be anything
Anything, anything
I got nothing to lose, I've been exposed
I'm paying my dues, playing the role
I'm breaking the rules, flowing the flow
I've got the whole world nodding "yes"
Like some bobble heads
I'll break a sweat, if you wanna
Confess all your sins, you know you got 'em
The rooms in a spin, the fever's pitched
I swear there's no doubt I'm legit
I'm no counterfeit
I'll make you believe in me
I can be what you want me to be
Tonight is the night
Where I make you see
That I can be anything
Anything, anything
I'll make you believe in me
I can be what you want me to be
Tonight is the night
Where I make you see
That I can be anything
Anything, anything
I'm not shy, boy
I can be what you want
Your bright shiny toy
You just have to respond
The clock never stops
But baby, it's time
There's no doubt in my mind
That I can make you believe
I can be what you want me to be
Tonight is the night
Where I make you see
That I can be anything
Anything, anything
I'll make you believe in me
I can be what you want me to be
Tonight is the night
Where I make you see
That I can be anything
Anything, anything
I'll make you believe in me
I can be what you want me to be
Tonight is the night
Where I make you see
That I can be anything
Anything, anything
I'll make you believe in me
I can be what you want me to be
Tonight is the night
Where I make you see
That I can be anything
Anything, anything
You want from me
The lyrics of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" by American Juniors exude confidence, determination, and passion. The song is about a performer who is about to take the stage and is ready to impress the crowd. The first verse sets the stage for the show, with the performer plugging in the mic and opening the curtains, indicating that they are ready to begin. They feel in control and have the crowd in the palm of their hands. The performer challenges the audience to question what is real and what is an illusion, encouraging them to trust that whatever they see is authentic. The chorus emphasizes the performer's ability to become anything the audience wants them to be, and they are confident that they can make the crowd believe in them.
In the second verse, the performer continues to build on their confidence, stating that they have nothing to lose and have been "exposed" or vulnerable in their preparations for the show, but they have still persevered. They break the rules and are confident in their abilities to captivate the audience. The performer is unafraid to break a sweat, and encourages the audience to confess their sins to them, indicating that they are both a performer and an empathetic listener. They affirm that they are legit, indicating that they are not a counterfeit performer.
The bridge of the song is a playful directive to a potential love interest. The performer is not shy, and encourages the listener to view them as a "bright shiny toy" that they just need to respond to. The clock never stops, indicating that the time to act is now, and the performer is unwavering in their belief that they can make the listener believe in them.
Line by Line Meaning
Plug in the mic, open the curtains
Preparing for the show, getting ready to perform
Turn on the lights, I'm through rehearsing
Ready to start the performance now that the preparation is done
The feeling ignites, I'm in control
Feeling confident and in charge of the performance
The crowds in the palm of my hands
Controlling and captivating the audience
All my fans stand, what is the truth?
Inquiring if their support is genuine or just for show
What's an illusion?
Asking what is real and what is fake
You're searching for proof
Looking for evidence of authenticity
But are you certain?
Questioning the audience's conviction
Whatever you see is what you get
What you see is what you'll get, no hidden surprises
If words paint a picture then
If language can depict a situation adequately
I betcha I can getcha yet
Confident of winning over the audience ultimately
I got nothing to lose, I've been exposed
Has nothing to hold back and is open about who they are
I'm paying my dues, playing the role
Working hard and putting in the effort, doing what is expected
I'm breaking the rules, flowing the flow
Deviating from the norm, improvising
I've got the whole world nodding "yes"
Everyone seems to be agreeing or approving of what is being presented
Like some bobble heads
Like nodding toys that are common souvenirs
I'll break a sweat, if you wanna
Prepared to put in hard work, if it's required
Confess all your sins, you know you got 'em
Provoking the listener to acknowledge their shortcomings
The rooms in a spin, the fever's pitched
The atmosphere is electric, full of excitement
I swear there's no doubt I'm legit
Assuring that they are genuine and trustworthy
I'm no counterfeit
Stating again that they are not a fake or a copy
I'm not shy, boy
Confident and willing to take risks
I can be what you want
Adaptable and willing to meet the listener's expectations
Your bright shiny toy
A desirable and sought-after commodity
You just have to respond
All that is needed is a positive reaction from the listener
The clock never stops
Time is constantly moving forward
But baby, it's time
Now is the moment to seize the opportunity
There's no doubt in my mind
Fully convinced of their abilities
That I can make you believe
Confident of winning over the listener ultimately
Tonight is the night
Referring to the present moment as the time to seize the opportunity
Where I make you see
The moment of convincing the listener to believe
That I can be anything
Assuring that they are versatile and adaptable
Anything, anything
Repeating the notion that they can meet any expectation
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MORRIS RENTE, ANDRE WILSON, BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, CHARLIE WILSON
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