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.
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American Juniors Lyrics
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Sometimes it's wrong to walk away, though you think it's over
Knowing there's so much more to say
Suddenly the moment's gone
And all your dreams are upside down
If I could only change the way the world goes round
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Can't you see, that's the way I feel about you and me, Baby
Have you ever felt your heart was breaking
Lookin' down the road you should be taking
I should know, cause I loved and lost the day I let you go
Can't help but think that this is wrong, we should be together
Back in your arms where I belong
Now I've finally realized it was forever that I've found
I'd give it all to change the way the world goes round
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Wished there was a chance to say I'm sorry
Can't you see, that's the way I feel about you and me, Baby
Have you ever felt your heart was breaking
Lookin' down the road you should be taking
I should know, cause I loved and lost the day I let you go
I really wanna hear you say that you know just how it feels
To have it all and let it slip away, can't you see
Even though the moment's gone, I'm still holding on somehow
Wishing I could change the way the world goes round
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Wished there was a chance to say I'm sorry
Ohh that's the way I feel about you and me, Baby
Have you ever felt your heart was breaking
Lookin' down the road you should be taking
I should know, (I should know) cause I loved and lost the day I let
Yes I loved and lost the day I let
Yes I loved and lost the day I let you go
The lyrics of American Juniors' song "Have You Ever" describe the aftermath of a failed relationship and the regret that comes with walking away too soon. The singer admits that sometimes it's wrong to walk away, even when you feel like it's over, because there's so much left unsaid. The moment has passed, and all your dreams are turned upside down because you realized that you've lost something precious. The singer wishes she could change the way the world goes round and make things right again.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks the question, "Have you ever loved and lost somebody," which implies that the experiences being described are universal, and the audience is meant to relate to them. The singer wishes she had the chance to say she's sorry to the person she's lost, and wonders if they feel the same way she does about what they had. She's had her heart broken and feels lost, unsure of where to go from here.
The lyrics are emotional and reflective of the universal themes of love and loss. They illustrate the regret and sadness that come with losing someone, and the desire to turn back time and fix things. The chorus's repetition of the question "Have you ever" is a way of connecting to the listener, asking if they've ever felt the same way, making the song relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it's wrong to walk away, though you think it's over
Leaving a situation prematurely may not always be the right choice, despite feeling like it's the end.
Knowing there's so much more to say
Being aware that there are important things left unsaid.
Suddenly the moment's gone
Realizing that a crucial opportunity has passed by.
And all your dreams are upside down
Feeling like your future plans have suddenly crumbled.
If I could only change the way the world goes round
Wishing you had the power to control the direction of events.
Tell me, have you ever loved and lost somebody
Asking if the person has ever experienced the pain of losing someone they loved.
Wished there was a chance to say I'm sorry
Regretting not having the opportunity to apologize or make amends.
Can't you see, that's the way I feel about you and me, Baby
Expressing that the singer loves the person and wishes for another chance to make things right.
Have you ever felt your heart was breaking
Asking if the person has ever experienced the intense pain of a broken heart.
Lookin' down the road you should be taking
Reflecting on the right path that should have been taken.
I should know, cause I loved and lost the day I let you go
Admitting personal experience of losing someone they loved and regretting the decision to let them go.
Can't help but think that this is wrong, we should be together
Feeling convinced that being together is the right thing to do.
Back in your arms where I belong
Expressing the desire to be held again by the person they love.
Now I've finally realized it was forever that I've found
Understanding that they had a once-in-a-lifetime connection with the person.
I really wanna hear you say that you know just how it feels
Desiring empathy from the person, wanting them to understand the pain that's being experienced.
To have it all and let it slip away, can't you see
Expressing the frustration of losing something valuable through their own mistakes and hoping the person recognizes their own mistakes too.
Even though the moment's gone, I'm still holding on somehow
Even though time has passed, they are still holding on to whatever chance they have.
Wishing I could change the way the world goes round
Hoping for the opportunity to change the direction of events so they can have the chance to fix their mistakes.
Yes I loved and lost the day I let you go
Affirming that letting the person go caused the loss of a true love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRAIDE, CATHY DENNIS, ANDREW MARCUS FRAMPTON
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