Guevara had previously been in I Was I, a hardcore punk band originally from San Diego. After moving to Massachusetts to go to Berklee, Vanacore met Guevara through a shared love of Unbroken. The two started writing music together, but needed a bassist. Guevara contacted Harrison, who he had met through classes. Harrison didn't have one, but borrowed a friend's bass to play.
The band's first releases included a split with Garden Variety and appearances on a couple of compilations. They continued recording demos with the expectation of eventually recording their debut album but ended up issuing a compilation of the demos as their first album, Junk, in 1997 on Big Wheel Recreation. The title is said to come from what Arabella thought of the songs. A split single with Jimmy Eat World was released that same year. Vanacore tagged along with Jimmy Eat World as a roadie on the tour after the split's release as Jejune made their move down to San Diego. While the band enjoyed playing in San Diego, they admitted that the scene wasn't the same as Boston's.
In 1998, This Afternoon's Malady was released. The album's reception was mixed upon release, but they were praised for improving on the sound shown in Junk. The mixed responses often came from the fact that the album was considered emo at a time when the word had a negative connotation. ...connotation.
Throughout their existence, the band undertook several tours of the US, including stints with The Get Up Kids, Blacktop Cadence, Braid, Piebald, and a late 1998 tour with Jimmy Eat World. ...World.
In early 1999, the band added Mark Murino on second guitar to expand their live sound. Not long after, the band undertook a European tour with Kill Holiday.
Towards the end of 1999, several bands in the indie emo scene of the time attempted to distance themselves from the emo label. Jejune, as a band, started exploring more pop-leaning sounds and was planning to record their third album. However, internal tensions among the band members regarding the new direction led to the band's disbandment in early 2000. In September of that same year, Big Wheel Recreation compiled and released RIP, a compilation album featuring the completed demos for the third album, remastered or alternate takes of songs from previous releases, and a couple unreleased songs.
After the band's breakup, Lovelight Shine was founded by Guevara, Murino, and Vanacore. The group released an EP through Big Wheel Recreation, and a second self-released EP, before disbanding. After that, Murino and Vanacore formed Dirty Sweet, while Guevara began playing piano for blues artist Lady Dottie. Following the split, Harrison joined The And/Ors and more recently, she pursued a solo career, with Vanacore occasionally joining her on the drums. Additionally, she is a member of the country band Bartender's Bible.
Météorite
Jejune Lyrics
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Struck down by meteorite
Shot through the atmosphere
Thank God I wasn't near
Stressed and dispossessed
All angels whispering
Exit faster
Remember I'm cool by you
I'm done like crushing ant
And why I never smile
I'm holding back the bile
So you know I've been gone for hours and hours
The song "Meteorite" by Jejune tells the story of a sudden tragedy that strikes without warning. The opening lines, "Araby dies tonight/Struck down by meteorite/Shot through the atmosphere/Thank God I wasn't near," describe the impact of a deadly meteorite that has tragically ended the life of someone named Araby. The singer of the song expresses relief that they were not nearby when the meteorite hit, but they are clearly shaken by the experience.
As the song continues, the singer reveals that they are feeling stressed and dispossessed, and that they are hearing whispers from angels. The lines "Exit faster/Remember I'm cool by you" suggest that the singer may be contemplating leaving a relationship or situation that is causing them discomfort. They also express frustration with their own failures, saying "Another fucked up attempt/I'm done like crushing ant."
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "And why I never smile/I'm holding back the bile," suggesting that the singer is struggling with a lot of internal turmoil and emotional pain. The final lines of the song, "So you know I've been gone for hours and hours," suggest that the singer has been grappling with these issues for some time, and may be seeking a way to escape or find relief.
Line by Line Meaning
Araby dies tonight
Someone or something named Araby is going to die tonight.
Struck down by meteorite
Araby will be killed by a falling meteorite.
Shot through the atmosphere
The meteorite was traveling very fast when it entered the Earth's atmosphere.
Thank God I wasn't near
The singer is relieved they were not near Araby when the meteorite struck.
Stressed and dispossessed
The singer is feeling both stressed and without possession or ownership.
All angels whispering
The singer can hear whispers from angelic beings.
Exit faster
The singer wants to leave quickly or to escape from a situation or place.
Remember I'm cool by you
The singer wants their listener to know that they are still cool or on good terms with them.
Another fucked up attempt
The singer has failed again in their attempt to succeed or accomplish something.
I'm done like crushing ant
The singer feels defeated and insignificant, like a crushed ant.
And why I never smile
The singer is being asked why they never smile or appear happy.
I'm holding back the bile
The singer is suppressing their feelings of anger or disgust.
So you know I've been gone for hours and hours
The singer has been absent or missing for many hours.
Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.