A Hamilton, Ontario-based electronic pop group, Junior Boys began as a duo … Read Full Bio ↴A Hamilton, Ontario-based electronic pop group, Junior Boys began as a duo with its duties split between Jeremy Greenspan and Johnny Dark. Influenced by a number of music sectors — including arty synthpop, minimal techno, uk garage, and contemporary hip-hop — they made a demo with no positive results. Dark opted to leave the group, but former Warp employee Nick Kilroy eventually heard the songs and became interested enough to begin his KIN label with Junior Boys as its first artist. Engineer Matt Didemus joined Greenspan, and together they recorded enough material for a full-length. Prior to the 2004 release of the resulting album, titled Last Exit, a pair of 12" singles were released — one included a remix from Fennesz, while the other featured a remix from Manitoba (now Caribou).

Three months after Last Exit's initial U.K. release, Domino picked up the album for distribution in the U.S. The Domino version added a bonus disc with B-sides and remixes from the 12" releases. The relatively slick So This Is Goodbye followed in 2006. The single "In The Morning" was featured in an iTunes commercial in 2007.

On July 10, 2007, Junior Boys second album was revealed as being on the shortlist for the 2007 Polaris Music Prize. They did not ultimately win the prize.

In September 2008, Morgan Geist's album "Double Night Time" was released with five songs performed by Jeremy Greenspan.

On April 7, 2009, the duo released their third full length album, Begone Dull Care on Domino records. The album is named for a short film by Academy Award-winning National Film Board animator Norman McLaren. The front cover gives the band name in French, along with Caprice en Couleurs, the French title of the film; the entirety of the liner notes is presented bilingually, including song titles.

On June 13, 2011, Junior Boys released It's All True. It is the fourth studio album. You are viewing an older version of this page, from 23 May 2016, 1:29. You might like to view the latest version. The music belongs to oren maizlin and only.

Caught in a Wave
Junior Boys Lyrics

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It's over
And over
This wave
I'm in

So slowly
Roll over
And flipped

The Earth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Junior Boys' "Caught in a Wave" depict a feeling of being lost and overwhelmed, comparable to being caught in a wave. The repetition of "It's over and over, this wave I'm in" emphasises the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape. The use of the word "wave" can also have a metaphorical meaning, representing a period of intense emotion or struggle that the artist is unable to shake off. The lyrics "So slowly roll over and flipped the Earth" could perhaps show the transformative power of this wave – it may be a difficult journey, but it leads to a new perspective.

The song uses a heavy electronic beat, paired with synthesizers and the smooth vocals of Jeremy Greenspan. The production and instrumentation of the song perfectly capture the emotions described in the lyrics - the pulsing synth lines and electronic drums convey a sense of intensity, while Greenspan's vocals have a soft, introspective quality.

Line by Line Meaning

It's over
The situation has come to an end.

And over
The end has happened repeatedly and consistently.

This wave
The issue at hand is compared to a large, powerful wave.

I'm in
The artist is caught up in the issue and cannot escape it.

So slowly
The events leading up to the end unfolded slowly and steadily.

Roll over
The issue feels overwhelming and all-consuming, like being caught in a wave.

And flipped
The singer has been turned upside down, disoriented by the force of the situation.

The Earth
The situation has affected the artist's entire world and perception of reality.

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