The band released their debut album "D-D-Don't Stop the Beat" in 2003. The first single, "Move Your Feet", was one of the most played songs on Danish radio and eventually climbed the charts in over thirteen countries, including Australia, France, the UK and Denmark. The single is also available on the soundtrack of the popular American television show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Additionally, it has also been included in the US version of the hit dance game DDR Extreme for the Playstation 2. It is often associated with its pixelated music video, created by the art collective Shynola, which is seen in the VH1 commercial for "I Love the 90's: Part Deux" and in the background of its Dance Dance Revolution: DDR Extreme dance.
The follow up single, "Rhythm Bandits", made the singles charts in the UK and Australia, and was included in the soundtrack of the game FIFA 2004.
D-D-Don't Stop the Beat was included in several publications' "Best Albums of 2003" lists, including Rolling Stone, NME, Entertainment Weekly and Blender. The Sunday Chronicle in San Francisco rated "Move Your Feet" as the single of the year, calling it "the best song ever".
The single "Shake Your Coconuts" is available on the Looney Tunes: Back In Action soundtrack, and is used as the menu music in the game Worms 3D by Team17 Software.
The CD features the video to "Move Your Feet" and a "Making Of" as enhanced content. In the "Making Of," Junior (Jesper Mortensen) was asked how many copies he thought the album would sell and he replied, "three to four hundred".
The song "White Trash" from this album was used in the very popular advertisement for Music Magazine TV show Popworld in the UK. The advert featured the two presenters of the show doing a synchronized dance routine to the song whilst wearing identical outfits.
Junior Senior continued producing feel-good dance-pop by releasing their sophomore album "Hey Hey My My Yo Yo" in August 2005, where it shot to #2 on the charts in Japan. Fans of the 80s band "The B-52's" will recognize Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson singing on the track "Take My Time".
In 2007 they subsequently released an EP entitled "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" with eight new tracks, in Denmark. There was a US-only release of "Hey Hey My My Yo Yo" on August 14, 2007 that had this bonus EP included, adding these tracks. The duo split to pursue solo projects in 2008.
Jesper has now formed a new band, Make Out, and Jeppe is pursuing a solo project. Jesper also has a new band I Scream Ice Cream
Dance Chance Romance
Junior Senior Lyrics
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I told you all night how t? get the girl
I told you how to make toes curl
For once I?m gonna try not to cramp my style
I know you?re kind pretty but I like that smile
But you wanted to dance
Hoping for a little romance
Singing ?yeah yeah yeah? x2
Hallelujah hallelujah
I wonder what you?re doing tomorrow night
Wonder if we?ll ever hold each other tight
Coming to the party standing by the gate
Did I get here early, or did I get here late?
But you wanted to dance
So I might take a chance
Hoping for a little romance
Singing ?yeah yeah yeah? x2
?Cause I just wanna be your boyfriend
Mirror mirror on the wall, tell me who?s the cutest one of them all
Looking down, I?m looking up
Walking right past you, my heart begins to stop
But you wanted to dance
So I gave you that glance
And we ended up holding hands
Singin?
Hallelujah hallelujah
Singing ?yeah yeah yeah? x2
Oh hallelujah hallelujah
We had some good good times at the borderline
When you held my hand
We had some good good times with our new found love
Yeah, I think you understand
But then you let me go x7
(Let me go again) x5
The song “Dance Chance Romance” by Junior Senior is about a guy who has been coaching his friend all night to help him get the girl of his dreams. But when a new girl enters the scene, the guy decides to try his luck and not ruin his own style. He wonders whether they will have a future together, and whether she'll come to the party that's taking place. He also wonders who is the cutest of them all. Despite everything, he just wants to be her boyfriend.
Throughout the song, the lyrics build up the singer's confidence to approach the new girl he is interested in. The prospect of romance and spending time together makes him excited, which is highlighted by the constant repetition of the phrase “yeah yeah yeah” and “hallelujah hallelujah”. The song also suggests a sense of freedom and independence, as the singer is willing to take a chance with the new girl instead of just following his friend’s advice.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and positive tune that reflects the feeling of excitement when meeting someone new and the possibility of a romantic relationship. It encourages listeners to seize opportunities and be confident in themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, here comes the new girl in town
I'm nervous about meeting this new girl who just arrived in town
I told you all night how t? get the girl
I've been giving my friend advice on how to attract girls all night
I told you how to make toes curl
I gave my friend some tips on how to create a sensual, romantic atmosphere
For once I?m gonna try not to cramp my style
I want to try to act cool and relaxed instead of being nervous and awkward
I know you?re kind pretty but I like that smile
I'm attracted to you even though you might not be conventionally beautiful
But you wanted to dance
You expressed an interest in dancing
So I might take a chance
I'm considering trying to start a romantic relationship with you
Hoping for a little romance
I'm hoping that we can develop a romantic connection
Singing ?yeah yeah yeah? x2
Expressing my excitement and enthusiasm for the possibility of romance
Hallelujah hallelujah
Further expressing my joy and excitement
I wonder what you?re doing tomorrow night
I'm interested in your plans for the next evening
Wonder if we?ll ever hold each other tight
I'm thinking about the possibility of becoming physically intimate with you
Coming to the party standing by the gate
You're arriving at the party and waiting outside
Did I get here early, or did I get here late?
I'm not sure if I arrived at the party too early or too late
Mirror mirror on the wall, tell me who?s the cutest one of them all
I'm admiring myself in the mirror and wondering if I look attractive enough to impress you
Looking down, I?m looking up
I'm glancing up and down, trying to catch your attention
Walking right past you, my heart begins to stop
I'm afraid to approach you directly, but I'm still hoping to catch your attention
So I gave you that glance
I tried to get your attention with an alluring look
And we ended up holding hands
We made physical contact and began to experience physical intimacy
Singin? Hallelujah hallelujah
Expressing joy and gratitude for the romantic connection between us
We had some good good times at the borderline
We shared some joyful experiences together that pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible
When you held my hand
I felt a strong connection and intimacy with you when we held hands
Yeah, I think you understand
I believe that you feel the same way I do
But then you let me go x7
Our relationship ended and you moved on
(Let me go again) x5
Continuing to express the pain and sadness of losing the romantic connection with you
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.