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
We R the Handclaps
Junior Senior Lyrics
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We R the Handclaps
We R the Handclaps
Keep talking
We R the Handclaps
When the music's playing
???????????
Let's start talking on it
So we can hear the girl sing
So what you gonna do boy?
But I'm bad bad dancer (bad bad dancer)
But it feels alright (feels alright)
I'm such a heavy dancer (bad bad dancer)
And I don't care too much
What you wanna say girl?
Dancing slow (I'm so in love with the music)
Let it show (I'm so in love with the music)
Time to go (I'm so in love)
Never wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna go home
When the music's playing
On the radio
What you wanna say boy?
My fright is showing
I can't think and let yourself go
What you wanna say girl?
But I'm bad bad dancer (bad bad dancer)
But it feels alright (feels alright)
I'm such a heavy dancer (bad bad dancer)
And I don't care too much
What you wanna do girl?
Dancing slow (I'm so in love with the music)
Let it show (I'm so in love with the music)
Time to go (I'm so in love)
Never wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna go home
We R the Handclaps (x3)
Can you feel the handclaps? (a-ha)
We R the heartbeats (x2)
We R the backseats
Can you feel the heartbeat? (I think so)
I'm the bass
We R the space
Between the milt and the place (Alright)
But it feels alright
I'm such a bad bad dancer (bad bad dancer)
And it heartbeats all night
Dancing slow (I'm so in love with the music)
Let it show (I'm so in love with the music)
Time to go (I'm so in love)
Never wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna go home
The song "We R the Handclaps" by Junior Senior is a fun and upbeat dance track with lyrics that celebrate the joy of dancing and the feeling of being surrounded by music. The repetition of the phrase "We R the Handclaps" is a call to action, encouraging listeners to get up and dance along with the handclaps in the song. The lyrics also address the self-consciousness that can come with dancing, with the singer acknowledging that they are a "bad bad dancer" but that it feels alright and they don't care too much. The chorus repeats the refrain of "Dancing slow, let it show, time to go, never wanna go home" emphasizing the idea that dancing is a form of release and that once you start, you never want to stop.
The verses of the song feature a call-and-response structure between a male and female vocalist, asking each other "What you gonna do boy/girl?" and "What you wanna say boy/girl?" Before finally coming together in the chorus to sing about the joy of dancing together. The song ends with a fun bridge section that encourages listeners to feel the beat of the music and celebrates the different elements that make up a dance track - from the handclaps to the bass to the empty space between the beats.
Overall, "We R the Handclaps" is a fun and lighthearted song about the joy of dancing and the feeling of being surrounded by music, with lyrics that encourage listeners to let loose and enjoy the beat.
Line by Line Meaning
We R the Handclaps
We are the energy and excitement of the music, represented by the sound of handclaps that we make
We R the Handclaps
We are the heart of the music, the driving force that keeps the rhythm and beat alive
We R the Handclaps
We are the spirit of the music, the passionate expression of joy that comes with dancing and enjoying good music
Keep talking
Let's continue the conversation and discussion about the music and its impact on us
When the music's playing
In the presence of music, when it fills the space around us and lifts our spirits
???????????
The music fills us with energy and excitement, inspiring us to move and dance and express ourselves
So what you gonna do girl?
What plans and actions do you have in mind to celebrate and enjoy the music?
Let's start talking on it
Let's have a conversation and exchange ideas about how we can fully immerse ourselves in the music
So we can hear the girl sing
In the midst of the music, let's listen to the sweet voice of the female singer and enjoy her talent
So what you gonna do boy?
How do you plan to engage with the music and express your love for it?
But I'm bad bad dancer (bad bad dancer)
Even though I'm not the best at dancing, I still enjoy moving and expressing myself to the music
But it feels alright (feels alright)
Despite my lack of dancing skills, I still feel good and enjoy the music as it lifts my spirits
I'm such a heavy dancer (bad bad dancer)
I might not be light on my feet, but I'm still giving it my all and enjoying myself to the fullest
And I don't care too much
I'm not worried about what others might think of my dancing abilities, as I'm just enjoying the moment
What you wanna say girl?
What thoughts and feelings are going through your mind as we dance and enjoy the music together?
Dancing slow (I'm so in love with the music)
We don't need to dance fast or be perfect, as long as we're moving and expressing ourselves to the music we love
Let it show (I'm so in love with the music)
Let's not be afraid to let our emotions show as we dance and enjoy the music that moves us
Time to go (I'm so in love)
We don't want this moment to end, as we're so in love with the music and the joy it brings us
Never wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna go home
We wish we could stay in this moment forever, dancing and enjoying the music without any cares or worries
On the radio
Even when the music is not live, but rather broadcasted over radio waves
My fright is showing
I'm feeling nervous or scared, and it's starting to show in my movements
I can't think and let yourself go
I'm caught up in my thoughts and worries, and it's preventing me from fully letting go and enjoying the music
What you wanna say girl?
What's on your mind as we dance and enjoy this music?
What you wanna do girl?
What else can we do to enhance our experience of this music and dance together?
Can you feel the handclaps? (a-ha)
Do you feel the energy and excitement that we are expressing through the sound of our handclaps?
We R the heartbeats (x2)
We are the pulse of the music, the driving force that propels it forward and brings it to life
We R the backseats
We are the ones enjoying the music from the backseats of the venue, but still fully immersed in the experience
Can you feel the heartbeat? (I think so)
Do you feel the energy and rhythm of the music that we are embodying through our movements and expressions?
I'm the bass
I'm the one embodying the bass sounds of the music through my movements and energy
We R the space
We are filling the space around us with our presence and energy, making the music even more alive and vibrant
Between the milt and the place (Alright)
We are creating the energy that exists in the in-between spaces, where the music and the audience connect and become one
And it heartbeats all night
We are fully immersed in the music, and it reverberates within us all night long
Never wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna-wanna go home
We wish we could continue dancing and enjoying the music forever, without ever needing to go home or stop the experience
Contributed by Nolan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.