Jupiter Rising create state of the art pop with clever twists. “I have no boundaries as a producer,” says Spencer. Listen to how he and Jessie swap verses atop crisp beats and enveloping atmospherics on “Falling Away”. This is what Top 40 radio should always sound like. Originals like “L.A. Girls,” a cheeky look at consumer culture in their hometown, and the percolating “Tres Cool,” bristle with a mix of sass and sonic innovation reminiscent of the edgy fare favored by international icons like Girls Aloud. Spencer’s sonic tweaks put the “sick” in classic, while Jessie sings with panache and precision on par with big-name divas.
The Quiet Hype refuses to stick to a single style; its grooves are contemporary, never trendy. “Our goal is to make music people can relate to, yet that is also new, fresh, and different,” emphasizes Jessie. “Something that is going to last, that has a little more depth.”
“We both like to touch on subjects that are very real,” she adds. So for every flash of uninhibited, crowd-pleasing exuberance here - like the lusty “Flip My Switch” - there is another cut that throws a curveball, from the propulsive rock riffs of “Over Again,” to “Quicksand,” a cautionary tale of a wide-eyed Hollywood aspirant spiraling out of control.
To achieve this level of consistency and innovation, most artists rely the services of multiple producers, songwriters, and guest performers. Not Jupiter Rising. They may occasionally enlist friends and colleagues (check out the cameo by Lady Tigra on the throbbing, bass-heavy “This Is What It Sounds Like”), but the creative dynamic between Spencer and Jessie ensures that plenty of surprises arise without outside interference. “The cool thing is that we come from completely different backgrounds and approaches to music,” concurs Jessie. “That complements and balances us. We’re very good ears for each other.”
Long before he started making beats and writing songs, Spencer Nezey was immersed in music. Growing up in Sacramento, he started out on saxophone at age 9. “I’ve been playing my whole life: Concert band, marching band, jazz combos.” But he didn’t march in strict formation; Spencer also took up beat-boxing, and loved underground hip-hop and club grooves. “I bought my first A Tribe Called Quest record when I was in sixth grade.”
By the time he got to college, he’d shared stages with Busta Rhymes and The Clipse. Thinking he’d struggle to pay the bills as a professional musician, Spencer started out studying International Business. But when he saw what Pharrell Williams had achieved with the boundary-pushing productions of the Neptunes, he decided to go for it. “I identified with him right away,” Spencer recalls. “His mind set is perfect: Work hard, don’t get caught up in bullshit, stay true to yourself” and the music will speak for itself.” Today, he continues to hold his work up against the highest standards: The business savvy of Black Eyed Peas; the songwriting acumen of Coldplay and Kanye West.
Jessie Payo ran around the house singing show tunes and classic rock as a little girl in the Los Angeles area. But by the time she was 13, her natural talent was so pronounced she was fronting a band that went on to play the blues circuit for the next decade. “I come from a roots, rock, and blues background, a very organic setting,” she says. Jupiter Rising allows her to show off all the facets of her ability, from flowing rhymes to full-on wailing.
“Her voice just cuts through, and connects right away,” enthuses Spencer. “As an artist, she is completely unafraid.” Jessie’s disparate reference points - from the Beatles to Erykah Badu - enrich Jupiter Rising’s aesthetic even more. She may have started out singing the blues, but she also expresses love for European electronic acts like Daft Punk and The Knife.
Momentum has been building around Jupiter Rising even since the group’s inception. The 2006 single “Go!” was a Billboard dance hit, and featured prominently in multiple movies and commercials, while their hit song “Electropop” has received over a million plays on MySpace. They have opened for The Black Eyed Peas and Lupe Fiasco, and their music has also popped up everywhere from sporting events to MTV’s Making the Band. And Jessie knew she’d arrived when her Mom’s friends’ teenage daughters started “Electropop” as their ringtone. So brace yourself: The Quiet Hype is about to generate a lot of noise.
guarded
Jupiter Rising Lyrics
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You say "I know it's late but can I see you?"
Somethings been on your mind
You're saying that I hide behind
A wall I'm frontin
And you just want to get through
But what happens when the honeymoon ends
Then you take back all the promises spoken, spoken
And then you leave I'm in too deep to surface again
But what happens when the honeymoon ends
I wanna let you in but I'm so guarded
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
It's up to me to get this lovin' started
I'm guarded so guarded
You say to trust and that I must believe you
How will I know that you will always be true
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
I'm guarded so guarded
It's like a game of cards I use to gamble
I played all or nothing and I kept losing
You said you don't play catch me and then walk away
No more crying and lying and misusing
But what happens when the honeymoon ends
And then you leave I'm in too deep to surface again
But what happens when the honeymoon ends
I wanna let you in but I'm so guarded
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
It's up to me to get this lovin' started
I'm guarded so guarded
How will I know that you will always be true
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
I'm guarded so guarded
Between the sheets at night
I feel so secure
Trusting you'll never leave
How can I be sure?
I'm so guarded
I'm so guarded
I'm so guarded
I'm guarded, so guarded
You say to trust and that I must believe you
How will I know that you will always be true
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
I'm guarded so guarded I wanna let you in but
I'm so guarded
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
It's up to me to get this loving started
I'm guarded so guarded
You say to trust and that I must believe you
How will I know you will always be true
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
I'm guarded, so guarded
The song "Guarded" by Jupiter Rising is about the struggle of allowing oneself to love and trust again after experiencing heartbreak. The lyrics describe a scenario where the singer receives a call in the middle of the night from someone wanting to see her because they believe she hides behind a wall. However, the singer is afraid of being hurt again and struggles to let the other person in. The lyrics repeat that the singer is "guarded", which is a metaphor for the emotional barriers she has built up to protect herself from being hurt again.
The chorus repeatedly asks "How will I know that you will always be true?" and "Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted, I'm guarded so guarded" conveying the fear the singer feels that they will be hurt again. Despite this, the singer expresses a desire to let the other person in and begin a new relationship, but the fear of being hurt again is preventing her from doing so. The song ends with the singer still unsure, repeating that she is "guarded" and questioning how she will know if the other person will always be true.
Line by Line Meaning
You call me up about 2 in the morning
You called me late at night
You say 'I know it's late but can I see you?'
You ask if you can see me despite the time
Somethings been on your mind
You have something to say
You're saying that I hide behind
You believe I'm concealing something
A wall I'm frontin
I am putting up a defensive front
And you just want to get through
You want to break down the walls and connect with me
But what happens when the honeymoon ends
What will happen after the initial phase of the relationship fades?
Then you take back all the promises spoken, spoken
Will you retract any promises made?
But I want to love you I got a wall to breakthrough
I want to love you, but I am guarded and have barriers to overcome
And then you leave I'm in too deep to surface again
If you end up leaving, I will be hurt and unable to recover quickly
I wanna let you in but I'm so guarded
I want to open up, but I have difficulty trusting
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
I have been hurt before
It's up to me to get this lovin' started
I am responsible for initiating this love
You say to trust and that I must believe you
You want me to trust you and believe in you
How will I know that you will always be true
How can I be sure you will not hurt me?
It's like a game of cards I use to gamble
This relationship is like a game of chance, and I am apprehensive
I played all or nothing and I kept losing
I have taken risks before and have only experienced loss and pain
You said you don't play catch me and then walk away
You promised not to play games or leave me hurt
No more crying and lying and misusing
No more tears, lies, or taking advantage of my trust
Between the sheets at night
In intimate moments
I feel so secure
I feel safe and protected
Trusting you'll never leave
Believing you will never abandon me
How can I be sure?
But how can I be certain?
I'm so guarded
I am very cautious and distrustful
You say to trust and that I must believe you
You are encouraging me to trust and believe in you
Cause in the past I've been so brokenhearted
I have been hurt before
I'm guarded, so guarded
I am guarded and taking my time to open up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GREG OGAN, JESSE PAYO, RUSLAN SIROTA, SPENCER NEZEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Missinput _
I love this song so much <3
abcd85azy
2021 我超愛
BENLI WANG
So sad that cant listen this on Spotify...
Jonathan Li
BENLI WANG yeah can't find it wtf
zezei
2019
B Harper
2020