During that year, both members of the band moved to Copenhagen, where drummer Martin Bjerregaard joined. With the new lineup, the band travelled to Sweden to record the self-financed ep, "I Died In My Teens", and the single of the same title made "Single of the Week" in Kerrang magazine. After this, PUJ record the album "Swell", with the help of Craig Leon of London. The band signs with English label This Way Up/Universal in 1995, and moves to Britain the year after that, to make a name for themselves abroad - though without much luck.
Also in 1996, Psyched Up Janis opened the Orange Stage at Roskilde Festival - quite an honor for Danish bands. During the same year, "Beats Me" is recorded in Britain and it is mixed in the famous studios of Abbey Road. Jesper Reginal (Thau) moves into a more permanent role of drummer, being with the band in studios as well as on stage.
Psyched Up Janis tours Denmark with the new album "Enter The Super Peppermint Lounge" during 1998. As a curiosity, Sune plays the drums himself, in an old stable. With them on the tour is Danish rapper MC Clemens, also from the town of Sønderborg. The band moves to USA later that year, and in 1999 they publish "The Quiet Album", which is a recording of their last concert together. Later, some old demos are released on "Hi-Fi Low Life", but with moderate success.
Sune Wagner now plays in The Raveonettes, which he presented together with Sharin Foo in 2002. From time to time, he plays in Sort Sol and Tremelo Beer Gut.
In March 2009 Sune Wagner announced that Psyched Up Janis would reunite and perform a few concerts during spring 2009.
Shudder
Psyched Up Janis Lyrics
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Dont you want to be wrapped in summer's arms
Don't you want to drift in the sidestreets' glow
Dont you want to drink her squeal of joy
Experimental summer you better not die
Summer-tidal-visions you better not hide
Verdant fields my sadness you better not leave
Don't you want to see her
She makes a good friend
Don't you want to be here before
Summer ends!
The lyrics to Psyched Up Janis's song "Shudder" convey a sense of yearning for the emotion of shuddering in the face of the world's beauty and the experience of summer. The opening line, "Don't you want to shudder I guess it's okay," suggests that the idea of feeling overwhelmed is not necessarily a bad thing. The following lines express a desire to be enveloped in the warmth of summer, to revel in its sensory experiences, and to connect with the beauty of the natural world. The lyrics also seem to suggest a fear of loss, or a sense of urgency to soak up as much of the experience as possible before it's gone. The line "Summer-tidal-visions you better not hide" could be interpreted as an admonition to fully embrace the fleeting nature of summer and not let its beauty slip away unnoticed.
Overall, the song seems to be about embracing and celebrating the brief, intense moments of beauty and joy that life has to offer, even as we recognize their impermanence. The lyrics are somewhat abstract, leaving room for individual interpretation, but convey a sense of both wonder and vulnerability in the face of life's fleeting moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you want to shudder I guess it's okay
Do you desire to feel a shiver down your spine? It's alright if you do.
Dont you want to be wrapped in summer's arms
Wouldn't you like to feel embraced by the warmth and beauty of summer?
Don't you want to drift in the sidestreets' glow
Do you not long to wander the illuminated backstreets and absorb their charm?
Dont you want to drink her squeal of joy
Do you not wish to experience moments of pure happiness that summer brings?
Experimental summer you better not die
The unconventional and thrilling nature of summer must not come to an end.
Summer-tidal-visions you better not hide
The vivid and picturesque scenes brought to us by summer must remain visible.
Verdant fields my sadness you better not leave
The fields of greenery must always prevail so that my sorrow doesn't take over.
The grass will make you shudder you better not die
The very sight of the green grass should evoke a shiver in you that you cannot resist.
Don't you want to see her
Don't you desire to see the beauty and allure of summer?
She makes a good friend
Summer is the type of friend that is always enjoyable and makes you happy.
Don't you want to be here before
Do you not wish to make the most of summer before it's over?
Summer ends!
Summer will come to an end, and we should cherish and embrace it while it's here.
Contributed by Sebastian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.