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.
vanity
Psyched Up Janis Lyrics
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I know this vanity well
And we'll seek lodging out there
Let's leave this cabin yeah!
We hid in the desert yeah!
I guess we were bored to death
And as I slow-dived into
Was that you
Was that really you
And now I'm a fucking bore
This vanity is my whore
And Shade she turns to strangers
Hoping she would never say...
Was that you
Was that really you
The lyrics to Psyched Up Janis's song Vanity seem to be about the all-consuming nature of vanity and how it can lead to a loss of identity and a sense of being lost in the world. The opening lines "I think I'll sledge with you Shade / I know this vanity well" suggest a sense of familiarity with the concept of vanity, and a desire to escape it with someone else. The following lines "And we'll seek lodging out there / Let's leave this cabin yeah!" seem to reinforce the idea of wanting to escape a trapped or stagnant lifestyle.
The second verse seems to depict a sense of boredom and ennui that comes from being too consumed with oneself. The line "We hid in the desert yeah! / I guess we were bored to death" suggests a sense of listlessness and a desire for excitement or novelty. The idea of "slow-diving into the apocalypse" may represent a sense of being overwhelmed or consumed by one's own ego or sense of self-importance. The line "And as I slow-dived into / The apocalypse I kissed you..." could be interpreted as a moment of clarity or realization, but it's unclear whether this is a positive or negative experience.
The final verse seems to be a lament for the loss of identity and connection that comes with being too consumed with vanity. The line "And now I'm a fucking bore / This vanity is my whore" suggests a sense of being trapped or enslaved by one's sense of self-importance. The line "And Shade she turns to strangers / Hoping she would never say..." seems to suggest a sense of alienation or distance from others, and a fear of being rejected or judged by them.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the dangers of being too consumed with oneself, and a plea to find connection and meaning beyond the limitations of the ego.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'll sledge with you Shade
I want to join you, Shade, and I'm willing to put in effort and perhaps struggle. (Note: 'sledge' likely refers to traveling by sled or similar means in a struggle or harsh environment.)
I know this vanity well
I am familiar with the feeling of self-importance and superficiality.
And we'll seek lodging out there
We're going to find a place to stay somewhere outside of our current location.
Let's leave this cabin yeah!
We should depart from our current shelter, possibly due to it being too confining or limited in options.
We hid in the desert yeah!
We previously took refuge in an isolated or abandoned place -- perhaps as a means of escape, reflection, or survival.
I guess we were bored to death
We may have felt stagnant, unstimulated, or lethargic in that desert space.
And as I slow-dived into
I immersed myself gradually and deeply into...
The apocalypse I kissed you...
I took a big, meaningful risk -- even in the face of probable chaos, destruction, or doom -- and shared a passionate moment with you.
Was that you
Are you really the same person I thought I knew?
Was that really you
I'm questioning whether or not you've changed, betrayed me, or revealed a hidden side.
And now I'm a fucking bore
I feel like I have become dull, uninteresting, or predictable -- and I'm frustrated with myself.
This vanity is my whore
I am enslaved or controlled by my own egotistical desires and impulses.
And Shade she turns to strangers
Shade seeks connection or validation from people she doesn't know or trust -- possibly indicating feelings of loneliness or restlessness.
Hoping she would never say...
She is wishing or praying that someone won't criticize or reject her.
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.