The band was already established in 1994 by Rümenapp, Ude and Poschwatta, when the vocalist Sandra Nasic joined later that year. They recorded 3 demo tapes, but their career took off in 1996 after winning the Local Hero contest for unsigned bands. They used the prize money for recording their first hit "Open Your Eyes" and shot a video for that song. They also signed to GUN/Supersonic Records.
"Open Your Eyes" was released as a single (#5 GER) and was followed by their debut album Proud Like a God in 6 October 1997. The album ranked #4 and it was certified platinum in Germany. Two other singles helped the album's popularity and sales: "Rain" (#76 GER) and "Lords of the Boards" (#10 GER). "Lord of the Boards" is performed as the closing song on every Guano Apes concert.
In 1999, they issued the stand alone single "Don't You Turn Your Back on Me" (# 50 GER).
In 2 May 2000, Guano Apes released the sophomore album, Don't Give Me Names. This #1 album in Germany was certifed gold in the same country and it was promoted by four singles: "Big in Japan" (#9 GER, #5 IT), "No Speech" (#75 GER), "Living in a Lie" (#84 GER) and "Dödel Up" (#57 GER).
In 2001, the band credited as Guano Babes featuring Michael Mittermeier, issued the stand alone single "Kumba Yo!" (#3 GER).
Their third album Walking on a Thin Line was released in 3 February 2003. The album peaked #1 and it was certified gold in Germany. Guano Apes released three singles from this album: "You Can't Stop Me" (#10 GER), "Pretty in Scarlet" (#51 GER) and "Quietly" (#51 GER).
After the very long promo tour to the WOATL album, the band decided to take a rest for a while. In 2004 they issued a Best Of album titled Planet of the Apes and the single "Break the Line". The band broke up after a final tour in February 2005. A year later, their label released the compilation Lost (T)apes, which contains previously unreleased demos, originally recorded in 1994 and 1995.
Dennis Poschwatta formed the crossover band Tamoto with his friend G-Ball and released the album Clemenza. Henning Rümenapp worked for Horus Studios in Germany. Sandra Nasic released her solo album The Signal in 2007. In 2006 Dennis, Henning and Stefan formed a new group with singer Charles Simmons, called IO. IO realeased their studio album For the Masses in 2008.
In 2009 Guano Apes reformed and played some dates including Enterro da Gata (Portugal), Rock am Ring (Germany), Nova Rock (Austria), Woodstock Festival (Poland), Sofia (Bulgaria), Bucharest (Romania). In Bucharest, Sandra announced the band is working on a new studio album.
Their fourth album Bel Air was released in Spring 2011, preceded by the single "Oh What a Night".
Official site: http://www.guanoapes.org
01-You Cant Stop Me
Guano Apes Lyrics
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A maniac neurotic who wants to jump of the eye
How can you know that I'm the one who lives no matter of occasion
Another road another try
Where's the difference tell me why
Refrain:
To love the world with all inside
Keep it to myself
Keep it to myself
You can't stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
Keep it to myself again, again
Why you coming out to see a lot of less destination
I want look back for the shadows that grown up to me
We're trapped in a song so we leave them to handle authorization
Another you another me
Where's the difference telling me
Refrain:
You can't stop me
To love the world with all inside
Keep it to myself
Keep it to myself
You can't stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
Keep it to myself again, again
I just want to rock them up
Mess them up
Running to the eye
Running to myself
Rock them up
Mess them up
Running to the cosmic ways
Running to myself (2x)
Refrain:
You can't stop me
To love the world with all inside
Keep it to myself
Keep it to myself
Won't you stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
Keep it to myself again, again
again
I just want to rock them up
Mess them up
Running to the cosmic ways
The lyrics of Guano Apes' song "You Can't Stop Me" talk about someone who is determined to reach their destination no matter what obstacles come their way. The lyrics suggest that this person is a maniac neurotic who wants to jump off the eye, which could be interpreted as a tall building or skyscraper. However, the singer of the song, who is not the same person as the neurotic, believes that they are the one who will live no matter the occasion. They believe that they are invincible and can overcome any challenges that come their way.
The lyrics then question the difference between the singer and the neurotic, asking why they are coming out to see a lot of less destination. The singer wants to look back at the shadows that have grown up to them and leave them behind to handle authorization. They want to find another road and another try, suggesting that they are not afraid to take risks and try new things. The song ends with the singer wanting to rock them up, mess them up, and run to the cosmic ways, reaffirming their determination to live life to the fullest and not be stopped by anyone.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Can't Stop Me" encourage listeners to embrace life and pursue their dreams. They suggest that we should not be afraid to take risks and try new things, even if other people try to stop us.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone who's coming out, to see a lot of our destination
An individual is revealing themselves to explore the vast opportunities that await them
A maniac neurotic who wants to jump off the eye
Their intensity is compared to jumping off a high point and they are motivated by their own mental state
How can you know that I'm the one who lives no matter of occasion
They question how anyone could doubt their persistence and determination in all situations
Another road another try, where's the difference tell me why
They recognize that although this may not be their first attempt, they will continue to try and ask themselves what makes it worth the effort
You can't stop me, to love the world with all inside, keep it to myself, keep it to myself
No one can prevent them from loving the world and embracing everything it has to offer, they will keep this passion to themselves
I'm close enough to kiss the sky, keep it to myself again, again
Their zeal and dedication brings them closer to success, but they still maintain their privacy
Why you coming out to see a lot of less destination, I want look back for the shadows that grown up to me
They question why anyone would aim for less and seek out old demons from their past
We're trapped in a song so we leave them to handle authorization
They feel stuck in the cyclical nature of life and allow others to handle the logistics of everyday life
Another you another me, where's the difference telling me
Despite the variations within individuals, they question what distinguishes them from others
I just want to rock them up, mess them up, running to the eye, running to myself, rock them up, mess them up, running to the cosmic ways, running to myself
They desire to shake up others and themselves, while also seeking a connection with something greater and transcendent
Won't you stop me, I'm close enough to kiss the sky, keep it to myself again, again, again
They ask for others not to impede their progress as they draw closer to their goals and they still maintain their personal boundaries
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE
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Someone who's coming out, to see a lot of our destination
A maniac neurotic who wants to jump of the eye
How can you know that I'm the one who lives no matter of occasion
Another road another try
Where's the difference tell me why
Refrain:
You can't stop me
To love the world with all inside
Keep it to myself
Keep it to myself
You can't stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
Keep it to myself again, again
Why you coming out to see a lot of less destination
I want look back for the shadows that grown up to me
We're trapped in a song so we leave them to handle authorization
Another you another me
Where's the difference telling me
Refrain:
You can't stop me
To love the world with all inside
Keep it to myself
Keep it to myself
You can't stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
Keep it to myself again, again
I just want to rock them up
Mess them up
Running to the eye
Running to myself
Rock them up
Mess them up
Running to the cosmic ways
Running to myself (2x)
Refrain:
You can't stop me
To love the world with all inside
Keep it to myself
Keep it to myself
Won't you stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
Keep it to myself again, again
again
I just want to rock them up
Mess them up
Running to the cosmic ways
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Gourmay
I don't understand why they never made it big when they came out... They rock!
Regina Gomes
still puts goosebumps on my arms.......guano apes has always been one of my favorites
Michael Stanislaus
This band is severely underrated!
VanMan talks Metal
Michael Stanislaus agreed! The album this song is off Walking on a thin line, is so good
daniloonuk
they targeted eu in their prime times
Eternal Dreamer
Sandra Nasic has the best crunchy distorted vocal i ever heared. No matter men's or woman's. It's powerull !
M. Lili
She and Candace Kucsulain!
Ilja Korolevich
I agree to every word you said! Best women rock vocal ever met by me..
Chris MAllett
Would've liked to heard her and Layne Staley sing together.
Alex Basso
Oh well... Quite different style but on male category Kurt is Kurt there's no comparison .
Don't get me wrong I love her style and voice but it's unthinkable talking about scratch voice and no considering Kurt 😅