Guano Apes is an alternative metal band formed in 1994 in Göttingen, German… Read Full Bio ↴Guano Apes is an alternative metal band formed in 1994 in Göttingen, Germany. The group consists of Sandra Nasic (vocals), Henning Rümenapp (guitar), Stefan Ude (bass) and Dennis Poschwatta (drums). Their energetic rock mix is mostly described as crossover, going from rap over funky, from melodic singing to hardcore screaming of their lead singer. The band has released five studio albums, with four Top 10 songs in Germany.

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

Ain’t Got Time
Guano Apes Lyrics

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Ain't got time
You ain't got time

Ain't got time to say goodbye
Feel so free my music's got me back

We got to teach you
Bomb the beat y'all

Get off your feet, yeah you appear
Give me your tears, 'cause we're all going mad

Take me miles away from home

Invisible dreams, becoming true
Faces unknown, emotions eye to eye

Take me miles away from home

Overall Meaning

The song Ain't Got Time by Guano Apes is an uplifting anthem that speaks about the freeing power of music. The lyrics are straightforward - the singer tells the listener that they don't have time to waste, they need to embrace the moment and enjoy life. There's a sense of urgency throughout the song, as if the band is encouraging their audience to get up and dance, to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the rhythm. The line "Feel so free my music's got me back" is a testament to the healing power of music - it's something that can lift us up when we're feeling down and give us the strength to move forward.

There's also a sense of unity in the lyrics. The band calls out to their audience, telling them to "Bomb the beat y'all" and get on their feet. They're all in this together, experiencing the same emotions, and they're going to let the music carry them away. The line "Give me your tears, 'cause we're all going mad" is particularly powerful - it speaks to the idea that we're all struggling in some way, and sometimes it's okay to let our emotions show.

Overall, Ain't Got Time is a catchy, energetic song that's all about living in the moment and enjoying life. It's a reminder that sometimes we need to let go of our worries and just dance.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't got time
I don't have time to waste

You ain't got time
You also don't have time to waste

Ain't got time to say goodbye
I can't take the time to have a proper farewell

Feel so free my music's got me back
My music has set me free and given me a sense of purpose again

We got to teach you
There's something important we need to show you

Bomb the beat y'all
Let's raise the energy level and really get into it

Get off your feet, yeah you appear
Stop being stationary and become an active participant

Give me your tears, 'cause we're all going mad
Let out your emotions and release all that pent-up energy

Take me miles away from home
I want to escape from my current reality

Invisible dreams, becoming true
The things I thought were impossible are now starting to manifest

Faces unknown, emotions eye to eye
There are so many new people and experiences to be had, and we're experiencing them on a deep level