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 a fast-paced rock song that showcases their distinct sound and style. The lyrics highlight the idea that life is too short and the band, as well as the listener, does not have time to waste on things that do not matter. The repetition of the phrase "ain't got time" emphasizes this point and creates a sense of urgency in the song.

The line "feel so free my music's got me back" suggests that the music of Guano Apes has been the source of the singer's liberation and is helping the band to move on from whatever has been holding them back. The mention of "invisible dreams" becoming true and "faces unknown" suggests that the band is open to new experiences and is willing to take risks to achieve their goals.

The lyrics "take me miles away from home" indicate a desire for escape and a need to break free from the pressures of everyday life. Overall, the song encourages the listener to live in the moment and to make the most of the time they have.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't got time
There isn't enough time

You ain't got time
You also don't have enough time

Ain't got time to say goodbye
No time to bid farewell

Feel so free my music's got me back
The music is liberating and restoring

We got to teach you
We have to educate you

Bomb the beat y'all
Let's make the music powerful

Get off your feet, yeah you appear
Stand up, you can do it

Give me your tears, 'cause we're all going mad
Share your emotions because we're all going insane

Take me miles away from home
Transport me to a faraway place

Invisible dreams, becoming true
Unseen aspirations materializing

Faces unknown, emotions eye to eye
Encountering unfamiliar people with vulnerable feelings