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
Anne Claire
Guano Apes Lyrics
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Praying fearfully in the moment of death
Feels the sleep goming near
Tries to keep her eyes open and clear
Through the dark, there's the sound she fears
Anne Claire, that is no love you got to share
Anne Claire, going into a sad lag of flair
Easy meet placed in an ugly game
Lights a candle for an endless shame
Your love is her pain, growing to hate
R.I.P. for rape, she's no longer your
Anne Claire, that is no love you got to share
Anne Claire, going into a sad lag of flair
Does she turn you on
Diggin' in her wound it's done
Go down on your Knees
Pray for all your sins
Be ready to join your last lesson
Be ready to join your last kiss
Anne Claire, that is no love you got to share
Anne Claire, going into a sad lag of flair
Does she turn you on
Diggin' in her wound it's done
Good bye, good bye my poor boy
Good boy, good boy, no more toys
The lyrics to Guano Apes's song "Anne Claire" describe a dark and chilling story of a woman's tragic demise at the hands of another. The first verse describes the final moments of Anne Claire's life, as she lies weak and fearful, trying to stave off the inevitable approach of death. She is haunted by a sound that terrifies her, and beneath it all is the feeling that she is alone and unloved.
The second verse takes a step back to describe the circumstances that led to Anne Claire's demise. She was caught up in an ugly game, where her love for someone became a source of pain and ultimately hate. She seems to have been raped, which the song solemnly acknowledges with the phrase "R.I.P. for rape." There is a sense of brutalization and violation here, as well as a feeling of hopelessness and desolation.
The final verses are a sort of moral reckoning. The song demands that the perpetrator of the crime go down on their knees and pray for their sins, and be prepared for the ultimate reckoning, whether it be their "last lesson" or their "last kiss." The song ends with a solemn dirge to bid farewell to the tragic figure of Anne Claire, and to acknowledge that she is gone, without any hope of returning.
Overall, the lyrics to "Anne Claire" are a very bleak and disturbing tale, depicting a world where love and goodness are never quite enough to triumph over the forces of evil and brutality.
Line by Line Meaning
Weak her bones, cold her breath
The person being described is physically weak and lacking warmth in their breath.
Praying fearfully in the moment of death
The person is scared and praying as they face the possibility of dying.
Feels the sleep goming near
They sense that they are about to fall asleep or die.
Tries to keep her eyes open and clear
They are trying to stay awake and aware of their surroundings.
Through the dark, there's the sound she fears
The darkness around them is filled with a sound that frightens them.
Anne Claire, that is no love you got to share
Anne Claire's love is not genuine or reciprocated.
Anne Claire, going into a sad lag of flair
Anne Claire is descending into a period of sadness and depression.
Easy meet placed in an ugly game
Someone is being used and manipulated in a cruel and unfair way.
Lights a candle for an endless shame
They are mourning and feeling guilty about something they can't escape.
Your love is her pain, growing to hate
The person's love has caused the other person pain, leading to hatred.
R.I.P. for rape, she's no longer your
The person is facing death as a consequence of rape, and is no longer under the perpetrator's control.
Does she turn you on
The perpetrator is sexually aroused by the victim's suffering and pain.
Diggin' in her wound it's done
The perpetrator has inflicted harm on the victim and has achieved their desired outcome.
Go down on your Knees
The perpetrator is being instructed to repent and ask for forgiveness.
Pray for all your sins
The perpetrator is being told to ask for forgiveness for all of their transgressions.
Be ready to join your last lesson
The perpetrator is being warned that they will soon learn the consequences of their actions.
Be ready to join your last kiss
The perpetrator is being warned that they will soon face death as a result of their wrongdoings.
Good bye, good bye my poor boy
The perpetrator is being bid farewell as they will soon face their punishment.
Good boy, good boy, no more toys
The perpetrator is being scolded and reminded that their actions are not a game, and they will lose their freedom.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ARTEMIS GOUNAKI, DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE
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