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
Cream over moon
Guano Apes Lyrics
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If they can't but you want
Don't forget to shove it from time to time
Don't forget to promise yourself to someone
Don't forget to hurry
If they... but you not
I'm growing up
You've been missing my defence
Last round to enjoy
Wouldn't be far enough to come
With me
Hold on turn around and see
That it was always always up to us
The lyrics to Guano Apes' song "Cream over moon" speak to the importance of standing up for yourself and not forgetting to prioritize your own needs and desires. The opening lines encourage the listener to love something even if others cannot appreciate it, and to push back against others' expectations from time to time. The chorus suggests that the singer is maturing and evolving, as they grow up and learn to "taste cream over moon." This line seems to suggest that the singer is experiencing new and exciting things, perhaps even otherworldly experiences that are beyond the ordinary.
The second verse speaks to the idea of missing someone's defense, which could be interpreted in a few ways. It could suggest that the singer is missing the support of a particular person, or that they are recognizing the ways in which they've failed to defend themselves in the past. The line "last round to enjoy" could refer to a final opportunity to indulge in something, or to the idea that life is short and we should savor every moment. The repetition of "always" in the final stanza emphasizes the idea that we are the masters of our own destiny, and that we have the power to shape our lives and create our own happiness.
Overall, "Cream over moon" is a song about self-empowerment and living life on your own terms. It's a reminder to prioritize our own needs and desires, even when others don't understand or support us.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't forget to love it
Remember to enjoy and cherish what you have
If they can't but you want
If others can't appreciate it, but it matters to you, still try to pursue it
Don't forget to shove it from time to time
Don't be afraid to assert yourself sometimes
Don't forget to promise yourself to someone
Make commitments to yourself as well as others
Don't forget to hurry
Don't waste time and always be in a hurry to achieve your goals
If they... but you not
If others don't care, but you do, still try to pursue it
I'm growing up
I'm becoming more mature
I'm growing up to taste cream over moon
I'm reaching for something extraordinary
You've been missing my defence
You've been ignoring my efforts
Last round to enjoy
The final chance to have fun
Wouldn't be far enough to come
Even if it's far away, it's worth pursuing
With me
Together with me as a partner
Hold on turn around and see
Pay attention and realize the possibilities around you
That it was always always up to us
We have the power to make our own destiny
Contributed by Alice P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.