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
Dick
Guano Apes Lyrics
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Life is like a sin-phony
Brave as you dare
There's nothing but your gain
So take off your shoes
And coming down from ecstasy
Hide and turn loose
That's why I force you to
Walk like a stag
Talk like a stag
Come watch yourself
Walk like a stag
Who could wear my pants
Dick
No dick
You got no
Dick
Yeah yeah how come
Now it's time to live your fantasies
Ready or not we have a new concept
To turn the coin of lust and penalty
Just look what I do
Walk like a stag
Talk like a stag
Come watch yourself
Walk like a stag
So you could wear my pants
Dick no dick
You got no
Dick
Yeah yeah how come
The lyrics of Guano Apes's "Dick" expresses a rebellious and wild emotion that encourages us to embrace our inner desires and let go of societal norms. The opening line "Don't say a word" sets the tone for this free-spiritedness, and the following line "Life is like a sin-phony" suggests that life is a twisted and unpredictable journey that we should enjoy as much as possible. The vocalist then urges us to be brave and take risks, as there is nothing to lose, but everything to gain.
The chorus begins with an interesting repetition of the phrase "Walk like a stag, talk like a stag," which refers to the sexual energy of stags during the mating season. The following phrase "Who could wear my pants" is a metaphor for taking control and being confident in one's sexuality. The chorus then shifts to the provocative one-word statement "Dick," which is repeated multiple times, followed by "no dick," which can be interpreted as a refusal to conform to gender stereotypes or sexual expectations.
Overall, the meaning behind the song is quite clear: it's a call to action to embrace our sexual desires and identities, and to break free from societal conventions that dictate how we should present ourselves. The chorus remains catchy, provocative, and straightforward, further emphasizing the rebellious and wild spirit of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say a word
Keep quiet and listen to what I have to say
Life is like a sin-phony
Life is full of mistakes and regrets
Brave as you dare
Be courageous and take risks
There's nothing but your gain
You have nothing to lose, so take advantage of the situation
So take off your shoes
Relax and let go of your inhibitions
And coming down from ecstasy
Returning to reality can be difficult after enjoying a pleasurable experience
Hide and turn loose
Hide your true self and let your desires run wild
That's why I force you to
I am pushing you to embrace your desires
Walk like a stag
Walk with confidence and pride
Talk like a stag
Speak with boldness and power
Come watch yourself
Observe how you look and how your actions appear to others
Who could wear my pants
Who could understand my perspective and lifestyle?
Dick
Masculinity
No dick
Lack of confidence or masculinity
You got no
You lack
Yeah yeah how come
Why are you unable to be masculine or confident?
Now it's time to live your fantasies
It is time to pursue what you truly desire
Ready or not we have a new concept
Regardless of whether you are prepared or not, we have a new idea
To turn the coin of lust and penalty
To explore both pleasure and consequences
Just look what I do
Observe what I am doing and follow along
So you could wear my pants
So you could understand and relate to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARTEMIS GOUNAKI, SANDRA NASIC, HENNING RUEMENAPP, STEFAN UDE, DENNIS POSCHWATTA
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