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
Fire
Guano Apes Lyrics
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Can I ask you something
Are you dead or alive
I saw you running through the night
And like always you eat and you're are watching TV
You don't look that good or is something wrong with me
I can't wait until you operate
And now you hide in the bed and you're not coming out
Do you want me to get loud
Do you want me to wash it out for you tonight
When you're drifting slowly away
I'll be here to bring you the day
With fire in my eyes
I'll be like fire in your eyes
When you hide yourself from the light
I'll be here to burn you inside
With fire in my eyes
That fire in your eyes
I just keep on filling up with all my love
Somebody put you on the hot track
Just one way to go
A fire injection
From heart into your soul
So you don't get hurt when you will fall
When you're drifting slowly away
I'll be here to bring you the day
With fire in my eyes
I'll be like fire in your eyes
When you hide yourself from the light
I'll be here to burn you inside
With fire in my eyes
That fire in your eyes
I will keep on filling up with all my love
And you know I am right
I'm looking for your light
And I'm running after you, I'm running after you
And you know I was right
I'm looking for your light
And I'm running after you, I'm running after you
Come on
Come on
Come on
Come on
See the fire in your eyes
See the fire in your eyes
When you're drifting slowly away
I'll be here to bring you the day
With fire in my eyes
With fire in my eyes
I just keep on filling up with all my love
lyrics taken from http://www.apescommunity.com/thread.php?threadid=2936
"Fire" by Guano Apes is an intense rock song that delivers a strong message of support and love to someone who is struggling with problems. The song's lyrics express concern and offer help to an individual who is failing to take care of themselves and hiding from the world. The singer seems to be someone who is close to the person and is aware of their situation. They ask, "Are you dead or alive?" and mention how the person has been eating and watching TV, which is making them look unhealthy. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to help the person, even if it means being forceful with them by saying, "Do you want me to get loud? Do you want me to wash it out for you tonight?"
The chorus of the song emphasizes the message of support and love that the singer is trying to convey. When the person is feeling lost and alone, the singer promises to be there for them, to guide and protect them with "fire in my eyes." The fire represents the passion and strength of the singer's love and determination to help. They will continue to fill up with all their love, no matter how hard it gets.
The second verse refers to someone giving the person "a fire injection from heart into your soul." The injection is meant to strengthen the person's soul and protect them against future harm. The singer wants to see the person succeed and offers their unwavering support to help them get there.
Overall, "Fire" by Guano Apes is a powerful song that delivers a message of love and support to individuals who might be struggling with problems. It encourages people who are struggling to seek help from others who care about them and to never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you there, how you doin'
Addressing the listener and opening up a conversation
Can I ask you something
Asking permission to ask a question
Are you dead or alive
Asking if the listener is present and responsive
I saw you running through the night
Observing the listener's behavior
And like always you eat and you're are watching TV
Noting the listener's habits and interests
You don't look that good or is something wrong with me
Expressing concern for the listener's appearance and questioning self-doubt
I can't wait until you operate
Anticipating a change or transformation in the listener
And now you hide in the bed and you're not coming out
Noting the listener's isolation and reluctance to engage
Why is it so hard now
Questioning the cause of the listener's difficulties
Do you want me to get loud
Offering to provide more assertive support
Do you want me to wash it out for you tonight
Asking if the listener needs help resolving their problems tonight
When you're drifting slowly away
Noting the listener's emotional distance
I'll be here to bring you the day
Offering to provide hope and positivity
With fire in my eyes
Asserting confidence and determination
I'll be like fire in your eyes
Promising to inspire and motivate
When you hide yourself from the light
Recognizing the listener's tendency to avoid positive experiences
I'll be here to burn you inside
Offering to provide a transformative experience
And you know I am right
Asserting confidence in one's own beliefs and actions
I'm looking for your light
Expressing interest in the listener's potential
And I'm running after you, I'm running after you
Actively pursuing the listener's attention and engagement
See the fire in your eyes
Noting the listener's own confidence and determination
I just keep on filling up with all my love
Continuing to offer support and encouragement
Contributed by Alexis P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ei2nu4wk8t
Sandra's voice is so beautiful,deep,and so pretty)))Love forEver...amazing band from Germany)))Yesterday,Today and Tomorrow-for always time
@FreddyakaGodsSon
Ich find des Lied einfach nur geeeeeil !
@CelticFireChild
Nasic breathes fire, it dances on my soul. rock on woman
@AnitQa92
Stare Guano Apes > nowe Guano Apes. Ale gdyby się nie znało starego, to można śmiało powiedzieć, że dają radę.
@GamerOneTop
the best ever einfach nur krass die band das neue album ist auch ganz gut :)
@ioanabuzz
welcome back guano :D
@whitefinch
02.06.2011 Warsaw !
@bicubedesign
GREAT COMMENT they re kind of hi quality pop oriented, but still they have that guano DNA that pops out.. i love them today i loved them yesterday
@scudwerfer
Sandra ist zur Frau geworden....:-) Ich kann mich noch an die geile Zeit erinnern, als sie den Mittermayer hinter sich hergeschleift haben:-))))))
@TheApechen
Schönes lied kann man nichts dran aussetzen =)