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
High
Guano Apes Lyrics
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Twentyfive years is still the same
Is it's me the night to take me here
Run for, holding the door
Apparently I missed
And risk to fall
Nightmare's turned me back
Into a little girl
Blind me, I fly over some place
In those days we used to run in hard
Surely sooner clock wakes me up
Your nightmare's seen
And become the part of this existence
It is not too high
I can make it
Some things better lead our way
It is not too high
I can make it
Wake me
The wind falls, into a wave
Shadows calling I'm the ache
Nightmare's turned me back
Into a little girl
Stop in the mud
Try was so clear
When suddenly
And the body starts
To shiver hold me!
It is not too high
I can make it
Some things better lead our way
It is not too high
So if you
So if you
Hold me
It is not too
Hold me
Hold me down to ground
And my body starts
To shiver hold me
If you lie
If you fly
If you die
So if you
If you
The lyrics to Guano Apes' song "High" are open to interpretation, but they seem to revolve around themes of fear, overcoming obstacles, and nostalgia. The opening lines suggest that the singer is meeting someone they haven't seen in 25 years, but it's not entirely clear who this person is or why they matter. The second verse introduces the idea of nightmares, which seem to represent some kind of trauma or past experience that is holding the singer back. The line "blind me, I fly over some place" suggests that the singer is trying to escape or transcend this trauma, but it's not that simple. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "it is not too high, I can make it," could be interpreted as a message of encouragement to oneself, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that they can overcome whatever is holding them back.
The third verse brings in more imagery of fear and danger, with the line "stop in the mud, try was so clear" suggesting that the singer is stuck or struggling to move forward. The final lines, "if you lie, if you fly, if you die, so if you," seem to suggest that the song is addressing someone specific, perhaps the person the singer is meeting after 25 years, and that they are being challenged to confront their own fears and struggles.
Overall, the lyrics to "High" are vague and open to interpretation, but they suggest a universal struggle to overcome obstacles and confront one's fears.
Line by Line Meaning
So hello, how is it been?
The singer greets the listener and asks how things have been going.
Twentyfive years is still the same
Despite the passage of time, things haven't changed much.
Is it's me the night to take me here
The singer wonders if fate or destiny brought them to their current situation.
Run for, holding the door
The artist is in a hurry and needs to leave, but is making sure they don't forget anything.
Apparently I missed
The artist realizes they overlooked something important.
And risk to fall
There is danger present and the singer may be at risk of falling or failing.
Nightmare's turned me back / Into a little girl
Something frightening has happened that has made the singer feel vulnerable and scared.
Blind me, I fly over some place
Despite being blinded, the artist is still moving forward.
In those days we used to run in hard
The artist is reminiscing about past times when they were active and energetic.
Surely sooner clock wakes me up
The artist acknowledges that at some point they will have to face reality and leave their current situation.
Your nightmare's seen / And become the part of this existence
The singer has gone through a traumatic experience that has become a part of their life.
It is not too high / I can make it / Some things better lead our way
Although things may seem difficult, the artist believes they can overcome the obstacle and that sometimes unexpected things happen for the better.
Wake me
The singer wants to be woken up, either literally or figuratively.
The wind falls, into a wave / Shadows calling I'm the ache
The singer is experiencing a tumultuous emotional state and is being pulled in different directions.
Stop in the mud / Try was so clear
The singer has hit a metaphorical obstacle and their path forward is now uncertain.
When suddenly / And the body starts / To shiver hold me!
Something alarming has happened and the artist seeks comfort and protection.
Hold me down to ground
The artist wants to feel grounded and secure.
If you lie / If you fly / If you die / So if you / If you
These lines are unclear and may be interpreted in different ways, but they suggest various possibilities or outcomes depending on the listener's actions or choices.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE
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TheConshuscriterion
Absolutely sensational!! Sandra and the boys are kick ass!! I could put on Guano Apes and listen from their 1st song to their latest song and never get tired of them!!!! And Sandra is the best female singer on the planet
Vix
Sandra Nasic is/was easily the best female singer <3
Joe Foxbody
One of the best
Ill El-Zorro
This gets me pumped, thank you so much Xandra, you are the life of this world. A bigger life, symbolic life.
Sevendustlover4life
♥ Took me a while to warm up to this song. It is my new obsession now. ♥
havivski's life
Bands best one ....by far <3
Fabio Cavaliere
They're "back" and I miss them so much more...
gürdal abi
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I shall die before I 'wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take…
ilker Turan Hayran
bağımlılık yapar bu şarkı
Antonio Goncalves
Oly God homan God pepol gods beers gods nayts 😎😀