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
Jiggle
Guano Apes Lyrics
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Like humpty-dumpty
I'll mingle the zone
You wanna jiggle around?
What is the strangest place?
We'll turn it into your round
So get your'.
I wanna turn it around
Cause that is weird
Leave the rain and follow the shine
Watch me deep in my mind
Jiggle, jiggle
Don't you worry,forget about time
Remind yourself ,you're happy and fine
Jiggle, jiggle
I wanna jiggle around
I wanna see your face and make cats raining down
The way you find me a room
Like humpty-dumpty
We're going down
Instead or 'the room
Leave the rain and follow the shine
Watch me deep in my mind
Jiggle, jiggle
Don't you worry,forget about time
Remind yourself ,you're happy and fine
Jiggle, jiggle
Don' t hear what you doin'
Don't hear what you're sayin'
Lookin' for some freedom
Put on a mock and play
Rock ring follows
I bet you don't know
The DJ needs to needle
The queen with stars
My trunk is full of dreams
With a pack, only my make-up
My trunk is full of dreams
With a pack, only my make-up
some shout whistle
And you come on the opposite
Here are our limits
But it's all misfortune
Tell the starts that are surrounding dawn
Leave the rain and follow the shine
Watch me deep in my mind
Jiggle, jiggle
Don't you worry,forget about time
Remind yourself ,you're happy and fine
Jiggle, jiggle
Don't you worry,forget about time
Remind yourself ,you're happy and fine
Jiggle, jiggle
The lyrics to Guano Apes' "Jiggle" are quite abstract and open to interpretation. The first verse speaks of wanting to "jiggle around" like "humpty-dumpty," which could possibly represent wanting to let go and enjoy oneself in a carefree manner. The second verse asks the listener if they want to "jiggle around" and suggests doing so in a strange location, turning it into their own personal party. The chorus then repeats the phrase "jiggle, jiggle" while telling the listener to forget about time and be happy in the moment.
The third verse mentions "rock ring follows" and a DJ needing to needle a "queen with stars," which could potentially be a reference to the music industry and the pressures and expectations put on performers. The following lines describe the singer's trunk being full of dreams and makeup, possibly representing their aspirations and image. The final lines suggest limitations and misfortune but also reference the stars surrounding dawn.
Overall, the lyrics to "Jiggle" encourage the listener to let go of their worries, have fun, and enjoy the moment. The use of abstract imagery and open-ended phrasing allows for varying interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna jiggle around
I want to dance and move my body freely
Like humpty-dumpty
In a clumsy and playful way, like the egg-shaped character in the nursery rhyme
I'll mingle the zone
I'll mix and blend into the environment, creating a fun atmosphere
You wanna jiggle around?
Do you want to dance and move your body freely?
What is the strangest place?
Where is the most unusual or unique location?
We'll turn it into your round
We'll make it your turn to have fun in that unusual location
You wanna 'in the room?
You want to join in on the fun and dance with us in the room?
So get your'.
Please come and join us
I wanna turn it around
I want to change the mood and atmosphere in the room to make it more energetic and fun
Cause that is weird
Because doing something unusual or unique can be considered strange
Leave the rain and follow the shine
Leave behind the bad or dull things in life, and focus on the good and bright things
Watch me deep in my mind
Observe me as I let my mind become free, uninhibited and focused on the present moment
Jiggle, jiggle
Move your body to the beat of the music and have fun
Don't you worry,forget about time
Don't be concerned with time and let yourself become lost in the moment
Remind yourself ,you're happy and fine
Reassure yourself that you are content and feeling good
I wanna see your face and make cats raining down
I want to see your happy face and feel a sense of excitement and joy
The way you find me a room
The way you see me in the room
Instead or 'the room
Instead of staying in the typical or expected location
Don' t hear what you doin'
Don't let what others are doing distract you from having your own fun and enjoying yourself
Don't hear what you're sayin'
Don't let what others are saying discourage you or bring you down
Lookin' for some freedom
Searching for a sense of liberation and free expression
Put on a mock and play
Putting on a show and playing a role to fully embrace the sense of freedom and fun
Rock ring follows
The music and rhythm lead and guide us
I bet you don't know
I'm willing to bet that you haven't experienced something quite like this before
The DJ needs to needle
The DJ needs to play the right music to get us in the right mindset and mood
The Queen with stars
The leader or star of the group, guiding and inspiring us with their presence and energy
My trunk is full of dreams
My mind and soul are filled with aspirations and desires
With a pack, only my make-up
I only need my own personal belongings, like makeup, to feel ready and prepared for anything
Some shout whistle
Others shout and whistle to express their excitement
And you come on the opposite
And you dance in the opposite way to follow the beat of the music
Here are our limits
This is our boundary or edge, where we stop and move toward something else
But it's all misfortune
It's all bad luck, when we have to stop and leave the moment of joy and fun
Tell the stars that are surrounding dawn
Speak to the celestial bodies that are always present, even when the night comes to an end
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, JEROME VAZHAYIL, KURT EBELHAEUSER, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE
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