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
Like Somebody
Guano Apes Lyrics
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We gonna eat gold
I feel like a junky lately
A little overload
You're waiting for the something
Something never seen before
To become as happy people
We're always begging for
No silver lining
Or dreams and golden tears
I made you a poster girl
We're gonna eat gold
So welcome to the jungle baby
Time to get u-u-up
You wanna have a party
Yeah you wanna have it all
Like the really happy people
You close your eyes and moan
No silver lining
Or dreams and golden tears
No silver lining
Is waiting me for free
You just have to walk that way
Like somebody
Like somebody
I don't wait for you to pray
With a warning to say my name
Come on and dig that dirt
It's gonna be cold
We are the monkeys baby
It's time to rock
I wanna move your body
And turn you on
And if you join this circus
We gonna get it all
Hear the vulture
Circle above my head
They will find us
If I don't make my step
You just have to walk that way
Like somebody
Like somebody
I don't wait for you to pray
With a warning to say my name
It's gotta be now
Yeah it's human
When the words just burn inside my love
It's gotta be now
Yeah it's true, man
When we just spin around
You just have to walk that way
Like somebody
Like somebody
I don't wait for you to pray
With a warning to say my name
It's gotta be now
Yeah it's human
When the words just burn inside my love
It's gotta be now
Yeah it's true, man
When we just spin around
The lyrics to Guano Apes's song "Like Somebody" explore the idea of chasing after happiness and success. The opening lines, "I made you a poster boy / We gonna eat gold," suggest an almost idolization of the idea of achieving wealth and recognition. The singer of the song feels like they are becoming addicted to this pursuit, or in their words, feeling "like a junky lately."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "No silver lining / Or dreams and golden tears," suggesting that despite the singer's pursuit of success, they are skeptical that it will bring them genuine happiness or fulfillment. The second verse describes the desire to party and have it all, but again, the chorus emphasizes the idea that success may not be all it's cracked up to be.
The bridge of the song features a repeated refrain of "You just have to walk that way / Like somebody," suggesting that perhaps the key to success is simply embodying the confidence and poise of those who have already achieved it. The final lines of the song also suggest that the singer is ready to take action and make things happen, with the refrain "It's gotta be now / Yeah it's human / When the words just burn inside my love / It's gotta be now / Yeah it's true, man / When we just spin around," emphasizing the urgency and passion behind their pursuit.
Overall, "Like Somebody" explores the tension between the desire for success and the fear that it might not actually bring happiness. The repeated refrain of "No silver lining / Or dreams and golden tears" suggests a pessimistic view, but the urgency and passion behind the bridge and final lines of the song suggest that the singer is determined to pursue their dreams regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
I made you a poster boy
I portrayed you as the ideal example
We gonna eat gold
We are going to chase after wealth and luxury
I feel like a junky lately
I have been experiencing a sense of addiction or dependency
A little overload
A small excess, too much to handle
You're waiting for the something
You are expecting to encounter something unique
Something never seen before
Something so novel that it has never been witnessed before
To become as happy people
To be as happy as we have desired
We're always begging for
We are always praying or hoping for
No silver lining
There is nothing good or positive to come out of this situation
Or dreams and golden tears
Nor is there any hope or prosperity
You just have to walk that way
You only need to behave in that manner to attain your aspirations
Like somebody
To emulate someone else's behavior or personality traits
I don't wait for you to pray
I do not expect you to wait for blessings or luck
With a warning to say my name
With a message implying my presence
Come on and dig that dirt
Let us have some fun and excitement
It's gonna be cold
It might be chilly and unpleasant
We are the monkeys baby
We are wild and full of energy
Time to rock
It is time to get the party started
I wanna move your body
I want to make you groove to the music
And turn you on
And I want to arouse or excite you
And if you join this circus
And if you participate in this wild adventure
We gonna get it all
We will obtain everything we want
Hear the vulture
Detect the predator or the danger lurking around
Circle above my head
Hovering above me
They will find us
They will locate us
If I don't make my step
If I do not act or take the necessary action
It's gotta be now
The time has come
Yeah it's human
It is natural
When the words just burn inside my love
When my love cannot contain the feeling or the urge to express themselves
Yeah it's true, man
It is accurate, my friend
When we just spin around
When we are doing something without any concrete purpose or aim
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE
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