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
Never Born
Guano Apes Lyrics
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Love is like a shelter
brings me through the storm
Life is full of anger
maybe there's life in me
so much stronger than the world gives it to me
here's the deal, leave it or not
what a surprise, your baby's unborn
Nothing else is deeper
Nothing else is good
no one cares about the blood in you
I see you through that all
I feel you through the wall
Save my child and I save...
I in me and you are here now
Hold it, save it, never let me down again
I don't feel the darkness
don't feel anything
pressure's lost and pressure's good in me
don't move and don't hide secrets
play hard, don't play alone
move the soul without your own control
Nothing else is deeper ...
I in me and you are here now ...
What'cha sayin' ...
watch again...
why you're here...
no one cares...
I in me and you are here now ...
The song "Never Born" by Guano Apes is a deeply emotional one that deals with themes of love, loss, and the struggles of life. The opening lyrics "Love is like a shelter, brings me through the storm" set the tone for the song, suggesting that the singer finds solace and comfort in love, especially in tough times. However, in the very next line, it is revealed that the singer may be dead, or at least feels like she is dead. The line "maybe I'm dead again now" is a powerful and haunting one, suggesting that the singer may have experienced some sort of trauma or tragedy that has left her feeling emotionally dead.
Despite this, there is still some life left in the singer, as evidenced by the line "maybe there's life in me, so much stronger than the world gives it to me." The singer is grappling with the challenges of life, which can be full of anger and pain, but is also looking for something deeper and more meaningful. The line "here's the deal, leave it or not, what a surprise, your baby's unborn" suggests that the singer may be pregnant or considering having a child, and is struggling to come to terms with what that would mean for her life.
The chorus of the song is a powerful one, with the lines "Nothing else is deeper, Nothing else is good, no one cares about the blood in you" suggesting that the singer feels like there is nothing in life that is truly meaningful or valuable. The verses that follow continue to explore the struggles and anxieties of life, with lines like "don't move and don't hide secrets, play hard, don't play alone, move the soul without your own control."
Overall, "Never Born" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that explores the themes of love, loss, and the struggles of life. The lyrics are powerful and open to interpretation, and the song is sure to resonate with anyone who has grappled with the challenges of living.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is like a shelter
Love protects and shields me during troubled times
brings me through the storm
Love helps me overcome difficulties, just like a shelter protects me from a storm
Life is full of anger
Life is full of challenges and negative emotions
maybe I'm dead again now
Perhaps I'm experiencing pain and suffering like I'm dead inside
maybe there's life in me
Perhaps there is still hope and strength within me
so much stronger than the world gives it to me
Despite what the world tells me, I have a strong spirit within me
here's the deal, leave it or not
This is the situation, whether you choose to accept it or not
what a surprise, your baby's unborn
It's unexpected, but your child has not been born yet
Nothing else is deeper
There is nothing else that is more profound or significant
Nothing else is good
Nothing else is as worthwhile or valuable
no one cares about the blood in you
No one understands your inner struggles and pain
I see you through that all
I understand and empathize with your struggles and pain
I feel you through the wall
I sense your emotions and feelings, even if we're separated by barriers
Save my child and I save...
If you save my child, you're also saving a piece of me
I in me and you are here now
Both of us are present and connected in this moment
Hold it, save it, never let me down again
Hold onto the hope and love we have, and never let it fade away
I don't feel the darkness
I don't feel the negative emotions that once consumed me
don't feel anything
I'm numb and unable to feel emotions
pressure's lost and pressure's good in me
The stress has dissipated, and I feel good and strong
don't move and don't hide secrets
Stay still and don't keep things hidden or bottled up
play hard, don't play alone
Put in effort and strive for success, but don't go through it alone
move the soul without your own control
Allow your spirit to move and grow without trying to control it
What'cha sayin' ...
What are you trying to communicate or say?
watch again...
Pay closer attention and observe more carefully
why you're here...
What is the reason or purpose for your presence here?
no one cares...
It seems like no one cares about you and your struggles
I in me and you are here now ...
We are both present and connected in this moment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE
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