Guano Apes is an alternative metal band formed in 1994 in Göttingen, German… Read Full Bio ↴Guano Apes is an alternative metal band formed in 1994 in Göttingen, Germany. The group consists of Sandra Nasic (vocals), Henning Rümenapp (guitar), Stefan Ude (bass) and Dennis Poschwatta (drums). Their energetic rock mix is mostly described as crossover, going from rap over funky, from melodic singing to hardcore screaming of their lead singer. The band has released five studio albums, with four Top 10 songs in Germany.

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

Pretty In Strom
Guano Apes Lyrics

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Pretty in scarlet
So pretty in scarlet

We slept a while
to turn it up and get it off our minds
i slept a while
to get it all
it seems allright

to find a place without a single life
where is the night
we run into

Cause nothing's good i can explain
i'm falling down and caught up the rain
i turn myself into changes
the night i kissed you goodbye
cause nothing's good i can explain
i'm falling down and caught up the rain
to turn myself into changes
your death is over

You want to live a life pretty in scarlet
come on
you want to wash it down i'm pretty in scarlet
to myself to say goodbye
you want to live a life pretty in scarlet
come on
you want to wash it down i'm pretty in scarlet
to myself to say

It's ok
doesn't count
for my place
deeper sound
let me dive alone
let me dive alone

You gave me wine
to poison me and take away my time
i can hear your cry
i wonder why

Cause nothing's good i can explain
i'm falling down and caught up the rain
cause i turn myself into changes
the night i kissed you goodbye
cause nothing's good i can explain
i'm falling down and caught up the rain
i turn myself into changes
your death is over

You want to live a life pretty in scarlet
come on
you want to wash it down i'm pretty in scarlet
to myself to say goodbye
you want to live a life pretty in scarlet
come on
you want to wash it down I'm pretty in scarlet
to myself to say goodbye

Pretty in scarlet
Pretty in scarlet
Pretty in scarlet

You want to live a life pretty in scarlet
come on
you want to wash it down I'm pretty in scarlet
(2x)

Pretty
she's pretty
she's pretty
and i run, and i run, and i run, and i run away

and if you throw a stone on me
and if you need some pain to see
and if you live your lies
I will run, will run, will run, run away

and if you throw a stone on me
and if you need some pain to see

and if you live your lies
I will run

Overall Meaning

The song "Pretty In Scarlet" by Guano Apes is about living a life brightly, even in the face of death and pain. The opening lines of the song, "Pretty in scarlet, so pretty in scarlet," suggest that the singer is living their life in a bright and vivid way. The song talks about sleeping to forget about the worries of life, and finding a place without a single living soul. The singer seems to be running away from something, which may be a traumatic incident or simply life itself.

The chorus of the song urges the listener to live a life pretty in scarlet, suggesting that they should embrace their own unique way of living, even if it's not the norm. The idea of washing it down suggests that one should not be ashamed of their unique spirit, but should embrace it and live life on their own terms.

The bridge of the song talks about how someone gave the singer wine to poison them and take away their time. This may be a metaphor for toxic relationships or negative influences in their life. The singer seems to be struggling to deal with their emotions and is falling down and caught up in the rain. The line "your death is over" may suggest that the singer is letting go of something that has been holding them back and is ready to move on.

Overall, "Pretty In Scarlet" is a powerful and inspiring song that urges the listener to embrace their unique path in life, even if it's not the norm. It encourages us to be bright and vivid in the face of adversity and to let go of the negative influences in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Pretty in scarlet
The subject is beautiful, probably in a red dress

So pretty in scarlet
Emphasizing how beautiful the subject looks in the red dress

We slept a while to turn it up and get it off our minds
The singer and someone else took some time to rest and try to forget about something

I slept a while to get it all
The artist tried to sleep in order to deal with their problems

It seems all right to find a place without a single life
The artist finds solace in being away from people

Where is the night we run into
The singer is reminiscing about a time when they had more excitement in their life

Cause nothing's good I can explain. I'm falling down and caught up the rain.
The singer is going through a rough time and can't put into words how he feels

I turn myself into changes. The night I kissed you goodbye.
The artist has changed since breaking up with someone, and that was a turning point for them

Your death is over.
It's over between the artist and the person they broke up with

You want to live a life pretty in scarlet. Come on.
The artist is urging someone to live their life and be happy

You want to wash it down I'm pretty in scarlet. To myself to say goodbye.
The singer is saying goodbye to something while looking pretty

It's ok. Doesn't count. For my place.
The artist is dismissing something and saying it doesn't matter in their life

Deeper sound. Let me dive alone.
The singer wants to be alone to explore something deep

You gave me wine to poison me and take away my time
The singer believes someone gave them something harmful

I can hear your cry. I wonder why.
The singer is wondering why someone is crying

Pretty she's pretty. And I run, and I run, and I run, and I run away.
The subject is pretty and the artist is feeling overwhelmed and wants to leave

And if you throw a stone on me. And if you need some pain to see. And if you live your lies. I will run, will run, will run, run away.
The artist will leave if someone tries to hurt them, lies to them, or lives in deceit

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE

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