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
Quietly
Guano Apes Lyrics
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Your insecurity is so soft to me
I can't let you bleeding
We are falling into us
I see you dyin' in my eyes
Just let it all go
you left
we go insane
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
you leave on inside
Quietly we arrive
Your insecurity is so soft to you
You can't let me bleeding
We are falling into deep
I'm dying in your open mouth
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
we go insane
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
you leave on
you leave on inside
So you care
leave them on
So you care
leave them on with a shine
and you can't go on with your life
it's a fact we can't deny
If you have to go, please go quiet
Please go quietly
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
we go insane
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
you leave on
you leave on inside
let it all go
Guano Apes' song Quietly describes the intense emotional struggles of a couple who are falling apart. The lyrics are full of metaphorical language that convey the complex feelings of the singer towards their partner. “Quietly” explodes your love represents how the love between the couple has faded away slowly over time, almost unnoticeable at first. Your insecurity is so soft to me implies that the singer finds their partner's insecurity endearing, likable, and easy to handle, yet it could be one of the reasons contributing to their falling apart.
The chorus, Just let it all go, you left, so am I, represents the mixed emotions of the singer struggling to come to terms with their partner's leaving. The line, we go insane, is them acknowledging the struggle of the situation and the pain that ensues after such a significant loss. The line, you leave on inside, is an acknowledgment that their partner has left with some of their soul or spirit.
The following verse describes the other side of the falling relationship. The lyrics are from the partner's perspective. Quietly we arrive indicates that the two people involved in the relationship have reached a comfortable repose, where everything is monotonous and unchanging, and they have mentally checked out of the relationship. The line, we are falling into deep, conveys the deep sadness and despair of the partner. I'm dying in your open mouth suggests that the singer's partner is hurting them deeply.
Overall, the song Quietly is a vivid depiction of a failing relationship, the complexities involved in the situation, and how both parties experience the fallout. It's a story that a lot of people may relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Quitely explodes your love
Your love is quietly consuming you.
Your insecurity is so soft to me
Your insecurity is not intimidating to me, it comes across as soft.
I can't let you bleeding
I cannot let you suffer or be hurt.
We are falling into us
We are falling deeply in love with each other.
I see you dyin' in my eyes
I can see the pain and suffering you are experiencing through your eyes.
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
we go insane
Trying to let go of the relationship and the pain you left behind is driving us crazy.
you leave on inside
The pain and hurt you caused us still lingers inside us.
Quietly we arrive
Your insecurity is so soft to you
You can't let me bleeding
We are falling into deep
I'm dying in your open mouth
We have arrived at a point in our relationship where your insecurities and my suffering are becoming too much to bear. We are falling deeper in love, but it is causing me pain.
So you care
leave them on
So you care
leave them on with a shine
and you can't go on with your life
it's a fact we can't deny
You have feelings and emotions but you try to hide them behind a shiny facade. You cannot move on from the pain because it is a fact we cannot ignore or deny.
If you have to go, please go quiet
Please go quietly
If you have to leave the relationship, please do it peacefully and without any added drama.
let it all go
We need to release all our pain and suffering and move on.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Quitely explodes your love
Your insecurity is so soft to me
I can't let you bleeding
We are falling into us
I see you dyin' in my eyes
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
we go insane
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
you leave on inside
Quietly we arrive
Your insecurity is so soft to you
You can't let me bleeding
We are falling into deep
I'm dying in your open mouth
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
we go insane
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
you leave on
you leave on inside
So you care
leave them on
So you care
leave them on with a shine
and you can't go on with your life
it's a fact we can't deny
If you have to go, please go quiet
Please go quietly
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
we go insane
Just let it all go
you left
so am I
you leave on
you leave on inside
let it all go
Влад "КоЯnутый" Зеленкевич
Моя альтернативная юность. С мамой покупал этот альбом на кассете, и до сих пор очень люблю! Как молоды мы были! 🖤
Мила Моргендорффер
Протестую, Guano Apes бессмертны
Craig Unshallach
beautiful woman, beautiful voice, great band. Such a wonderful song
Petr Hofman
❤…
ober.
Странно, так мало просмотров. Все мои друзья того времени знали о Guano, мы все обожали их песни.
Сейчас люди слушают другую музыку, но в новой музыке часто нет души, а только деньги.
Svetlana Bisyarina
Давно искалась эта песня... Обожаю творчество, этой группы.
Ulrik Claesson
I recently discovered this amazing band. Feels as German bands have gone under my radar. This is one of fantastic songs and videos I'm now addicted to.
Сергій Парфе
What personally I like in Guano Apes is that they are so rocking heavy yet so romantic and deep.
Andrew
Most underrated song and band
Hristo Uzunov
Amazing song from an even more amazing album.