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
Scratch the Pitch
Guano Apes Lyrics
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they disappear
the colour of your lips
wants to move on
so now
the one you are looking for
is the one without a
soul,no soul, no soul, no soul
I need no reasons
to feel the wave inside
so hold on
the only thing you
have to know
is I see your make up
Scratch the pitch
and fool me around
the time's gone
and no oh
don't forget
where you are comin' from
hide your make up
2x
If pain and mania
show us what we are
I draw your skin
and push you way to far
cause tonight
I'm the one you're looking for
one more time feeding your soul
no soul, no soul, no soul
Between the devil
and the deap blue sea
we fly
cause there in the
sand on the shore
lies our fear
Scratch the pitch
and fool me around
the time's gone
and no oh
don't forget
where you are comin' from
hide your make up
2x
If pain and mania
show what we are
I'll draw your skin
and push us too far
push us too far
There in the sand
of the shore's lying your fear
The song "Scratch the Pitch" by Guano Apes talks about the dilemma of wanting to move on from a past relationship but being unable to do so. The first verse talks about how the memories of the person are fading away, but the desire to move on is still there, which is depicted by the phrase "the colour of your lips wants to move on." The chorus is about being fooled around by someone, while the second verse talks about how pain and mania can be revealing about a person's character. The bridge brings together the idea of being between the devil and the deep blue sea, while the fear lies in the sand of the shore.
Line by Line Meaning
The lines fade away
The words that were once important and held significance are now forgotten.
they disappear
Those words are gone, never to return again.
the colour of your lips
The bright red hue of your lips reveals a desire to move on.
wants to move on
There's a strong yearning to leave the past behind and move forward.
so now
At present, there's a realization that things need to change.
the one you are looking for
You're searching for something or someone to fill the void inside you.
is the one without a
That particular thing or person can't have any emotions, feelings, or morality.
soul,no soul, no soul, no soul
It's vital that the thing or person being searched doesn't have any soul or conscience as they'll only hinder the search's progress.
I need no reasons
There's no need for justification or explanation for the inner emotions and feelings that one feels.
to feel the wave inside
Feeling a rush of emotions and sensations without any specific explanation is enough.
so hold on
Stay firm and don't let go of this feeling.
the only thing you
The most crucial thing to understand is that
have to know
It's necessary to understand that
is I see your make up
It's evident that you're wearing a façade or trying to hide something from others.
Scratch the pitch
Disturb and disrupt the ordered surroundings.
and fool me around
Mislead and deceive me into believing something that isn't true.
the time's gone
Time has passed, and things can't be reversed, so there's no point in regretting or dwelling in the past.
and no oh
And definitely don't
don't forget
Remember at all times
where you are comin' from
Remember who you are and where you've stemmed from.
hide your make up
Try to cover up what you're concealing, or pretend to be someone you're not.
If pain and mania
When feeling pain and being driven by your obsessions,
show us what we are
That's when we understand our true essence and being.
I draw your skin
I'll get close and intimate with you to determine all of your secrets and scars.
and push you way to far
I won't stop until you're uncomfortable and are forced to cross your limits.
cause tonight
Because tonight is the night when
I'm the one you're looking for
I'm the one you need to get the answers that you seek.
one more time feeding your soul
I'll provide the nourishment and fuel that your soul constantly needs.
Between the devil
Caught between two extreme situations
and the deep blue sea
And feeling stranded with nowhere to escape
we fly
We continue going forward amidst uncertain circumstances..
cause there in the
Because that's where
sand on the shore
The grains of sand on the shore
lies our fear
Represent and holds all of our deepest and darkest fears and emotions.
push us too far
Take things too far and beyond our limits.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DENNIS POSCHWATTA, HENNING RUEMENAPP, SANDRA NASIC, STEFAN UDE
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