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
Sunday Lover
Guano Apes Lyrics
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And I'm gonna make you feel good
So tell me all the secrets
Let's celebrate the night
Soon or later
We'll become the love of our life
You are the Sunday lover
You are my Sunday lover
Rive me before I lose the countenance
Baby
We have nothing to lose
Baby
I'm not singing to the blues
Still feels like we're children
We'll never learn to give it up
So c'mon take it easy
Tomorrow you'll be mine
Oh, I cannot wait
I gotta have you by my side
You are the Sunday lover
Rive me before I lose the countenance
You are my Sunday lover
Rive me before I lose the countenance
Baby
If you have nothing to do
Baby
I got away of the shoes
Baby
Wave these negative blues
Baby you're afraid
You can do what you want
I'll never let you go
The lyrics to Guano Apes’s song Sunday Lover are about a carefree and passionate romance between two people. The persona of the song is confident and assertive, promising to make their lover feel good and inviting them to share their secrets. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is purely physical and spontaneous, with the persona seeming to be unconcerned about the consequences of their actions. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the idea of their lover being their “Sunday lover,” indicating that their love is short-lived and only reserved for a specific day of the week.
The second verse of the song introduces a more reflective tone, as the persona acknowledges that they are not getting any younger and that their love is like that of children’s – as in they never mature or learn to give up on their passion. The verse implies a certain lightheartedness and playfulness in the persona’s relationship, but also suggests that perhaps they may be hiding from their responsibilities and staying “children” forever. The lyrics continue to emphasize the carefree nature of the relationship, with the persona encouraging their lover to forget their negative thoughts and fears and enjoy their time together.
Overall, the lyrics to Sunday Lover project a sense of youthful freedom, lightness, and spontaneity, but also leave the listener with a feeling of melancholic transience and perhaps a hint of yearning for something deeper.
Line by Line Meaning
I always take it easy
I tend to live my life in a relaxed and carefree manner
And I'm gonna make you feel good
I will ensure that you enjoy yourself and have a good time
So tell me all the secrets
Share your innermost thoughts and feelings with me
Let's celebrate the night
Let us enjoy the night's festivities and revelries
Soon or later
At some point in time, whether sooner or later
We'll become the love of our life
We will eventually realize that we are each other's true love
You are the Sunday lover
You are the one I devote my Sundays to
Rive me before I lose the countenance
Take hold of me and bring me back to reality before I lose my composure
Baby We have nothing to lose
We do not have anything to risk or sacrifice
Baby I'm not singing to the blues
I am not dwelling on the negative aspects of life
Still feels like we're children
Despite our age, we still have a youthful spirit and outlook on life
We'll never learn to give it up
We will never learn to let go or surrender
So c'mon take it easy
Let us live life in a relaxed and carefree manner
Tomorrow you'll be mine
Tomorrow we will be together
Oh, I cannot wait
I am eagerly anticipating our time together
I gotta have you by my side
I need you to be beside me
If you have nothing to do
If you are free and have no obligations
I got away of the shoes
I have a way to occupy ourselves and pass the time
Wave these negative blues
Let us dismiss any negative feelings or emotions
Baby you're afraid
You have some fear or anxiety
You can do what you want
Follow your heart and do what feels right for you
I'll never let you go
I will never leave your side or abandon you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dennis Poschwatta, Henning Ruemenapp, Jon Schumann, Sandra Nasic, Stefan Ude
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