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
Suzie
Guano Apes Lyrics
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And I dream for a better, better glory
God bless you and I bless you
I'm angry why don't you squeeze me
The stage is my home and I guess when I roam
Things could get out of my head
God bless you and I leave you
When the weather is hot
SUCKER, yeah !
Hello, my name is Suzie
Don't spit on that floor like a loony
I'll bite you, so don't bite me
I'm angry why don't you squeeze me
The pain is my home and I guess when I roam
Things blow away my thoughts
God bless you and I catch you
When the weather is hot
SUCKER, yeah !
Hello, it's still Suzie
Ready to play what you like
Ready to say what you don't say
Immidiately to do sports
Suffering a new holocaust
Don't hit me, you will miss me
When the weather is hot
SUCKER, yeah !
Slide and winged all the memories
Sing with me this little irony
You won't escape from the reality
Let us do such a sport activity
My time's too short
I missed the mark and
I can't remember why
The lyrics to Guano Apes' song Suzie reflect the perspective of a rebellious and angry woman named Suzie who is comfortable on stage and yearns for a better life. While she seems tough at first, she reveals her vulnerability as she admits that her pain is her home and that things can get out of her head when she roams. Despite this, she is determined to make the most of her time and is ready to play and say what she likes. The chorus, "sucker, yeah," is a shout of defiance and perhaps a challenge to those who underestimate her.
One interesting aspect of the song is the use of the name Suzie as a symbol. Suzie can be interpreted as a stand-in for any woman who feels angry, rebellious, or held back by society's expectations. This reflects a common theme in rock music, in which male artists often write songs from the perspective of women to explore gender roles, sexual desire, and other related issues. Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of sports metaphors. Suzie is described as being "ready to do sports" and "suffering a new holocaust" (which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggle of women in a male-dominated world). This use of sports imagery suggests that Suzie sees her life as a kind of competition in which she must prove her toughness and resilience.
Overall, the lyrics to Suzie are a powerful exploration of what it means to be a strong, rebellious woman in a world that often marginalizes and dismisses them. By using the character of Suzie as a symbol, the song highlights the struggles that women face in their daily lives, and offers a message of empowerment and defiance.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, my name is Suzie
Introducing herself as Suzie
And I dream for a better, better glory
Dreaming of a better life with more success and satisfaction
God bless you and I bless you
Wishing a divine blessing upon the listener and upon herself
I'm angry why don't you squeeze me
Expressing her anger and frustration and wanting someone to confront her about it
The stage is my home and I guess when I roam
Things could get out of my head
Feeling comfortable and at home on the stage, with her mind sometimes wandering away from reality
God bless you and I leave you
When the weather is hot
Offering a farewell and a divine blessing, which is conditional on the weather being hot
SUCKER, yeah !
Yelling out the word 'sucker' with enthusiasm
Don't spit on that floor like a loony
Asking someone not to spit on the floor like a madman
I'll bite you, so don't bite me
Warning someone not to provoke her, or she will retaliate in kind
The pain is my home and I guess when I roam
Things blow away my thoughts
Being accustomed to pain and difficulty, which can cause her to lose focus and clarity when she wanders away from her comfort zone
God bless you and I catch you
When the weather is hot
Offering a farewell and a divine blessing, which is conditional on the weather being hot, and promising to see the listener later
SUCKER, yeah !
Yelling out the word 'sucker' again with enthusiasm
Ready to play what you like
Being willing and able to perform any song that the listener wants
Ready to say what you don't say
Willing to speak the truth that the listener may be afraid to say
Immidiately to do sports
Being quick to engage in physical activity or exercise
Suffering a new holocaust
Feeling a great amount of stress and difficulty, as if experiencing a personal holocaust
Don't hit me, you will miss me
Warning someone not to physically attack or assault her, as they will not be successful
When the weather is hot
Repeating the condition for the aforementioned divine blessing
SUCKER, yeah !
Yelling out the word 'sucker' yet again with enthusiasm
Slide and winged all the memories
Recalling past memories with ease and grace
Sing with me this little irony
Inviting the listener to join her in singing about something ironic
You won't escape from the reality
Warning the listener that they cannot avoid the hardships and challenges of life
Let us do such a sport activity
Proposing that they participate in some athletic or physical activity together
My time's too short
I missed the mark and
I can't remember why
Feeling that her life is too short and she hasn't accomplished as much as she had hoped, and not knowing why she fell short
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nateblack8669
Damn, they still have the same energy 20 years later.
@ioandunca2858
Cocaine
@nenadpopov3601
@@ioandunca2858 Trying to win dumbest comment of the year I see, good job sir.
@Markko1986
No no no, this is waaaay heavier now
@user-wg7ze5jk4e
Сандра жжёт) Она будто вообще нисколько не постарела, ещё и похорошела) Клип вообще бомба! Люблю Сандру)
@iamtoizy
Просто фильтры и штукатурка... погоди любить. Это неезопасно. Бро, я тебе добра желаю! Вот те зуб!
@viktor4675
Согласен, как хотел ее так и хочу, а муза правда поменялась, стала типа современней)
@user-up6gp7ps3v
Ей всего 42 или 43. Чо там особо стареть ?
@chivas9996
Милфа в самом соку)
@VitDesperado
@@iamtoizy Какая штукатурка, какие фильтры, умник? Посмотри её инстаграм. Она в свои 42 выглядит лучше многих 18 летних. Просто красотка.