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
This Time
Guano Apes Lyrics
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The more I can see, the less I want to know
I don't want your secrets, just keep them away
I'm trapped in your moment, there's no time to waste
I fill up my heart and start to move on
'Cause this time I have learnt how to say good bye, my friend
This time I won't hide in the shade of night again
This time I will make sure you won't feel insecure
We look up into the moon and counting the stars
I travel around the world to find myself far
I walked down the valley, a smile on my face
Life is so easy if you know the taste
I fill up your heart and start to move on
'Cause this time I have learnt how to say good bye, my friend
This time I won't hide in the shade of night again
This time I don't need anyone to believe in me
This time I will make sure you won't feel insecure
This time I will make sure you won't feel it, insecure
This time you come with me
We keep falling
And on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on...
'Cause this time I have learnt how to say good bye, my friend
This time I won't hide in the shade of night again
This time I don't need anyone to believe in me
This time I will make sure you won't feel insecure
The lyrics to Guano Apes' song "This Time" speak to the idea of learning from past experiences and moving forward. The first verse starts with a sense of confusion and discomfort that comes from gaining more knowledge. The more someone explains to the singer, the less certain they become about something. This sense of uncertainty is paired with a desire to disengage from someone else's personal secrets. The singer wants to keep their distance, knowing that getting too involved with someone else's issues will only lead to being stuck in the past- "trapped in your moment." However, the singer ultimately decides to "fill up [their] heart and start to move on" in order to say goodbye to someone who has been holding them back.
In the second verse, the singer feels a sense of freedom and positivity as they travel around the world to find themselves. They walk through valleys with a smile on their face, appreciating the simple things in life. They express hope that they can help someone else find that same sense of joy and freedom- "I fill up your heart and start to move on." The chorus repeats the idea that this time the singer has learned from their past mistakes and is ready to move forward with confidence, without needing validation or support from others. The final lines of the song express a sense of togetherness and shared experience- "This time you come with me, we keep falling."
Line by Line Meaning
The more you explain to me, the less I'm sure
As you try to explain things to me, I become less certain and more confused
The more I can see, the less I want to know
The clearer things become to me, the more I don't want to understand them
I don't want your secrets, just keep them away
I don't want to know your secrets, please keep them to yourself
I'm trapped in your moment, there's no time to waste
I'm stuck in your current situation and there's no time to waste trying to change it
I fill up my heart and start to move on
I focus on positive energy to move on from this situation
'Cause this time I have learnt how to say good bye, my friend
I've learned how to say goodbye this time without hesitation
This time I won't hide in the shade of night again
I won't keep my true feelings hidden anymore
This time I don't need anyone to believe in me
I don't require any support or assurance from anyone else
This time I will make sure you won't feel insecure
I want to make sure that you feel safe and confident this time around
We look up into the moon and counting the stars
Together, we admire the moons and count the stars in the sky
I travel around the world to find myself far
I travel the world in search of self-discovery
I walked down the valley, a smile on my face
I walk a path of happiness and contentment
Life is so easy if you know the taste
Life is simple and enjoyable when you know what makes you happy
I fill up your heart and start to move on
I try to make you happy and inspire you to move forward
This time I will make sure you won't feel it, insecure
I'll make sure that you don't feel insecure this time around
This time you come with me
You're coming along with me on this journey
We keep falling
We keep moving forward and making progress
And on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on...
We continue endlessly, with no end in sight
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Вячеслав Стрельцов
"This Time"
The more you explaining me, the less I'm sure
The more I can see, the less I want to know
I don't want your secret just keep them away
I'm trapped in your moment, there's no time to waste
I fill up my heart and start to move on
'Cause this time I have learnt how to say good bye, my friend
This time I won't hide in the shade of night again
This time I don't need anyone to believe in me
This time I will make sure you won't feel insecure
We look up into the moon, and counting stars
I travel around the world, to find myself far
I walked down the valley, smile on my face
Live is so easy if you know the taste
I fill up your heart and start to move on
'Cause this time I have learnt how to say good bye, my friend
This time I won't hide in the shade of night again
This time I don't need anyone to believe in me
This time I will make sure you won't feel insecure
This time I will make sure you won't feel it, insecure
This time you come with me
We keep falling
And on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on, and on...
'Cause this time I have learnt how to say good bye, my friend
This time I won't hide in the shade of night again
This time I don't need anyone to believe in me
This time I will make sure you won't feel insecure
Pincer88
Every time amazed how versatile this band is. You can see a progression and I really love that. Even when covering other bands . Hope you guys (and woman) keep on going. Love to see what this time will bring you in a musical sense. Love from the Netherlands.
Александр Рубцов
Моя любимая группа времён моей молодости.Заслушивался " Don't Give Me Names","Proud Like a God"!!! мои любимые альбомы на все времена!!! а вот теперь в наушниках "Bel Air" на протяжении 3х лет. Они меняются - мы меняемся. Никогда в жизни не выкину этот альбом с трек листа!!
Martina Michael
A song that really gets under your skin and knows how to cast a spell over you! A creative and inspiring song with a certain melancholy. Thank you for this pleasant and special touch!
Алексей
Это незабываемо! Группа пронеслась вместе с моей моей молодостью. Это были самые лучшие моменты с Сандрой и группой.
Shawn Stahl
I'm the same age as most of these guys. As much as I loved their old stuff, the older I get, the more I love their new songs. Sandra speaks to me, the whole band speaks to me, even now more than ever. These guys are amazingly talented, and it floors me how they never really made it here in America. I love these guys... and (especially) you too Sandra! lol
Michael Delrio
Been a fan of this band since I was a kid and will always be a fan. I seriously loooove this song especially the meaning behind it wow!!!!! 😍
Обо всём на свете!
прекрасная музыка, слова, группа, вокалистка!, слушать, слушать, заслушаться!
guilbyfreeman
Я в восторге от этой песни и от альбома в целом! Почётное место в стопке дисков!
FUCK LIMP BIZKIT
Бывало и лучше
J M
This guys are dope! I love people who are always trying something new! That's what music is about! ❤️