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
You Can't Stop Me (G-Ball & Ka
Guano Apes Lyrics
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A maniac neurotic fool who wants to jump off the isle
How can you know that I'm the one
Who lives the maddest vacation
Another road another trial
Where's the difference
Tell me right
To love the world with all its lies
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
You can't stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
Why are you coming out to see the road of last destination
I won't look back for the shadows
They're growing up to me
We're trapped in this song
So we leave them to head our salvation
Another you, another me
Where's the difference
Tell it to me
You can't stop me
To love the world with all its lies
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
You can't stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
Roadcracker
Bonebreaker
Street taker
You can't stop me
I love the world with all its lies
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
You can't stop me
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
I'm just another broken up
Mess them up
Running to the cosmic ways
The lyrics to Guano Apes' "You Can't Stop Me" are about feeling free and not being held back by anyone or anything. The song is directed towards those who doubt the singer's ability to take risks and explore new paths. The first stanza introduces a character who is hesitant to take a leap of faith and join the singer on their journey, but the singer assures them that they are not alone and that they have the courage to face any challenge that comes their way.
The chorus is a declaration of the singer's independence and resilience. They are determined to love the world, even with all of its contradictions and flaws. The singer is convinced that no one can stop them from living their life to the fullest or from reaching their goals. The second verse continues this theme of perseverance, but also highlights the struggles that come with the journey. The shadows represent obstacles that the singer must overcome, but they refuse to be held back by them.
The final lines of the song, "I'm just another broken up, mess them up, running to the cosmic ways," depict the singer as someone who has faced challenges and been broken down, but continues to move forward with strength and determination.
Overall, "You Can't Stop Me" is a song about the power of self-confidence and the refusal to be held back by limitations or self-doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone is coming out to see the light of our destination
There is a person who wants to share our journey to a brighter future
A maniac neurotic fool who wants to jump off the isle
The person is crazy and impulsive, willing to take dangerous risks
How can you know that I'm the one
Who lives the maddest vacation
How can you tell that I'm the craziest one to take this journey?
Another road another trial
Where's the difference
Tell me right
We've been through similar challenges before, how is this journey any different?
You can't stop me
To love the world with all its lies
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
I refuse to let the world's deceitful nature dampen my love for it, even if I keep it to myself
I'm close enough to kiss the sky
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
I am so close to reaching my goals that I can taste it, but I'll keep it to myself
Why are you coming out to see the road of last destination
I won't look back for the shadows
They're growing up to me
Why do you want to see where we'll end up? I won't let the past or any negativity hold me back
We're trapped in this song
So we leave them to head our salvation
Another you, another me
Where's the difference
Tell it to me
We are stuck in this cycle of life, but we will overcome it and find salvation. We are all similar, so where does the difference lie?
Roadcracker
Bonebreaker
Street taker
We are strong and fearless individuals who will make our mark on the world
I love the world with all its lies
(keep it to myself, keep it to myself)
I still love the world despite its deceptions, but I'll keep this passion to myself
I'm just another broken up
Mess them up
Running to the cosmic ways
I am just another person who's been hurt, but I will bounce back and run towards bigger and greater things
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@phuonghongphan491
2000: Rollin'
2004: Rollin'
2010: Rollin'
2020: Rollin'
2021: Rollin'
2022: Rollin'
All the years yet to come: Rollin'
The secret of life is to keep on Rollin'
NOBODY ELSE ARE GONNA DIED.
@AndyZaturno
Life was so much better when this came out.
@paulbinks-wp1gg
Very true. Around the time me and my mates found keys still in a fork lift truck at a warehouse that was being built. We would ride that sun up to sun down. Then when the police came we bolted up the unused trainline. Check out the magazine stash at the train station that had been delivered. Steal that. Then do a watch on the forklift until the police left and repeat the process
@Wyatt2good
Def it’s still my favorite song
@MagpieMemes674
@@paulbinks-wp1ggme and my friends did something similar last year
@vladpetrescu9727
nah .. we think it is , but it is just nostalgia :)
@carlbland68
f the police @@paulbinks-wp1gg
@DauntlessMotivationforSuccess
To see the world trade center in this really drives home that era
@tjhall9377
After they received the award for Best Rock Video at the VMAs the week before, they received a thanks and a gift basket from the Port Authority for featuring the WTC in their video….on September 10, 2001.
@fnll20
so realzies
@IXxKratosxXI
ye right. cgi from those days is insane