There are at least two bands with the name Hoover.

Hoover was an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with the name Hoover.

Hoover was an American post-hardcore band from Washington, DC. Hoover was formed in 1992, and went on to produce some of the more intense music to appear on the Dischord Records label in the 1990s. Unusually, three of the four members shared vocal duties equally. They are often credited as being a progenitor of math rock along with bands like Drive Like Jehu; indeed, while the band did definitely display influences from DC indie pioneers Fugazi, they also drew comparisons to DLJ and other non-DC bands. Hoover split up in 1994, and have reformed twice: once in 1997 to record a mini-album of 'odds and ends', and again in 2004 to tour the US and Europe. It is not clear whether the band will continue to be active. Other projects in which members of Hoover have been involved include The Crownhate Ruin, June of 44, Abilene and Regulator Watts.

Hoover was also the first name of the Belgian band that would later be named Hooverphonic. They were formed in 1995 and still record and tour. In 1996, they released their first recording, still under the name Hoover: A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular, which combined triphop and dreampop. Their single "2Wicky", based on an Isaac Hayes sample, gained them international attention.

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You give me your pale seal of approval
Plug the leaks to save your drinking water
Instruct your right hand to pull the weeds
Your backyard's overgrown

Overall Meaning

These lyrics point towards a larger overarching theme of environmentalism and social responsibility. The first line, "You give me your pale seal of approval," suggests that the singer is receiving some kind of endorsement or approval from someone who appears "pale" or drained of energy. This could be interpreted in a number of ways, but one possibility is that the singer is referring to the general sense of apathy that often permeates environmental discourse. People understand that the environment is important, but they may not feel personally invested in it, leading to a general lack of enthusiasm.

The line "Plug the leaks to save your drinking water" builds on this idea of environmental responsibility, suggesting that people need to take action in order to protect their own resources. The imagery of "pulling weeds" underscores this call to action, evoking the idea of removing harmful elements to allow for healthy growth. The final line, "Your backyard's overgrown," reinforces this message even further. Just as people need to take care of their own property, they also need to take responsibility for their impact on the larger world around them.

Line by Line Meaning

You give me your pale seal of approval
You express mild satisfaction for my actions

Plug the leaks to save your drinking water
Prevent any loss or wastage of your potable water supply

Instruct your right hand to pull the weeds
Direct your assistant to remove unwanted plants from your garden

Your backyard's overgrown
Your private outdoor space is covered with excessive vegetation

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