The band achieved international recognition through the inclusion of the track 2Wicky (from A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular) on the soundtrack to Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1996 film Stealing Beauty (Io Ballo da Sola).
The original members of the group were vocalist Liesje Sadonius, keyboardist Frank Duchêne, bass guitarist and programmer Alex Callier, and guitarist Raymond Geerts. Sadonius left Hooverphonic on amicable terms shortly after the release of A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular and was replaced by Geike Arnaert in early 1998. Duchêne left the band after Blue Wonder Power Milk. Arnaert left the band in 2008 and was succeeded by Noémie Wolfs. On March 26, 2015 the band announced that that Noémie Wolfs would be leaving the band "in mutual agreement."
Hooverphonic released their fifth studio album No More Sweet Music in November 2005, featuring four singles: Wake Up, You Hurt Me, Dirty Lenses and We All Float. One year later they released a Best Of album called Singles 96-06. This was their last release under the Sony label.
Hooverphonic released their sixth studio album The President of the LSD Golf Club on 8th October 2007 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and Holland, which includes the single Expedition Impossible. European Release January 2008 (although available via mail-order). This was an independent release, recorded at the Willie Nelson studios in the USA.
On October 10, 2008 the management announced that Geike Arnaert would be leaving the band.
After Geike Arnaert and the band parted ways, it took them two years to find a worthy successor to Arnaert. In November 2010 Noémie Wolfs was announced as the new leading lady. A brand new album called The Night Before followed soon after. The new singer was introduced on Belgian television in State Broadcaster VRT's late night show "De Laatste Show" on Thursday November 4th. The title track of the album is their biggest singles' chart success to date. Also, the album soon equaled the success of A Magnificent Tree.
On March 26, 2015 it was announced that Noémie Wolfs would be leaving the band.
Hooverphonic released In Wonderland on March 18, 2016. This release features a number of vocalists including: Emilie Satt, Janie Price (AKA Bird), Felix Howard, Litlo Tinz, Christa Jérôme, and Tjeerd Bomhof.
They were supposed to represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam with their song "Release Me". The event was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hooverphonic was the only Eurovision entrant for 2020 who refused to take part in the "Love Shine a Light" performance, where entrants each contributed sections of the song, although a photograph of Luka Cruysberghs was included with the other participants making a hand heart at the end.
On 9th November 2020, Luka Cruysberghs left the band and, on the same day, Geike Arnaert announced her return. Also on the same day, they released a new version of Mad About You for the song's 20th anniversary.
Discography
• A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular (1996)
• Blue Wonder Power Milk (1998)
• The Magnificent Tree (2000)
• Hooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane (2002)
• Sit Down And Listen To... (2003)
• No More Sweet Music (2005/6)
• Singles 96/06 (2006)
• The President of the LSD Golf Club (2007/2008)
• The Night Before (2010)
• With Orchestra (2012)
• Reflection (2013)
• In Wonderland (2016)
2Wicky
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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Walk on
Walk on
Prophet six zero zero nine one
This is the flight number of our galactic sun
Prophet six zero zero nine one
Before we start you should know that you're not the only one
S-H one zero one five one
This is the serial number of our orbital gun
S-H one zero one five one
You better be sure before you leave me for another one
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
Walk on
Walk on
Walk on
Walk on
Walk on
Walk on
Walk on
Walk on
Walk on
Walk
The lyrics of Hooverphonic's "2 Wicky" are quite enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song starts with the repeated phrase "walk on" which could be an invitation to move on from a difficult situation or to keep going despite the obstacles. Then the lyrics shift towards a more specific topic, referencing some mysterious flight and serial numbers. The first set of numbers mentioned is "prophet six zero zero nine one", which is said to be the flight number of "our galactic sun". This line could be interpreted as a reference to some sort of sci-fi journey, possibly to a distant planet or a metaphorical journey through space and time. The second set of numbers mentioned is "S-H one zero one five one", which is presented as the serial number of "our orbital gun". This line is even more obscure and could suggest some sort of weapon or tool that the singer is using metaphorically to defend themselves or to attack someone else.
The final lines of the song are a repetition of the phrase "you can hurt me, I can hurt you, but you better be sure before you leave me for another one". This line seems to be a warning to someone, possibly a partner or a friend, that leaving the singer for someone else may have painful consequences. The repetition of this line underscores its importance and suggests that this is the main message of the song. Overall, the lyrics of "2 Wicky" are cryptic and ambiguous, leaving room for a wide range of interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk on
Keep moving forward
Prophet six zero zero nine one
This number represents the galactic sun we're flying towards
This is the flight number of our galactic sun
We're on a journey towards a brighter future
Before we start you should know that you're not the only one
I've been hurt before and I know that you're not the only person who can hurt me
S-H one zero one five one
This number represents our powerful weapon
This is the serial number of our orbital gun
We have a weapon that can protect us, but it can also be used to hurt others
You better be sure before you leave me for another one
If you're going to hurt me by leaving for someone else, you should be sure that's what you really want
You can hurt me
I'm vulnerable and I know that you have the power to hurt me
I can hurt you
I also have the power to hurt you if you betray me or hurt me
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
Don't underestimate the power that one decision can have on both of us
Walk on
Let's keep moving forward, no matter what happens
Walk on
We may be hurt, but we'll keep going
Walk on
Our journey towards the future continues
Walk on
Don't let past hurts stop us from achieving our goals
Walk on
We'll keep walking towards the unknown, together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT F. BACHARACH, PIERRE GEORGES ALBERT FRANCOIS HENRY, ALEX MARIA JOHAN CALLIER, RAYMOND G. F. GEERTS, RAYMOND GEERTS, BURT BACHARACH, RAYMOND G F GEERTS
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Rawan Saleh
Prophet six zero zero nine one
This is the flight number of our galactic sun
Prophet six zero zero nine one
Before we start you should know that you're not the only one
Who can hurt me
S-H one zero one five one
This is the serial number of our orbital gun
S-H one zero one five one
You better be sure before you leave me for another one
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
idk
Prophet six zero zero nine one
This is the flight number of our galactic sun
Prophet six zero zero nine one
Before we start you should know that you're not the only one
Who can hurt me
S H one zero one five one
This is the serial number of our orbital gun
S H one zero one five one
You better be sure before you leave me for another one
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
You can hurt me
I can hurt you
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one
I can hurt you
You can hurt me
But you better be sure before you leave me for another one...
‘Aida Farihan
Hooverphonic is more James Bond than James Bond himself
iannjan
If I am James Bond even back then she is definitely my Jedi even now.
hrundr SH
😁
Leon Morrison
And then some sir xx
Ian Booty
James bond now wants to be called Doris.
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Lolamoonlight
When the live it’s better than the studio version the song is a masterpiece
Bernios
Hmmm, the studio version is a totally timeless classic, this is not "bad", but the singer (is she even the same than on the original?) doesn't have a particulary precise pitch and her voice isn't particulary strong either. I guess I keep the original as my standard version.
EdB
I wouldn't agree with "live is better than studio version"but it's great as fck . Love it.
medashen
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