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)
Amalfi
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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You are always smiling when I open my...
My eyes do shine
Radiate like a nuclear dense cloud
You're like a real strong cup of tea
Giving me more than energy
Caffeine is just a small advance
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Good night sleep tight
feels as if I could swim across the ocean
My Film star
Playing the lead in my nightly stop motion
Ginseng is weak compared to you
I'm wandering round without a clue
By enforcing my sweet fantasy
My pheromones are making me
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Long time ago I fell for you
But we had so much more to do
It took a while to synchronize
But now we're locked it makes me
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Like the amalfi
Coast you are wildly curling beautiful
Hypno-tising
Water makes me fond of the unuseful
Long time ago I fell for you
But we had so much more to do
It took a while to synchronize
But now we're locked it makes me
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Morning sunshine
You are always smiling when I open my...
The lyrics to Hooverphonic's song "Amalfi" describe the overwhelming feeling of passion and desire that the singer has towards their significant other. The song starts with "Morning sunshine, you are always smiling when I open my...My eyes do shine, radiate like a nuclear dense cloud", depicting the singer's state of euphoria and adoration towards their partner. They continue with "You're like a real strong cup of tea, giving me more than energy, caffeine is just a small advance for all the triggers that make me", suggesting that their lover provides them with more than just a quick fix of energy but also emotional fulfillment.
The chorus then switches to the catchy repetition of "Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance, Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance", signifying the singer's inability to resist the pull of the person they're singing about. The second verse further emphasizes this with "Ginseng is weak compared to you, I'm wandering round without a clue, by enforcing my sweet fantasy, my pheromones are making me".
The song continues with the singer expressing gratitude for the positive impact their partner has had on their life with lines like "Good night sleep tight, feels as if I could swim across the ocean, my film star playing the lead in my nightly stop motion". They also reflect on the journey that led them to be with their partner with "Long time ago I fell for you, but we had so much more to do, it took a while to synchronize, but now we're locked it makes me". The ending of the song compares the beauty of the Amalfi coast to their lover's wild and mesmerizing nature, ultimately celebrating the intense connection they share.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning sunshine
The start of a new day is represented by the sunshine that is always present when the singer wakes up
You are always smiling when I open my...
The subject being addressed (possibly a lover) is depicted as being happy and welcoming every morning
My eyes do shine
The singer's eyes are emphasized as being bright and vibrant
Radiate like a nuclear dense cloud
The brightness of the singer's eyes is compared to the intensity of a nuclear explosion
You're like a real strong cup of tea
The subject being addressed is likened to a strong source of energy
Giving me more than energy
The subject provides more than just physical energy, but also emotional fulfillment
Caffeine is just a small advance
Compared to the effects of the subject, caffeine is insignificant
For all the triggers that make me
The subject being addressed causes various positive reactions in the singer
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
The subject being addressed has the ability to make the singer want to dance joyfully
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
The subject has an entrancing effect on the singer
Good night sleep tight
The end of the day is captured by the phrase 'good night sleep tight'
Feels as if I could swim across the ocean
After a restful night, the singer feels energized and motivated to achieve anything
My Film star
The subject is now compared to a film star, potentially elevating their status in the eyes of the singer
Playing the lead in my nightly stop motion
The subject is envisioned as the singer in the singer's dreams
Ginseng is weak compared to you
Another comparison is drawn between the subject and a traditional energy booster, this time indicating the subject's superiority
I'm wandering round without a clue
The singer feels lost and ungrounded without the subject's presence
By enforcing my sweet fantasy
The subject is shown to help bring the singer's desires to fruition
My pheromones are making me
The subject is causing the singer's natural chemical scents to become more pronounced in their attraction
Long time ago I fell for you
The singer has loved the subject for an extended period of time
But we had so much more to do
Despite the singer's feelings, they still had other obstacles and goals to accomplish
It took a while to synchronize
Achieving compatibility and harmony with the subject took some time and effort
But now we're locked it makes me
Now that the singer and the subject have united, the singer feels secure and content
Like the amalfi
The subject is now compared to the Amalfi Coast, a picturesque location in Italy
Coast you are wildly curling beautiful
The subject is described as possessing wild and beautiful qualities, similar to the picturesque coastline
Hypno-tising
The subject possesses an entrancing or hypnotic quality
Water makes me fond of the unuseful
Similar to the singer's attraction for the subject, they find themselves fond of things that are often considered 'useless'
Contributed by Mia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tokko019
Morning sunshine
You are always smiling when I open my
My eyes do shine
Radiate like a nuclear dense cloud
You’re like a real strong cup of tea
Giving me more than energy
Caffeine is just a small advance
For all the triggers that make me
Na nana nana nananana, boy, you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana, you put me in a trance
Good night sleep tight
Feels as if I could swim across the ocean
My film star
Playing the lead in my nightly stop motion
Ginseng is weak compared to you
I'm wandering round without a clue
By enforcing my sweet fantasy
My pheromones are making me
Na nana nana nananana, boy, you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana, you put me in a trance
Long time ago I fell for you
But we had so much more to do
It took a while to synchronize
But now we’re locked, it makes me
Like the Amalfi Coast, you are wildly curling beautiful
Hypno-tising
Water makes me fond of the unuseful
Long time ago I fell for you
But we had so much more to do
It took a while to synchronize
But now we’re locked, it makes me
Na nana nana nananana, boy, you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana, you put me in a trance
Na nana nana nananana, boy, you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana, you put me in a trance
Morning sunshine
You are always smiling when I open my
@Alplrm
Morning sunshine
You are always smiling when I open my....
My eyes do shine
Radiate like a nuclear dense cloud
You're like a real strong cup of tea
Giving me more than energy
Caffeine is just a small advance
For all the triggers that make me
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Good night sleep tight
feels as if I could swim across the ocean
My Film star
Playing the lead in my nightly stop motion
Ginseng is weak compared to you
I'm wandering round without a clue
By enforcing my sweet fantasy
My pheromones are making me
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Long time ago I fell for you
But we had so much more to do
It took a while to synchronize
But now we're locked it makes me
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Like the amalfi
Coast you are wildly curling beautiful
Hypno-tising
Water makes me fond of the un useful
Na nana nana nananana boy you make me dance
Na nana nana nananana you put me in a trance
Morning sunshine
You are always smiling when I open my....
Really cute !
@anthonydannyv
I'm 20 and grew up on their music. They make me happier than any other band could, and I just absolutely love them.
@anthonydannyv
@ѕнιro I’m good, thanks for asking ! Still loving them… Times flies, but certain things never change. I hope you’re doing well too.
@michaeltoonen7187
8years what you think now
@yakshisharma1138
❤
@sandri8683
This song makes me cry and remember about all the dreams I still have in my heart... Greetings from Venezuela
@angelusangelus3701
A mi también
@GELLIPOLLO
Chale..... sueños......
@marcosalves4824
Mas acabou... Maduro no poder.. no way venezuelanos no freedon!
@krisjenner2662
A
@VishalKumar-zz7ql
❤️❤️ I wish you love and happiness dear friend