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)
Anger Never Dies
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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Covering the green and yellow lawn
As proof of what has been and what will come
Enjoying hazy light of early dawn
It ain't good enough, good enough
Good enough to try and not succeed
Succeed
Anger never dies
It's part of life
It's part of you
The end will cease the fire
And make us accept we tend to lose
See the tears how slow they tumble down
Cover and believe in empty vows
And as proof of what has been and what will be
Alcohol puts us both to sleep
It ain't good enough, good enough
Good enough to try and not succeed
Succeed
Anger never dies
It's part of life
It's part of you
The end will cease the fire
And make us accept we tend to lose
Anger never dies
It's part of life
It's part of you
The end will cease the fire
And make us accept we tend to lose
Anger never dies
It's part of life
It's part of you
The end will cease the fire
And make us accept we tend to lose
We tend to lose
The first verse of "Anger Never Dies" seems to allude to the cycles of life and death. The falling leaves represent the end of one season and the coming of another, but also suggest a slowing down and an eventual decay. The line "as proof of what has been and what will come" hints at the inevitability and repetition of this cycle. The hazy light of dawn could represent a new beginning, but it is also fleeting and temporary.
The second verse introduces the idea of false promises and disappointment. The tears that slowly fall could be from a failed relationship or a broken dream. The line "alcohol puts us both to sleep" suggests a way to escape or numb the pain, but it's only temporary relief. The repetition of "it ain't good enough, good enough, good enough to try and not succeed" adds to the feeling of frustration and failure.
The chorus reinforces the song's main message: anger is a natural and unavoidable part of life. It's something that we all have to deal with, but eventually we have to accept that we can't always win. The phrase "make us accept we tend to lose" acknowledges the downsides of anger, but also suggests that we can learn and grow from our failures.
Overall, "Anger Never Dies" is a reflective and introspective song about the challenges of life and the emotions that come with it. It's a reminder that we can't always control everything, but we can choose how we react to it.
Line by Line Meaning
See the leaves how slow they tumble down
As the leaves fall slowly, it is a reminder of the past and what the future holds.
Covering the green and yellow lawn
The fallen leaves cover the green and yellow lawn depicting the changing of the seasons and the inevitability of change.
As proof of what has been and what will come
The fallen leaves are evidence of the past and the future.
Enjoying hazy light of early dawn
In the early morning light, the leaves falling represent the beauty and natural cycle of the earth.
It ain't good enough, good enough
Trying and not succeeding is not enough to move forward and overcome obstacles.
Good enough to try and not succeed
Trying and failing is not sufficient for growth.
Succeed
Success is what is necessary to move on and progress.
Anger never dies
Anger is a constant emotion that is a part of life and is not easily extinguished.
It's part of life
Anger is a natural part of the human experience.
It's part of you
Anger is ingrained within each individual and is unique to them.
The end will cease the fire
The resolution of a situation will bring an end to the anger.
And make us accept we tend to lose
Embracing the end result and accepting defeat helps to move forward and grow from the experience.
See the tears how slow they tumble down
Tears falling slowly represent the pain and suffering in life.
Cover and believe in empty vows
Believing in empty promises leads to disappointment and heartbreak.
And as proof of what has been and what will be
The tears are evidence of past and future emotional pain and hardship.
Alcohol puts us both to sleep
Using alcohol to cope is not a solution, but rather leads to numbing the pain while causing more problems in the process.
We tend to lose
Failure is a part of life and is something that all individuals experience at some point in their life.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX CALLIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pedro Camilo
Veja as folhas, como elas caem lentamente
Cobrindo o gramado verde e amarelo
Como prova do que foi e do que virá
Apreciando as vagas luzes da madrugada
Não é bom o bastante tentar e não conseguir
A raiva nunca morre
Faz parte do viver
É parte de você
O fim cessará o fogo
E nos fará aceitar
Que nós tendemos a perder
Veja as lágrimas, como elas caem lentamente
Cobrindo a crença em promessas vazias
Como prova do que foi e do que será
O álcool nos coloca a ambos pra dormir
Não é bom o suficiente tentar e não conseguir
Mauricio de Souza
See the leaves how slow they tumble down
Covering the green and yellow lawn
As proof of what has been and what will come
Enjoying hazy lights of early dawn
It ain't good enough to try and not succeed
Anger never dies
It's part of life
It's part of you
The end will cease the fire
And make us accept
We tend to lose
See the tears how slow they tumble down
Covering believe in empty vows
As proof of what has been and what will be
Alcohol puts us both to sleep
It'aint't good enough to try and not succeed
Geraldo Fernandes
Alguém do Brasil, aqui ouvindo essa musica que amo que demorei séculos para achar.
CARLOS F X
EU OUVI APENAS UMA VEZ..E ESTAVA MUITO BAIXO O VOLUME DO RADIO..AI ACHAVA QUE ELA PRONUNCIAVA ANGEL..NAO ERA...BUSQUEI NA LISTA DA ANTENA 1 E VI QUE ANGER
Leticia Menezes
Eu descobri hoje o nome
Juliana Oliveira
Descobri por acaso. Estava ouvindo Agnes Obel (recomendo bastante essa cantora) quando encontrei essa música.
José Matheus Gomes Alledo
Onde houver vida, haverá um Brasileiro. 😄
Marcos Oliveira
Eu aqui!!!
José Luiz Machado
Essa música é mesmo linda
Bernardete Oliveira
Amo essa música
Pedro Camilo
Veja as folhas, como elas caem lentamente
Cobrindo o gramado verde e amarelo
Como prova do que foi e do que virá
Apreciando as vagas luzes da madrugada
Não é bom o bastante tentar e não conseguir
A raiva nunca morre
Faz parte do viver
É parte de você
O fim cessará o fogo
E nos fará aceitar
Que nós tendemos a perder
Veja as lágrimas, como elas caem lentamente
Cobrindo a crença em promessas vazias
Como prova do que foi e do que será
O álcool nos coloca a ambos pra dormir
Não é bom o suficiente tentar e não conseguir
INFO- Mecânica
This is without doubt one of the best songs I've heard not only from Hooverphonic, but in many others. Simply perfect.