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)
Antarctica
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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And all I have is strictly insane
We know what we want
But that's not always good for us
Insanity is not always despair
All I have means nothing to me
And all I give is so much more
There's nothing to lose
When there's nothing to lose
There is peace of the mind
We all fall into oblivion
And history slowly fades
What's done doesn't matter
What matter's not done
All we have, belongs to no one
All I have means nothing to me
And all I give is so much more
When nothing is left
There's nothing to lose
When there's nothing to lose
There is peace of the mind
All I have means nothing to me
And all I give is so much more
When nothing is left
There's nothing to lose
When there's nothing to lose
There is peace of the mind
When there's nothing to lose
There is peace of the mind
When there's nothing to lose
There is peace of the mind
When there's nothing to lose
There is peace of the mind
The lyrics of Hooverphonic's song "Antarctica" speak about the idea of letting go of material possessions and living in the present moment. The first half of the song addresses the paradox of having everything and yet feeling empty inside. The singer refers to what they have as "strictly forbidden" and "strictly insane," suggesting that it's either something they shouldn't have or something that drives them mad. They acknowledge that knowing what they want isn't always good for them, and that insanity doesn't always lead to despair. These lines suggest that the singer is struggling with their desires and their mental health, but they're not quite sure how to reconcile the two.
The second half of the song suggests that the solution to the singer's problems lies in letting go. They declare that "all I have means nothing to me" and "all I give is so much more," implying that they have come to understand that material possessions aren't the key to happiness. The singer finds peace in the idea that when there's nothing left to lose, there is peace of mind. The song ends on this note, suggesting that the way to find peace is through cultivating a sense of detachment from material things.
In summary, "Antarctica" is a song about finding peace in the present moment and letting go of the things that don't matter in order to find peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
All I have is strictly forbidden
What the singer has is considered off limits or taboo.
And all I have is strictly insane
The singer's possessions or state of being is deemed crazy or irrational.
We know what we want
The singer and/or other individuals have a clear understanding of their desires.
But that's not always good for us
Pursuing what we want can lead to negative outcomes.
Insanity is not always despair
Being labeled insane doesn't always equate to hopelessness or misery.
All I have means nothing to me
The singer feels that what they possess holds no value.
And all I give is so much more
The singer believes that what they offer is worth much more than what they have.
When nothing is left
When the artist doesn't have anything else to give or lose.
There's nothing to lose
Without anything left, the artist has nothing to risk.
When there's nothing to lose
A state of having nothing can lead to a peace of mind in the artist.
There is peace of the mind
The singer finds a sense of calm or tranquility in having nothing to lose.
We all fall into oblivion
Everyone will experience a state of being forgotten or ignored.
And history slowly fades
Over time, the importance of events that occurred in the past decreases.
What's done doesn't matter
Actions that were previously taken do not hold significant value anymore.
What matter's not done
What hasn't been completed or achieved is what holds importance.
All we have, belongs to no one
What everyone has is not owned by anyone in particular.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX CALLIER, GEIKE ARNAERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
chiquinquiralove
When there's nothing to loose, there is peace of the mind.... Love this song!!!
TheLeeloo2
The song is nothing short of spectacular. Thanks for uploading, great quality.
Bele
This is such a good song!!! they're just great!
Gabriel Guzman
best one !!!
Cyanide Sun
OMG this is amazing !!!! her voice and style reminds me a lot of Beth Gibbons
Jesse Edwards
All I have
Is strictly forbidden
And all I have
Is strictly insane
We know what we want
But that's not always good for us
Insanity
Is not always despair
All I have means nothing to me
And all I give, is so much more
When nothing is left
There's nothing to loose
When there's nothing to loose, there is peace of the mind
We all fall into oblivion
And history slowly fades
What's done doesn't matter
What matter's not done
All we have
Belongs to no one
All I have means nothing to me
And all I give, is so much more
When nothing is left
There's nothing to loose
When there's nothing to loose, there is peace of the mind
G. J.
Geike is perfect here. Where is she now?