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)
Battersea
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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It's over, forget
Memories full of chocolate
I've got to get over it, forget
Your world is different than mine
I've got to get over, I've got to forget
And "Sgurd" is the one I don't like
I'm afraid of him, I've got to forget
Knocking on the blue water
It's over, forget
Praline and chocolate ice
Got to get over, forget
Your world doesn't match with mine
I've got to get over, I've got to forget
And "Sgurd" rules your friend's life
I'm afraid of him, I've got to forget
The lyrics to the song "Battersea" by Hooverphonic seem to be describing someone's struggle to move on from a relationship or situation that left them with bittersweet memories. The first verse begins with the line "Battersea how it is, it's over, forget," which could be interpreted as the person acknowledging that they need to let go of their attachment to a place or time that is no longer relevant to them. The mention of "memories full of chocolate" is a sensory detail that could represent the sweetness and indulgence of the past, but also suggests that those memories are now stale or outdated.
The second verse continues this theme of letting go and moving on, with the repeated refrain of "I've got to get over, I've got to forget." The line "Your world is different than mine" could hint at a sense of disconnection or incompatibility that led to the end of the relationship or situation. The final line, "I'm afraid of him, I've got to forget," adds a darker element to the lyrics and suggests that there may be some person or entity that is standing in the way of the singer's ability to move on from the situation.
Overall, the song "Battersea" showcases Hooverphonic's signature dreamy sound and poetic lyrics, while also touching on some universal themes of love, loss, and the struggle to let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Battersea how it is
The current state of Battersea is being referred to.
It's over, forget
Something has ended and the singer is urging themselves to forget it.
Memories full of chocolate
Specific memories, likely related to sweetness or comfort, are on the singer's mind.
I've got to get over it, forget
The artist is emphasizing that they need to move on and let go of these memories.
Your world is different than mine
The artist is acknowledging that they and another person have contrasting realities or perspectives.
And "Sgurd" is the one I don't like
There is someone named Sgurd who the singer does not have a favorable opinion of.
I'm afraid of him, I've got to forget
The singer is scared of Sgurd, but recognizes that they need to move on and stop thinking about him.
Knocking on the blue water
The artist is describing a physical act, likely for sensory or emotive effect.
Praline and chocolate ice
A specific type of dessert, potentially with emotional value, is being mentioned.
Got to get over, forget
The emphasis on forgetting and letting go continues.
Your world doesn't match with mine
The singer is again emphasizing the difference between their reality and someone else's.
And "Sgurd" rules your friend's life
The artist is informing the listener that Sgurd has significant influence over another person's life.
I'm afraid of him, I've got to forget
The singer is reiterating their fear of Sgurd and the need to stop dwelling on him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX CALLIER
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@sanftmutig
Battersea how it is
It's over forget
Memories full of chocolate
I've got to get over it forget
Your world is different than mine
I've got to get over I've got to forget
And "sgurd" is the one I don't like
I'm afraid of him I've got to forget
Knocking on the blue water
It's over forget
Praline and chocolate ice
Got to get over, forget
Your world doesn't match with mine
I've got to get over I've got to forget
And "sgurd" rules your friend's life
I'm afraid of him I've got to forget
@terri-b7492
The whole concept of this masterpiece is a truly wonderful experience
@WillieWagglestick
What an incredibly wonderful voice.
@Oldleigh5
Pure velvet voice, perfectly controlled and sexy too, can't stop watching/listening to this.
Battersea is a very clever track to start the show with. It's kept short, shows superb quality to her voice and leaves you wanting more!
Watched the whole show, wow what an unbelievable performance, perfectly recorded and best listened to using good quality headphones! Love, love, love Noémie Wolfs and the band, can't get over how amazing this is!
Totally on another level from anything I've seen before!
@klaara_
Beautiful and clever comment
@b4nd1T0
perfect comment!!!
@limacharlie372
My first time hearing this, WOW what a beautiful track. Only came across this, as I was looking for videos related to where I grew up (Battersea) in London. So happy I discovered this now 👍
@sanftmutig
Battersea how it is
It's over forget
Memories full of chocolate
I've got to get over it forget
Your world is different than mine
I've got to get over I've got to forget
And "sgurd" is the one I don't like
I'm afraid of him I've got to forget
Knocking on the blue water
It's over forget
Praline and chocolate ice
Got to get over, forget
Your world doesn't match with mine
I've got to get over I've got to forget
And "sgurd" rules your friend's life
I'm afraid of him I've got to forget
@Kie123ran4567
so so beautiful, wish it went longer, oh well just have to listen over and over again
@geraldinegabriela1671
this music is a work of art, Greetings from Guatemala ❤️
@Izzy06xx
I love her Voice 🫶🏼 a wonderful live album to listen