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)
Clouds
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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You lose your keys, at lunch you bite your tongue
Everything slips out of your hands
At work you soldier on
I don't mind to see you this way
All the clouds around your head are grey
'Cause I know they'll part when the weekend starts
Forgetting things can create a mess
And for you it's hard not to confess
Plates do break
You make mistakes
But still you soldier on
I don't mind to see you this way
All the clouds around your head are grey
'Cause I know they'll part when the weekend starts
And trouble will disappear
But we'll never surrender
Together we carry on
And if it makes you feel better
Every day I'll write you a song
I don't mind to see you this way
All the clouds around your head are grey
'Cause I know they'll part when the weekend starts
And trouble will disappear
I don't mind to see you this way
All the clouds around your head are grey
'Cause I know they'll part when the weekend starts
And tears will disappear
The song "Clouds" by Hooverphonic is a beautiful testament to love and support in the face of difficult times. The lyrics speak to the struggles and challenges that we all face at some point in our lives, from losing our keys to breaking plates and making mistakes. However, despite these difficulties, the song's narrator, who is presumably a lover or close friend, stands by their side and supports them through it all.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer acknowledges the many ways in which things can go wrong in life. Yet despite the frustration and stress, they reassure their loved one that they are there for them, even when everything seems to be slipping out of their hands. The chorus, with its repeated phrase "I don't mind to see you this way," is a powerful reminder that it is okay to struggle and to show vulnerability, and that true love means standing by someone through it all.
The song's bridge is particularly poignant, as it emphasizes the importance of perseverance and never giving up, even when things are tough. The lyrics "but we'll never surrender / together we carry on" are a powerful reminder that we are stronger when we face our struggles together, and that even the darkest clouds can eventually part.
Overall, "Clouds" is a beautiful and inspiring song that speaks to the power of love, support, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Some weeks all things seem to go wrong
There are certain weeks where everything seems to be going wrong
You lose your keys, at lunch you bite your tongue
During these weeks, you may end up losing your keys or biting your tongue during lunch
Everything slips out of your hands
You may find that everything seems to slip out of your hands during these weeks
At work you soldier on
Despite all of these negative events, you continue to work and push forward
I don't mind to see you this way
I'm okay with seeing you struggle during these weeks
All the clouds around your head are grey
Like grey clouds, your mood is dampened and negative
'Cause I know they'll part when the weekend starts
I know that things will get better when the weekend arrives
And trouble will disappear
All of the problems and troubles will disappear
Forgetting things can create a mess
Forgetting things can cause chaos and confusion
And for you it's hard not to confess
It's difficult for you to keep everything inside and not talk about your struggles
Plates do break
It's common for things to break or go wrong
You make mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes
But still you soldier on
Despite everything, you continue to push forward and persevere
But we'll never surrender
We won't give up or surrender to these negative events
Together we carry on
We push through these tough times together
And if it makes you feel better
If it helps you feel better
Every day I'll write you a song
I'll write you a song every day to show my support and love
And tears will disappear
Even tears and sadness will eventually disappear
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.