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)
Danger Zone
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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what's on our mind
we shouldn't escape 'cause the truth seems wrong
there ain't no escape 'cause the magnet's too strong
the fire is burning hard
and the water is way too far
we're in a danger zone
we're both on fire
danger zone
danger zone
time will heal, and healing reduces time
we cannot stand still, no we have to move on
still there's a thrill
can't we finish this all?
the fire is burning hard
and the water is way too far
we're in a danger zone
danger zone
we're both on fire
danger zone
danger zone
the fire is burning hard
and the water is way too far
we're in a danger zone
danger zone
we're both on fire
danger zone
danger zone
The lyrics of Hooverphonic's song "Danger Zone" depict a situation where two individuals find themselves in a difficult and challenging place. They cannot deny what is on their minds, and the truth seems wrong. However, they know that they cannot escape because the magnet pulling them together is too strong. The fire is burning brightly between them, and they are far away from the calm waters of safety. They find themselves in a dangerous zone where they are both on fire.
The lyrics go on to suggest that time will reduce the intensity of their emotions and feeling towards each other. However, they know that they cannot stand still and that both of them have to move on with their lives. Despite knowing this, the thrill of the possibility of being together is still present, and they question if they can finish it all.
The song's lyrics perfectly capture the intensity of a passionate and all-consuming love affair. The individuals know the dangers of being together, but they cannot escape from the pull of their strong attraction. The lyrics also suggest that even though time may heal emotional wounds, the intensity of their emotions may live on.
Line by Line Meaning
We can't deny
We cannot ignore or deny
what's on our mind
what we are thinking and feeling
we shouldn't escape 'cause the truth seems wrong
we should not run away from the situation just because the truth is uncomfortable
there ain't no escape 'cause the magnet's too strong
we cannot escape because the attraction between us is too strong
the fire is burning hard
our passion is intense
and the water is way too far
a solution to our problem is out of reach
we're in a danger zone
we are in a risky situation
we're both on fire
our emotions are intense and uncontrollable
time will heal, and healing reduces time
time will help us heal, and as we heal, time will pass
we cannot stand still, no we have to move on
we cannot remain stagnant, we must continue moving forward
still there's a thrill
despite the danger and risk, there is still excitement
can't we finish this all?
can we not put an end to this situation?
the fire is burning hard
our passion is intense
and the water is way too far
a solution to our problem is out of reach
we're in a danger zone
we are in a risky situation
we're both on fire
our emotions are intense and uncontrollable
danger zone
a warning that we are in a risky, even potentially harmful, situation
Contributed by Taylor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.