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)
Devil Kind of Girl
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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Something's wrong with you
The color we do like is a deep, dark blue
Got everything you want
Got everything I need
The only thing you long for apparently is me
I'm not the tiger to hunt
Locked in your world
Don't want to be disturbed
Every sense of realism tastes like dirt
You make up your own dreams
A fairy tale of squirrels
You gotta accept boy I'm a devil kind of girl
I'm not the tiger to hunt
Oo, I'm not the one you want
'Cause you keep saying
You're the one I want
No I'm not the one you want
You're the one I need
No I'm not the one you really need
Can't live without you girl
There's so much more than me in life
I'll never be your cute, quiet, lovely, little, sweet wife
You're the one I want
Don't say such things
You're the one I need
Wake up and spread your wings
Can't live without you girl
I know it's hard but why don't you accept
I'm a devil kind of girl
You're elephant gun
Seems a lot of fun
Your vision is blurred by a very bright sun
You try to hit
But the shoe won't fit
At midnight I turn into an evil witch
I'm not the tiger to hunt
Oo, I'm not the one you want
'Cause you keep saying
You're the one I want
No I'm not the one you want
You're the one I need
No I'm not the one you really need
Can't live without you girl
There's so much more than me in life
I'll never be your cute, quiet, lovely, little, sweet wife
You're the one I want
Don't say such things
You're the one I need
Wake up and spread your wings
Can't live without you girl
I know it's hard but why don't you accept
I'm a devil kind of girl
Devil kind of girl
A devil kind of girl
Devil kind of girl
The song "Devil Kind of Girl" by Hooverphonic, though short, tells a complex story of a romantic relationship that is struggling, and the differences and clashes in personalities of the two partners. The singer sings of the tension between them, acknowledging that there is something wrong with both of them. They share an affinity for the color deep, dark blue, but the singer reveals that while they have everything they want and need, the only thing their partner seems to long for is the singer, whom they describe as a "devil kind of girl."
The singer seems to recognize that their partner wants something different than what they can offer, stating that they are not the tiger to hunt. They feel trapped in their partner's world, which is seemingly unrealistic and somewhat delusional. They make up their own dreams, creating a fairy tale version of reality that the singer cannot fully take part in. The chorus repeats several times, with the singer and their partner arguing about who the other really wants and needs, and the singer recognizing that they are not the person their partner truly desires.
Overall, the song seems to be an exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships, of trying to make things work when both people have different personalities and desires. The singer acknowledges their partner's wants and needs, but also recognizes that they cannot be everything to their partner. They are a devil kind of girl, unable to be the sweet, cute, quiet wife their partner desires.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something wrong with me
I have some flaws in me
Something's wrong with you
You also have some flaws in you
The color we do like is a deep, dark blue
We both have similar tastes in color
Got everything you want
You have everything you desire
Got everything I need
I have everything that's necessary for me
The only thing you long for apparently is me
You want me despite having everything else
I'm not the tiger to hunt
I'm not someone you can easily conquer
Locked in your world
You're confined in your own world
Don't want to be disturbed
You dislike being interrupted
Every sense of realism tastes like dirt
You don't enjoy living in the real world
You make up your own dreams
You create your own fantasies
A fairy tale of squirrels
Your fantasies involve small and cute things
You gotta accept boy I'm a devil kind of girl
You have to understand that I may not be somebody who fits your ideal romantic partner image
'Cause you keep saying You're the one I want
You keep insisting that you want to be with me
No, I'm not the one you want
I don't think you really want to be with me
You're the one I need
You believe that you need me in your life
No, I'm not the one you really need
I don't think you actually need me in your life
Can't live without you girl
You cannot imagine your life without me
There's so much more than me in life
There are certainly more important things in life than me, despite your belief
I'll never be your cute, quiet, lovely, little, sweet wife
I'm not the typical ideal wife you envision
Wake up and spread your wings
Realize that there is more to life than just me
I know it's hard but why don't you accept
I understand that it's difficult for you, but why can't you accept it?
You're elephant gun Seems a lot of fun
You think you can overpower me with your strength
Your vision is blurred by a very bright sun
Your judgment is clouded by your own delusions
You try to hit But the shoe won't fit
You attempt to control me, but you can't
At midnight I turn into an evil witch
At times I can be hostile and wicked
Devil kind of girl
I'm not the typical ideal girl/woman you envision, but rather somebody who is a little wicked or evil
Contributed by Blake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.