Hooverphonic is a Belgian rock/pop group formed in 1995. Though initially p… Read Full Bio ↴Hooverphonic is a Belgian rock/pop group formed in 1995. Though initially placed in the trip-hop genre, they quickly expanded their sound to the point where they could no longer be classified so easily. The band originally called themselves Hoover but later changed their name to Hooverphonic due to other groups using the Hoover name.

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)

Human Interest
Hooverphonic Lyrics

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You say this, you say that
Smart but in a way you're sad
Leave me alone right now
I used to be in love with this
Now I'm trying to get rid of all this human interest

Don't you dare to point your finger at me
Look at yourself

I'm not the one you want me to be
Look at yourself

Some say no, some say yes
Less or more or more or less
Leave me alone right now

I used to be adored each day
Now it's time for me to pay
The dreadful price of success

Don't you dare to point your finger at me
Look at yourself
I'm not the one you want me to be
Look at yourself

Some say no, some say yes

Don't you dare to point your finger at me
Look at yourself
I'm not the one you want me to be
Look at yourself

Don't you dare to point your finger at me
Look at yourself

I'm not the one you want me to be
Look at yourself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hooverphonic's song Human Interest seem to deal with the idea of being a public figure and the scrutiny that comes with it. The singer addresses someone who is constantly judging them and attempting to mold them into their ideal version of who they should be. The opening lines suggest that this person is intelligent yet unhappy in some way, and the singer wants nothing to do with them.

As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer is feeling the weight of their own success. They used to be very popular and adored, but now they are being judged and criticized by others who are jealous or simply don't like them. The lines "some say no, some say yes, less or more or more or less" highlight the confusion that comes with trying to please everyone and live up to others' expectations.

The chorus of the song is repeated multiple times and serves as a warning to the person judging the singer to stop pointing the finger and look at themselves. In other words, before judging someone else, take a good hard look at your own flaws and imperfections. The singer is not the one this person wants them to be and will not change to suit their desires.

Overall, the song is a commentary on the judgment and scrutiny that comes with fame and popularity, and the pressure to live up to certain expectations while still maintaining a sense of self. It encourages listeners to stop pointing fingers and instead focus on personal growth and self-reflection.

Line by Line Meaning

You say this, you say that
You speak your mind, but your words are contradictory

Smart but in a way you're sad
You're intelligent, but your sadness overshadows your intellect

Leave me alone right now
I need some space and time to myself

I used to be in love with this
I used to enjoy this situation or relationship

Now I'm trying to get rid of all this human interest
However, now I want to disconnect from all the emotions and relationships that come with being human

Don't you dare to point your finger at me
Don't blame me for the way you feel

Look at yourself
You need to take responsibility for your own emotions

I'm not the one you want me to be
I can't be who you want me to be, it's not authentic

Some say no, some say yes
There are conflicting opinions about what's going on

Less or more or more or less
There's no clear answer or direction

I used to be adored each day
I was once beloved and appreciated

Now it's time for me to pay
But now I'm facing the consequences of that success

The dreadful price of success
Success comes with its own set of problems and hardships

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX CALLIER

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