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)

Innervoice
Hooverphonic Lyrics

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Fear is talking
In my head consulting
But my inner voice it says
That I'm falling, I'm falling
Could you be the pillow
That solves this problem

Sometimes I want to

Close my eyes and trust you
But my inner voice it says
That I'm falling, I'm falling

Could you be the rock
That solves this problem

Overall Meaning

The song "Innervoice" by Hooverphonic tells the story of a person struggling with their own thoughts and fears. The lyrics speak of an inner voice that constantly warns the person of danger and impending doom when they trust someone else or try to take a risk. The fear is described as "talking" and "consulting" in the person's head, while their inner voice warns them that they are "falling." The person wants to trust someone and find comfort in them, but their inner voice keeps holding them back.

The lyrics use imagery of a pillow and a rock to represent someone who could provide comfort and stability to the person. The pillow could help them solve their problem of falling, while the rock could provide a solid foundation for them to stand on. However, the person's inner voice keeps them from fully trusting and relying on anyone else.

Overall, "Innervoice" is a poignant expression of the struggle to overcome fear and trust oneself and others.

Line by Line Meaning

Fear is talking
My mind is filled with worries and anxieties

In my head consulting
I am constantly thinking and analyzing these thoughts

But my inner voice it says
However, my intuition is telling me something else

That I'm falling, I'm falling
That I am losing control and slipping away from reality

Could you be the pillow
Can you provide comfort and support for me?

That solves this problem
To help me overcome my worries and fears

Sometimes I want to
Occasionally, I feel the desire to let go

Close my eyes and trust you
To have blind faith in someone else

But my inner voice it says
However, my intuition is still warning me

That I'm falling, I'm falling
That I am still losing control