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)
Mad About Me
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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Feel the terror
Feel the pain
It's driving me insane
I can't fake
For God's sake why am I driving in the wrong lane
Trouble is my middle name
But in the end I'm not too bad
Mad about you
Mad
Are you the fishy wine who will give me a headache in the morning
Or just a dark blue land mine that will explode without a decent warning
Give me all your true hate and I'll translate it in our bed
Into never seen passion, never seen passion
That's why I am so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad
Trouble is your middle name
But in the end you're not too bad
Can someone tell me if it's wrong to be so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad
Give me all your true hate and I'll translate it in your bed
Into never seen passion
That is why I am so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
The lyrics to Hooverphonic's song Mad About You express intense emotions of love, pain, and confusion. The opening lines, "Feel the vibe, feel the terror, feel the pain, it's driving me insane," allude to the overwhelming and conflicting emotions that the singer is experiencing. The line "I can't fake, for God's sake why am I driving in the wrong lane" suggests a sense of confusion and frustration about the direction their relationship is taking.
The chorus, "Mad about you," repeats throughout the song and expresses the singer's intense love for their partner, despite the trouble and pain they cause each other. The second verse includes the lines, "Are you the fishy wine who will give me a headache in the morning, or just a dark blue land mine that will explode without a decent warning," which portrays the unpredictability and potential danger of the relationship. Despite this, the singer asks for their partner's "true hate" because they believe that it can be transformed into "never seen passion."
In the end, the singer questions whether it is wrong to be so "mad about you." The song conveys the difficulty of understanding and accepting intense emotions and the struggles that can come with a tumultuous relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the vibe
Suggesting that the artist senses something in the air, some sort of inexplicable, hard-to-pinpoint energy.
Feel the terror
The artist senses something fearful or worrying happening, but is not sure what it is.
Feel the pain
The artist is feeling some sort of emotional pain, possibly as a result of being in love or longing for someone.
It's driving me insane
The pain and confusion the artist is feeling is overwhelming them to the point of madness.
I can't fake
The artist is being honest and genuine in their feelings for this person, and cannot pretend otherwise.
For God's sake why am I driving in the wrong lane
The artist is questioning why they are pursuing someone who may not be good for them, or why they are going about their pursuit in the wrong way.
Trouble is my middle name
The artist is familiar with and perhaps accustomed to experiencing difficulties in life and relationships.
But in the end I'm not too bad
The artist may have flaws, but they are ultimately good-hearted and worth getting to know.
Can someone tell me if it's wrong to be so mad about you
The artist is questioning whether their intense feelings are justified, or whether they are in fact unhealthy or misguided.
Mad about you
The chorus suggests that the artist is completely infatuated with this person and cannot get enough of them.
Are you the fishy wine who will give me a headache in the morning
The artist is asking whether this person is someone who will ultimately cause them harm or pain, despite the initial allure.
Or just a dark blue land mine that will explode without a decent warning
Another way of saying that this person could be dangerous or unstable, and may hurt the artist suddenly and unexpectedly.
Give me all your true hate and I'll translate it in our bed
The artist is asking for honesty and authenticity in this relationship, even if it means confronting difficult emotions. They believe that sharing pain and anger can ultimately lead to better intimacy.
Into never seen passion, never seen passion
By being genuinely vulnerable and exploring their emotions together, the artist believes that they can create a truly unique and passionate bond with this person.
Mad about you
Repeating the chorus to emphasize that the artist is still deeply infatuated with this person.
Trouble is your middle name
Now turning the focus to the person they're singing to, suggesting that this person is also not immune to difficulties and struggles.
But in the end you're not too bad
Despite whatever baggage this person may carry, the artist still sees their good side and is drawn to them regardless.
Give me all your true hate and I'll translate it in your bed
Repeating the earlier line to suggest that this connection needs honesty and openness to survive.
Into never seen passion
Still believing that true intimacy comes from exploring every part of oneself, even the painful or difficult parts.
Mad about you
The song ends with one last repetition of the chorus, cementing the idea that the artist is deeply enamored with this person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Callier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@subhamroy2399
Feel the vibe, feel the terror, feel the pain
It's driving me insane
I can't fake
For God's sake, why am I
Driving in the wrong lane
Trouble is my middle name
But in the end I'm not too bad
Can someone tell me if it's wrong to be so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad
Are you the fishy wine who will give me
A headache in the morning
Or just a dark blue land mine
That'll explode without a decent warning
Give me all your true hate
And I'll translate it in our bed
Into never seen passion, never seen passion
That's why I am so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad
Trouble is your middle name
But in the end you're not too bad
Can someone tell me if it's wrong to be
So mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad
Give me all your true hate
And I'll translate it in your bed
Into never seen passion
That is why I am so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
@sivachandran6737
Feel the vibe
Feel the terror
Feel the pain
It's driving me insane
I can't fake
For God's sake why am I driving in the wrong lane
Trouble is my middle name
But in the end I'm not too bad
Can someone tell me if it's wrong to be so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad
Are you the fishy wine who will give me a headache in the morning
Or just a dark blue land mine that will explode without a decent warning
Give me all your true hate and I'll translate it in our bed
Into never seen passion, never seen passion
That's why I am so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad
Trouble is your middle name
But in the end you're not too bad
Can someone tell me if it's wrong to be so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad
Give me all your true hate and I'll translate it in your bed
Into never seen passion
That is why I am so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
@user-cl5po3xz8k
Feel the vibe,
Feel the terror,
Feel the pain,
It's driving me insane.
I can't fake,
For God's sake why am I driving in the wrong lane
Trouble is my middle name.
But in the end I'm not too bad
Can someone tell me if it's wrong to be so mad about you
Mad about you,
Mad
Are you the fishy wine that will give me a headache in the morning
Or just a dark blue land mine that explode without a decent warning.
Give me all your true hate and I'll translate it in our bed,
Into never seen passion, never seen passion
That is why I am so mad about you
Mad about you,
Mad
Trouble is your middle name.
But at the end you're not too bad
Can someone tell me if it's wrong to be so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Give me all your true hate and I'll translate it in our bed,
Into never seen passion, never seen passion
That is why I am so mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
Mad about you
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@hector11_uwu
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@jonathanberry9502
First time, gotta say sounds very much like Portishead.
@Nada-if3dh
LOVE IT
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@taifoorbaloch
Wrong it's a millionth time and always feels like the first
@biroattila21
2024 and this is still 🔥 and will be for an eternity
@atruefaith6424
Just found this treasure, so happy.
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@kcribin5654
@@tothovaeniko8355, always will be. It stirs one’s soul