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)

Nirvana Blue
Hooverphonic Lyrics

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I just jumped out in the open
Without knowing if my parachute would save me
It's quiet and peaceful in this emotional nirvana blue

Cause taking off was so easy
But landing very rough
No tears, no smile
Not even the urge to cry

I just jumped out in the open
Without knowing if my parachute would save me
It's quiet and peaceful in this emotional nirvana blue

Your portrait is fading
Raw canvas remaining
As a white page in my soul

Cause taking off was so easy
But landing very rough
No tears, no smile
Not even the urge to cry

Your portrait is fading
Raw canvas remaining
As a white page in my soul

I just jumped out in the open
Without knowing if my parachute would save me
It's quiet and peaceful in this emotional nirvana blue

Cause taking off was so easy
But landing very rough
No tears, no smile
Not even the urge to cry

I just jumped out in the open
I just jumped out in the open
I just jumped out in the open
I just jumped out in the open

I just jumped out in the open
I just jumped out in the open

I just jumped out in the open
I just jumped out in the open

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hooverphonic's song "Nirvana Blue" depict a sense of risk-taking and uncertainty in a relationship. The singer refers to the metaphorical act of jumping "out in the open" without a parachute or safety net, not knowing if their partner will catch them or let them fall. Despite the recklessness, the singer finds solace in the "emotional nirvana blue", a sense of calm and tranquility amidst the chaos.

The chorus emphasizes the consequences of such a dangerous leap of faith. Taking off was easy, but the landing is rough. The emotions of the singer are muted; they feel neither joy nor sadness, not even the urge to cry. The imagery of the portrait fading away and the raw canvas of the soul remaining suggests that the relationship has been stripped down to its essence, with only the memories of the past remaining.

Overall, the song speaks to the vulnerability of love and the willingness to take risks. The singer seeks comfort in the emotional calmness of uncertainty, even if the outcome remains unknown.

Line by Line Meaning

I just jumped out in the open
I took a risk without considering the consequences

Without knowing if my parachute would save me
Despite the uncertainty, I took the plunge and hoped for the best

It's quiet and peaceful in this emotional nirvana blue
After the initial shock of jumping, there was a sense of calm and tranquility

Cause taking off was so easy
Starting something new seemed effortless

But landing very rough
The eventual outcome was not as smooth as the beginning

No tears, no smile
I feel neither happy nor sad about the situation

Not even the urge to cry
I don't even feel emotional enough to shed a tear

Your portrait is fading
The memory of you is slipping away

Raw canvas remaining
All that's left is a blank slate

As a white page in my soul
The past has been erased and I am ready for new experiences

I just jumped out in the open
I took a risk without consideration for the consequences