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)

Others Delight
Hooverphonic Lyrics

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Doors lit up bright
Others delight
Drift of to another white
Why are you out of sight?

Knew you would leave
Your goal is more important than my grief
I used to love what I do

You left and took my passion with you

Where did I go wrong?
You took the air out of my lungs
Slowly losing my pass
My mind and heart are out of phase

Where did I go wrong?
I'm hearing a gong announcing our final round
It doesn't matter who wins
Or even who will begin to see that you and I are one

Where did I go wrong?
I'm hearing a gong announcing our final round

It doesn't matter who wins
Or even who will begin to see that you and I are one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hooverphonic's "Others Delight" deal with the loss of a loved one and the struggle to find purpose and passion after they are gone. The first verse sets a mournful tone, with the singer observing others enjoying themselves while they are left feeling alone and adrift. The second verse reveals that the singer's loved one has left them, and while they understand the other person's motivations, they can't help feeling hurt and disillusioned. The chorus repeats the line "Where did I go wrong?" emphasizing the confusion and pain that comes from feeling abandoned and questioning one's own worth.

The final line "See that you and I are one" seems to suggest that despite the separation and pain, there is still a connection between the singer and their loved one. This adds a hopeful note to the song, suggesting that even though things may be difficult now, they will eventually find a way to make peace with the situation and move forward.

Overall, "Others Delight" is a poignant reflection on loss and resilience. The lyrics capture the complex emotions that come with losing someone close, while the music provides a haunting backdrop to the singer's introspection.

Line by Line Meaning

Doors lit up bright
The doors are brightly illuminated

Others delight
Other people are happy

Drift of to another white
Go towards another white (perhaps referring to a state of mind)

Why are you out of sight?
Asking why the person is not visible or present

Knew you would leave
Had a feeling that the person would depart

Your goal is more important than my grief
Implies that the person values their goal more than the singer's sadness

I used to love what I do
The person used to enjoy their work/activity

You left and took my passion with you
Suggests that the person leaving resulted in the loss of the singer's passion

Where did I go wrong?
Asking where the mistake or error was made

You took the air out of my lungs
Referring to the feeling of suffocation or lack of breath due to the person leaving

Slowly losing my pass
Gradually losing touch with something (possibly the passion or activity they used to love)