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)
Out Of Sight
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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Do you always forgive the things I do to you
You're too good
Or am I not too bad
Those six years
Were the best that ever happened to me and you
No regrets after all this fear
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
So tell me why
I can't find any satisfaction somewhere else
Not good enough
Or am I way too bad
Cause those six years
I consumed all your energy
And I didn't replace
Sad enough
I can't give you what you need
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
Six years
Such a long time
I can't give you what you need
Six years
Such a long time
Something special between you and me
You and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
The lyrics of Hooverphonic's song "Out of Sight" explore the complexity of a relationship that survived for six years, and the aftermath of the separation. The singer is questioning why the other person always forgives the things he or she does, and whether he/she is too good or he/she is not too bad. The six years they spent together were the best years of their life, and there are no regrets, despite the fear of separation which they must have gone through. The constant theme of "best friends" underscores the deep friendship that they have and how that relationship was the glue that held them together.
In the second part of the song, the singer admits that he can't find satisfaction anywhere else, and wonders if he is not good enough or too bad. The singer knows that he has consumed all the energy of the other person, and yet he is sad that he can't give the other person what he or she needs. The singer acknowledges the special thing between them that is "something between you and me," which according to the singer will always be there. However, there is an underlying hint that even though it was the best years of their life, the relationship was not perfect, and so they were not the perfect match for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why
Why do you always forgive me for the things I do to you?
Do you always forgive the things I do to you
You forgive me for things I do to you, but I wonder why?
You're too good
You are too good to me, and I don't deserve it.
Or am I not too bad
Maybe I'm not as bad as I think I am.
Those six years
The six years we had together were the best that ever happened to me and you.
Were the best that ever happened to me and you
The six years we were together were the happiest times of our lives.
No regrets after all this fear
I don't regret anything, despite all the problems and difficulties we've faced.
We'll always be best friends
No matter what happens, we will always be the best of friends.
Something between you and me
There is a special connection between us, something that cannot be easily explained.
So tell me why
Why can't I find happiness with someone else?
I can't find any satisfaction somewhere else
I can't seem to find happiness or contentment in other relationships.
Not good enough
Maybe I'm not good enough for someone else.
Or am I way too bad
Maybe I'm not capable of being in a healthy relationship.
Cause those six years
During the six years we were together, I took all your energy and never gave it back.
I consumed all your energy
During our relationship, I took more from you than I ever gave back.
And I didn't replace
I never had anything to offer you in return.
Sad enough
It's unfortunate that I cannot fulfill your needs.
I can't give you what you need
I know that I cannot provide you with the support and love that you deserve.
Six years
Six years is such a long time.
Such a long time
We were together for such a long time.
You and me
Our relationship was something special between us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX CALLIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ResilientOverthinker VM
LYRICS
Tell me why
Do you always forgive the things I do to you
You're too good
Or am I not too bad
Those six years
Were the best that ever happened to me and you
No regrets after all this fear
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
So tell me why
I can't find any satisfaction somewhere else
Not good enough
Or am I way too bad
Cause those six years
I consumed all your energy
And I didn't replace
Sad enough
I can't give you what you need
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
Six years
Such a long time
I can't give you what you need
Six years
Such a long time
Something special between you and me
You and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
ResilientOverthinker VM
LYRICS
Tell me why
Do you always forgive the things I do to you
You're too good
Or am I not too bad
Those six years
Were the best that ever happened to me and you
No regrets after all this fear
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
So tell me why
I can't find any satisfaction somewhere else
Not good enough
Or am I way too bad
Cause those six years
I consumed all your energy
And I didn't replace
Sad enough
I can't give you what you need
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
Six years
Such a long time
I can't give you what you need
Six years
Such a long time
Something special between you and me
You and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
We'll always be best friends
Something between you and me
Cambria Tevis
This song is so sad, I don't see why anyone would want to dedicate this song to someone or think it awakens the best imaginations. It's about two people together for six years who finally realize and accept that they can only be best friends. I guess I'm glad that most people don't see it that way. I know all too well what it feels like to be in this kind of relationship. Everything seems like it should, you love them and they love you, but it never seems like you can satisfy them completely and vise versa. You wonder if anyone's at fault or if you are being too picky. You think that you will never find someone else you can connect to as much as you can connect to this person, your best friend, because you haven't yet. The part where she almost falls on the nails is perfect to describe what it feels like to know that this decision isn't based on the heart but on the mind.
Rayssa Tenorio
Wow on point!!!
Tina O'Keeffe
Yes how very right you are on this...its the saddest realization, especially when one person comes to it before the other. 12 years such a long time....Heartbreaking
scndsky
+Cambria Tevis Never looked at it that way but it makes sense.
Bobby Martinez
Such a beautiful song. It calms me down. Still jamming out in 2021 😎😎
Rockthesun
What an incredible song! And amazing Geike's vocals!
Rubens lima
Linda voz, Linda musica e uma Linda mulher, Clip muito louco meu, show!
Johnny Mk
Isso é trip hop. Um estilo musical incrível mas pouco conhecido. Amo muito
Francisco Alves
Curto demais esse som!!!