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)

Pink Fluffy Dinosaurs
Hooverphonic Lyrics

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Electro screens of light
And poppy-colored brights
I'm floating on air
Pink fluffy dinosaurs
Tremendously hardcore
I'm floating again
This fake fir place
Won't warm my soul nor face

But still I'm floating
Again
Hypnosis releases brakes
Make you do things you usually fake
It makes you float
Again
Those bitten by the wild
Will live on
But those who used to bite
Have gone
Golden mirror on the wall
Will make our lives less dull
We'll be floating through the day
All our money's almost gone
But still we live the life we want
We are floating through the day
Those bitten by the wild
Will live on

But those who used to bite
Have gone

Overall Meaning

The song "Pink Fluffy Dinosaurs" by Hooverphonic seems to be a surreal and dreamy ode to escapism, as the lyrics evoke an ethereal atmosphere where the singer feels weightless and detached from reality. The opening line, "Electro screens of light/And poppy-colored brights," could suggest a mesmerizing and dazzling environment that immerses the listener in a trance. The repeated phrase "I'm floating on air" reinforces the idea of the singer's detachment from the physical world and the freedom that comes with it. The image of "pink fluffy dinosaurs" adds to the whimsical and childlike tone of the song, as if the singer is regressing to a simpler and more innocent state of mind. However, the line "tremendously hardcore" might suggest a hint of rebellion and defiance, as if the singer is determined to break away from conformity and embrace their own eccentricity.

The second verse introduces an element of danger and risk-taking, as "hypnosis releases brakes/Make you do things you usually fake." This line could imply that the singer is under the influence of a powerful force that compels them to act without inhibitions, regardless of the consequences. The shift to the phrase "those bitten by the wild" suggests a contrast between those who embrace their wildest instincts and live fully, and those who suppress their desires and fade away. The idea of a "golden mirror on the wall" also reinforces the theme of escapism, as if the singer is seeking a way to transcend reality and find a more fulfilling existence. The final repetition of "we are floating through the day" brings the song full circle, as if the singer is still caught in the same dreamlike state but has found a sense of contentment and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Electro screens of light
Screens made of electric light

And poppy-colored brights
Bright colors like poppy flowers

I'm floating on air
I feel buoyant and carefree

Pink fluffy dinosaurs
Something outlandish but cool

Tremendously hardcore
Something intensely cool

I'm floating again
I'm feeling buoyant once more

This fake fir place
A fake fireplace made of fir

Won't warm my soul nor face
It won't make me feel any better

But still I'm floating
But I'm still feeling buoyant

Again
Once more

Hypnosis releases brakes
Hypnosis can remove inhibitions