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)
The Eclipse Song
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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But I Ain't ever gonna love you
Who covered it up?
Made it dark for a while
But I Ain't ever gonna love you
Been here before
And I knew it the moment the sun dissapeared
But I Ain't ever gonna love you
Hey do you know that the sun was gone for a while
But I Ain't ever gonna love you
Who covered it up?
Made it dark for a while
But I Ain't ever gonna love you
Been here before
I closed the door
And I knew it the moment the sun dissapeared
But I Ain't ever gonna love you
And I knew it the moment the sun dissapeared
But I Ain't ever gonna love you
No I Ain't ever gonna love you
No I Ain't ever gonna love you
No I Ain't ever gonna
The Eclipse Song by Hooverphonic is a song filled with metaphors that paint a picture of a failed relationship. The sun disappearing and darkness covering the light refers to the end of the relationship, while the line "But I Ain't ever gonna love you" shows that the singer has closed the door to any possibility of reconciliation. It seems that the singer has been through this before and knows that this is the end. They are resolute in their decision and do not want to be pulled back into the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of The Eclipse Song tell the story of someone who is done with a relationship and has reached the point of no return. The metaphor of the eclipse creates a powerful and memorable image of the sun disappearing and darkness covering everything. The lyrics are haunting and evoke a sense of finality that is both sad and powerful at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey do you know that the sun was gone for a while
Do you realize that there was a period of darkness when the sun disappeared?
But I Ain't ever gonna love you
However, I will never develop any feelings of love towards you.
Who covered it up?
Who or what caused the sun to disappear?
Made it dark for a while
Obscured the light that the sun normally provides, creating temporary darkness.
Been here before
This situation of disappointment and sadness is familiar to me.
I closed the door
I have decided to put an end to this relationship in order to preserve my own well-being.
And I knew it the moment the sun disappeared
At the moment of darkness, I understood that my feelings towards you were not genuine.
No I Ain't ever gonna love you
I will not change my mind about my lack of romantic feelings towards you.
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.