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 Wrong Place
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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I'm reaching for a smoke to forget about last night, last night
I get up 'cause I need a shot of instant remedy
I put a record on, it makes me think about last night, last night
It all ended in the weirdest trip
He started actin' way too hip
That's why I ignored you for a long, long time
You're in the wrong place
You're lying next to me, I don't know where to hide
I see his smiley face that makes me wanna cry
What was I thinking? 'Cause all we did was fight
Don't you ever dare to wear my Johnny Cash t-shirt
You're in the wrong place, you're in the wrong place
You wake up and you think you won't need another drink
You don't want me to smoke, though I didn't stop last night, last night
You get up 'cause you need an organic cup of tea
You put a record on, it makes you think about last night, last night
You confuse me with your blurry eyes
Thought you were a different kind of guy
That's why I took you to my messy place
But it felt as if we were in a different space
You're in the wrong place
You're lying next to me, I don't know where to hide
I see his smiley face that makes me wanna cry
What was I thinking? 'Cause all we did was fight
Don't you ever dare to wear my Johnny Cash t-shirt
You're in the wrong place, you're in the wrong place
You're in the wrong place, you're in the wrong place
You're in the wrong place, you're in the wrong place
Don't you ever dare to wear my Johnny Cash t-shirt
The song "The Wrong Place" by Hooverphonic tells the story of two people waking up after a night of partying and regretting the choices they made. The singer wakes up reaching for a drink and cigarette to forget about what happened the previous night, but realizes that the person lying next to them is the wrong one. The lyrics suggest that the two individuals were not on the same page, and it all ended in a "weird trip." There are conflicting emotions expressed as the singer finds the other person's presence and the memories they evoke triggering, evidenced by lines such as "I see his smiley face that makes me wanna cry" and "What was I thinking? 'Cause all we did was fight." The singer is almost resentful of the other person, and the strong response to the idea of them wearing their Johnny Cash t-shirt is a clear indication of that.
The song hinges on the contrast between the two characters, who have different attitudes towards the morning after. One character wants to forget and drown their sorrows, while the other character wants a healthier alternative like an organic cup of tea. It's suggested that the two characters don't see eye to eye and have different perspectives on how to move on from the previous night's events. This misalignment and incompatibility leads to the conclusion that they're in the wrong place with each other.
Overall, the song's lyrics depict feelings of regret, confusion, and frustration with a seemingly incompatible partner. The contrast between the two characters, one reaching for another drink and the other preferring tea, underscores their differences and incompatibility, emphasizing that they shouldn't be together.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up and I think I could use another drink
I wake up feeling like I need to forget about all the mistakes I made last night by drinking more.
I'm reaching for a smoke to forget about last night, last night
As I recall last night, I immediately try to numb the pain by smoking a cigarette.
I get up 'cause I need a shot of instant remedy
I'm in need of a quick fix to make me feel better, so I get up
I put a record on, it makes me think about last night, last night
I listen to music, but it only reminds me of the mistakes I made last night
It all ended in the weirdest trip
The experience of last night ended up being strange and inexplicable.
He started actin' way too hip
The person I was with last night started acting pretentious, arrogant and insincere.
That's why I ignored you for a long, long time
I made a conscious effort to stay away from that person for a long time due to their unpleasant behavior and attitude.
But then you had the best opening line
However, in spite of all that, you managed to captivate me with your fascinating lines.
You're in the wrong place
But it appears that you're not meant to be here with me.
You're lying next to me, I don't know where to hide
You lie next to me, and I feel like I can't get away.
I see his smiley face that makes me wanna cry
Every time I see a picture of him with a smile, it reminds me that things could have been different between us.
What was I thinking? 'Cause all we did was fight
I regret the fact that we didn't share a better relationship, and it's clear that we were never meant to be together.
Don't you ever dare to wear my Johnny Cash t-shirt
You're not allowed to touch my things, especially my Johnny Cash t-shirt.
You confuse me with your blurry eyes
I can't understand what you're thinking because your eyes are distorted and unfocused.
Thought you were a different kind of guy
You were supposed to be unique in your own way, but as it turns out, you're just like everyone else.
That's why I took you to my messy place
I took you to a place that's not formal, but still outside my comfort zone, hoping to see a different side of you.
But it felt as if we were in a different space
Despite all my efforts I feel like we're in different dimensions altogether.
You're in the wrong place
It's clear that you don't belong to me, and things could never work out between us.
You're in the wrong place, you're in the wrong place
I repeat that you are here because of some mistake that should have been avoided.
Don't you ever dare to wear my Johnny Cash t-shirt
Just as earlier, you're still not allowed anywhere near my personal belongings.
You're in the wrong place, you're in the wrong place
I am reiterating that you are misplaced and have no business in my life.
You're in the wrong place, you're in the wrong place
I repeat again that this place was never meant for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Maria Johan Callier, Charlotte Helene M Foret
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eurovision Song Contest
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Maddox Sam
instaBlaster...
Vincent Leblanc
Masterpiece, Thank you Hooverphonic
Ntina Tatsi
@passe partout 00000000π00090090990090
Esc Denmark
@D M agree❤️
D M
@Esc Denmark The only hole here is in your head : no brain, only air.
Kzinix
This song didn't deserve to be 19th, come on - it was better than that. The wrong place, indeed.
itsjuststrangerthingsfanpage
We're Again on 19th place in 2022
Lora Ivanova
I agree! It wasn't fair!
Luca Volkov
u need powerful vocals for song like this, this is why a lot of rock kinda songs in eurovision end up at the bottom and rightly so