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)
We All Float
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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Writing words with sand and powder dust
Deserted squares and lonesome trees
The wind revealing stories about us
Fall is telling stories about us
Writing words with leaves and powder dust
Multi-coloured lanes of trees
We all float
Clouds of gold
The mountains make the sun arise
Your rainbow coloured eyes can change the tide
We all float
Clouds of gold
The mountains make the sun arise
Your rainbow coloured eyes can change the tide
The river telling stories about us
Writing words with water full of lust
Yellow purple green or blue
Drip by drip revealing things on you
We all float
Clouds of gold
The mountains make the sun arise
Your rainbow coloured eyes can change the tide
We all float
Clouds of gold
The mountains make the sun arise
Your rainbow coloured eyes can change the tide
Mountains make the sun arise
Your rainbow coloured eyes can change the tide
Hooverphonic's song "We All Float" is a beautifully crafted piece that is both poetic and mysterious. The lyrics are about nature and how it reveals stories about us. The wind, the fall, and the river all tell their own stories about us through their actions. The chorus says that we all float, and the mountains make the sun arise. The rainbow-colored eyes of the subject of the song can change the tide.
The lyrics seem to be describing the beauty of nature and how it reflects back on ourselves. The elements of the earth like wind, water, leaves, and trees can reveal stories about us, just as the tide can be changed by this person's gaze. Perhaps it speaks to the connection between humans and nature or the idea that we are all a part of something greater.
Aside from the lyrics, the melody also adds to the mysterious and dreamy quality of the song. The vocals are haunting and emphasize the dreamy imagery of the lyrics. Every line is delivered with emotion and care, adding to the atmosphere of the song. It's a beautiful and contemplative piece that leaves a lasting impression.
Overall, "We All Float" delivers a message about our connection to nature and the wonder it can evoke. It reminds us that even the smallest things can reveal stories about us, and it's up to us to appreciate and understand them.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind is telling stories about us
The wind is revealing stories about us through its movement and how it interacts with the environment.
Writing words with sand and powder dust
The wind is using sand and powder dust to write these stories in a visual way.
Deserted squares and lonesome trees
These stories are often connected to empty and isolated places like deserted squares or lonesome trees.
Fall is telling stories about us
The season of fall is also telling stories about us, using its natural elements like leaves and powder dust to reveal parts of us.
Writing words with leaves and powder dust
Just like the wind, fall is using leaves and powder dust to write these stories visually.
Multi-coloured lanes of trees
These stories often take place in vibrant environments like lanes of trees with multiple colors.
The river telling stories about us
The river is also a storyteller, using water to reveal things about us.
Writing words with water full of lust
The river's stories are highlighted with water full of desire and passion.
Yellow purple green or blue
This water has different colors such as yellow, purple, green or blue, which signify different emotions or experiences.
Drip by drip revealing things on you
The river's stories slowly reveal things about the listener, drop by drop.
We all float
Despite being surrounded by different elements and experiences, we are all equal and light as we float through life.
Clouds of gold
These experiences and stories we collect through life are like golden clouds, unique and valuable.
The mountains make the sun arise
The mountains have the power to make the sun appear again, bringing light and hope to the listener's life.
Your rainbow coloured eyes can change the tide
The listener's eyes, which are full of different colors like a rainbow, have the potential to make a difference and bring about change.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX CALLIER
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