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)
World Is Mine
Hooverphonic Lyrics
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Inhale the fun
Now it's time for me to get on top
Of the world
Inhale the music and the warmth
The crowd is ready to bring me to the top
Of the world
'Cause the world is mine
I won't stop this time
Cause the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
I'm part of this illusive show
Time for me to get on stage
Lights fade
Tomorrow you'll be at my feet
Saturated senses set me free
It's all I need
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
Because the world is mine
I won't stop this time
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
Oh no
Oh no
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
The lyrics of Hooverphonic's "The World Is Mine" paint the picture of a performer at the height of their career, basking in the glory and adoration of their fans. The song has an air of triumph, as the singer takes a deep breath and revels in their success, asserting that the world belongs to them. The chorus is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the singer's determination to hold onto their success and continue their reign atop the world.
The verses describe the anticipation and excitement leading up to the performance, with the singer inhaling the energy and enthusiasm of both the crowd and the music itself. The experience is almost transcendent, with the singer feeling "so divine" as they take the stage and command the attention of everyone around them. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer will never stop striving for success and recognition, that they will continue to hold the world in their grasp.
Overall, "The World Is Mine" is a song about the thrill and power of success, and the joy that comes from achieving one's own ambitions.
Line by Line Meaning
Inhale the joy
Taking in the happiness in the air
Inhale the fun
Taking in the enjoyable atmosphere
Now it's time for me to get on top
It's time to take control
Of the world
Of everything around me
Inhale the music and the warmth
Taking in the crowd's energy and the warmth of the music
The crowd is ready to bring me to the top
Feeling the support of the audience to reach new heights
'Cause the world is mine
Feeling in control of everything around me
I won't stop this time
This time I won't give up or be held back
And I'm feeling so divine
Feeling empowered and special
I'm part of this illusive show
I'm a part of this elusive performance
Time for me to get on stage
It's my time to shine
Lights fade
The spotlight is on me
Tomorrow you'll be at my feet
Others will be looking up to me
Saturated senses set me free
Being fully immersed in the moment
It's all I need
This is everything I could ask for
The world, the world is mine
Everything is under my control
Oh no
Feeling unstoppable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VINCENT CAPPUCCIO, FRED CRICIEN, JORGE GUERRA, MATTHEW HENDERSON, WILLIAM SHEPLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lex
Inhale the joy
Inhale the fun
Now it's time for me to get on top
Of the world
Inhale the music and the warmth
The crowd is ready to bring me to the top
Of the world
'Cause the world is mine
I won't stop this time
Cause the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
I'm part of this illusive show
Time for me to get on stage
Lights fade
Tomorrow you'll be at my feet
Saturated senses set me free
It's all I need
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
Because the world is mine
I won't stop this time
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
Oh no
Oh no
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
Михаил Сергопольцев
"Мир Мой"
Вдохни радость, вдохни веселье
Теперь мне пора подняться на вершину
Мира
Вдохните музыку и тепло
Толпа готова вывести меня на вершину
Мира
Потому что мир мой
Я не остановлюсь на этот раз
Потому что мир мой
И я чувствую себя таким божественным
Я часть этого призрачного шоу
Время для меня, чтобы выйти на сцену
Огни исчезают
Завтра ты будешь у моих ног
Насыщенные чувства освобождают меня
Это все что мне нужно
Потому что мир мой
Я не остановлюсь на этот раз
Потому что мир мой
И я чувствую себя таким божественным
(Мир, мир мой
Я не остановлюсь на этот раз
Мир, мир мой
И я не остановлюсь на этот раз
О нет, о нет)
Потому что мир мой
Я не остановлюсь на этот раз
Потому что мир мой
И я чувствую себя таким божественным
King kevke 🤴
Adem het plezier in
Adem de lol in
Nu is het tijd voor me om de top
van de wereld te bereiken
Adem de muziek in en de warmte
De menigte is klaar om me naar de top
van de wereld te brengen
Omdat ze wereld van mij is
Zal ik deze keer niet stoppen
Omdat de wereld van mij is
en ik voel me zo hemels
Ik ben deel van deze denkbeeldige show
Het is tijd dat ik het poduim op ga
De lichten vervagen
Morgen zul je aan mijn voeten liggen
Bevredigende gevoelens verlossen me
Het is alles wat ik nodig heb
De wereld is van mij
en ik voel me zo hemels
Wim VE
This song keeps giving me good vibes after sooo many years ... from just around the corner of Hooverphonics' Home Base ...
juliano ROberto Silveira
Esta é uma das minhas músicas preferidas e obrigatórias para se escutar todos os dias! Super alto astral! "Pah pah rah paah paaah! "
helanoflute
very good. the brass arrangement is perfect
Shane Mc Caffrey
Googled Mile High the other night out of nostalgia, found this little gem in the process. What can I say this track is so underrated it's criminal.
Lex
Inhale the joy
Inhale the fun
Now it's time for me to get on top
Of the world
Inhale the music and the warmth
The crowd is ready to bring me to the top
Of the world
'Cause the world is mine
I won't stop this time
Cause the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
I'm part of this illusive show
Time for me to get on stage
Lights fade
Tomorrow you'll be at my feet
Saturated senses set me free
It's all I need
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
Because the world is mine
I won't stop this time
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
Oh no
Oh no
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
I won't stop this time
I won't stop this time
'Cause the world is mine
The world, the world is mine
And I'm feeling so divine
Alex Marinchik
Видел этот клип в 90-х, только недавно нашёл на Ютубе. В нём столько позитива!
NIBIRULIBERALDEMON21
i LOVE IT A SONG LIKE THIS IS NEEDED NOW!!! AND I KEEP PICTURING AUSTIN POWERS DANCING TO IT!!!
kdickson20001
First heard this when I was stationed in Sicily. Still listening almost 20 years later.
Salih198723
So underrated!
motulifelikefigures
Wish they had someting like this for eurovision, they would win.