The band made a breakthrough appearance at the 1999 Noorderslagfestival in Groningen, resulting in lots of record deal offers. Contracted by Sony's S.M.A.R.T. label, they released their first album Till Monkeys Fly in January 2000. Produced by Michael Schoots, former Urban Dance Squad drummer, the album hit the charts receiving nationwide airplay. Both the first single Feel Like Flying and the second one, Blue Days, became a 3FM megahit. Their festival appearances on Parkpop and Lowlands confirmed their image as a live-act.
Summer 2001 Here We Go, Stereo! was released as their second full-length record. Widely acclaimed, this record was their ticket to play at the Netherlands's largest festival: Pinkpop.
While working on their third album, Sony ended the record deal. With help from Dutch radio station 3FM and the producer of their first album, they signed a contract with PIAS, to release their 3rd album early 2005. The fresh and mature sound, combined with a more serious approach on songwriting got Another Day a slow start with Happy Family. The second single Love You More hits hard: they claimed 3rd spot on the Dutch Top 40; the album skyrocketed to 6th position in the Album Charts. A succesful club tour during autumn and winter 2005 resulted in the release of their first live DVD called Another Night. And the fans really found their true love back, voting Racoon to be Pinkpop's Gouden Tip ("Viewers Choice") for 2006, claiming a spot on the mainstage.
After this clubtour they decided to fulfill a long-lasting dream for the bands vocalist (Bart van der Weide) and went on a theatertour all across Holland, with the adition of a keyboardplayer (Manu van Os) and a re-write of most of the songs to slim them down a bit. They blew away most fans with the awsome sounding back to basics tour filled with emotions and a new track called Close Your Eyes.
After the theatertour Manu went on to join Di-rect for their theatertour. Currently the band is recording a new album
Members
- Bart van der Weide (vocals)
- Dennis Huige (guitar)
- Stefan de Kroon (bass)
- Paul Bukkens (drums)
Links
www.racoon.nl
Official fansite
PIAS Nederland
3FM
Reach
Racoon Lyrics
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Pretty fed up right here, time for me to leave
Pretty sure I cannot stay
You lost your beliefs and a piece of me
I was tied down in your safetynet, how much safer can you get
You dropped me in the deep and in the deep I cannot breathe
You walked out, ok I'll back myself
I screamed out, I trusted on your help
You backed out, ok, I'll back myself
I was down, I was under and I couldn't break my fall
You crossed your heart, hoped to die, you said to me
that I could fly if I wanted to, I couldn't fall
Well you lied
Chorus
I don't see it anymore, she said don't worry buddy,
'cause they're the same like before
You gotta remember, so you won't forget
'Cause if memories save me, then I live I bet
You just got to remember, you'll always forget
So if memories leave ,then I guess it means that I'm dead
Chorus
The song "Reach" by Racoon seems to be about a relationship that has ended on a sour note. The singer apologizes for leaving, but also indicates that it was time to go due to feeling "pretty fed up" and "pretty sure I cannot stay." It appears that the other person in the relationship had lost their beliefs and a piece of the singer as well. They were tied down in a "safety net" that didn't feel very safe, and when they needed help, the other person promised they would provide it but ultimately failed to follow through. The singer feels that they were dropped into deep waters where they cannot breathe.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the other person in the relationship did not come through when needed: "You crossed your heart, hoped to die, you said to me that I could fly if I wanted to, I couldn't fall...Well, you lied." The second half of the song seems to be about the process of moving on from this relationship. The singer is encouraged to remember in order to prevent forgetting, but at the same time, acknowledges that memories can sometimes be painful. The final lines suggest that if memories leave, then "I guess it means that I'm dead."
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle of leaving a relationship that has become toxic and realizing that sometimes, you have to rely on yourself rather than others for support.
Line by Line Meaning
I am sorry that you missed me, guess I'm on my way
I regret leaving you but it's time for me to move on.
Pretty fed up right here, time for me to leave
I'm tired of this situation and need to leave.
Pretty sure I cannot stay
I'm confident that I cannot stay any longer.
You lost your beliefs and a piece of me
You lost your faith and it caused me to lose a part of myself.
I was tied down in your safetynet, how much safer can you get
I was trapped in your safety net, but how safe is it if I can't escape?
You dropped me in the deep and in the deep I cannot breathe
You left me in a difficult situation where I feel suffocated and unable to breathe.
So I reached out and you promised you would help
I asked for your help and you made a promise to assist me.
You walked out, ok I'll back myself
You abandoned me, but I'll have to rely on myself now.
I screamed out, I trusted on your help
I cried out for your assistance and expected you to come through.
You backed out, ok, I'll back myself
You reneged on your promise, but I'll take care of myself instead.
I was down, I was under and I couldn't break my fall
I was struggling and unable to recover from a difficult situation.
You crossed your heart, hoped to die, you said to me that I could fly if I wanted to, I couldn't fall. Well you lied
You made a promise and swore that I could succeed, but I couldn't and you lied to me.
I don't see it anymore, she said don't worry buddy, 'cause they're the same like before
I can't see the future, but someone reassured me that things will go back to how they were.
You gotta remember, so you won't forget. 'Cause if memories save me, then I live, I bet
It's important to remember one's past experiences to avoid forgetting them. Memories are what define and keep us alive.
You just got to remember, you'll always forget
Despite trying to keep memories alive, they will inevitably be forgotten.
So if memories leave ,then I guess it means that I'm dead
If all memories fade away, then it's like I never existed.
Chorus
Refrain from the song.
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
secretagent pasta
Raccoons are just at another level. You cant even get angry at them for stealing your food because they are just too cute ♥️
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Oh cute she is !! Smart trash panda !
EgadsNo
Don't like competition huh Lime Lives?
Sarah Augustine
They are cute and snuggly until they steal your eggs and kill your hens. I am hoping my mountain climbing clips keep them out of my coop. They are smart and agile, no doubt.
secretagent pasta
@Sarah Augustine We have the same problems with foxes. They are so smart and nimble, they can break in and kill all your chickens in one night. It's sad but I still love foxes. I just feel bad for the poor hens.
Th0m1sl4v
Actually Humans are the pest,
Susan Long
LOVE it! We had a pet raccoon when I was a kid. When we went on vacation, we left it with my best friend whose mom was my mom's best friend and was absolutely crazy!! By the time we got home, Karyl had taught our pet to sit up at the table -- on a chair -- and, using a spoon, eat ice cream from a bowl!!! They are SO smart!!!
Octagon9
super smart
that’s why u can’t let them
Blackbeard
@Octagon9 ya they be eating all of your food, they don’t care if it’s close, they will figure out the way to open it.
rogstar, madu #357
karyl is also amazing in this case lmao