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
Telephone Song
Racoon Lyrics
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But still don't here the ring at all
And you promised me the use of the telephone
And now my seat is getting warm
And my drawing go to be a bore
And I'm feeling all alone
She lies there very peacefully
And she looks at me with eyes that say 'Don't panic man'
She'll call…
Well it's Saturday and it rains outside
And Ben Folds helped me through the night
And doggie is waiting by the door for me
You didn't call me yesterday,
Maybe you've got the guts today,
Not that you are that important to me
The dog is lazy, oh so sweet,
She lies there very peacefully
And she looks at me with eyes that say 'Don't panic man'
She'll call…
You know, she will
I'm going out, have work to do
So I don't have don't have to think about
You obviously are different than I thought
You didn't call me yesterday,
You didn't call today
Well, that's okay, I wouldn't have a clue, just what to say
And as I open up the door, to walk the dog, just slight before,
The phone is ringing, my heart is pounding,
She called
To say I shouldn't worry
I shouldn't worry
The song Telephone Song by Racoon talks about waiting for someone to call on the telephone, but they don't hear the ring at all. The singer is feeling alone and bored while waiting for the call. They have been promised the use of the telephone but it seems like the other person hasn't kept their promise. The singer's dog is lying beside them and looks at them in a way that says "Don't panic man" to reassure them. Later, the singer reveals that the person they are waiting for didn't call the day before either, but it seems okay because they aren't that important to them.
As the song progresses, the singer decides to go out and work instead of waiting for the call. As they are about to walk their dog, the phone finally rings and it's the person they were waiting for. They tell the singer not to worry and that's how the song ends.
Overall, the song depicts the feeling of waiting for someone to reach out and failing to get in touch with them. It also touches upon themes of loneliness, boredom, and the desire for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting here for you to call
The singer eagerly anticipates a call, but has not received one.
But still don't hear the ring at all
They haven't heard the phone ring yet.
And you promised me the use of the telephone
Someone promised them access to the telephone.
And now my seat is getting warm
Sitting and waiting is getting tedious.
And my drawing go to be a bore
Their drawing is becoming boring due to lack of stimulation.
And I'm feeling all alone
They are feeling abandoned.
The dog is lazy, oh so sweet
The dog is calm and affectionate.
She lies there very peacefully
The dog is resting calmly.
And she looks at me with eyes that say 'Don't panic man'
The singer perceives a reassuring presence from the dog.
She'll call
Suggests that the singer believes someone will eventually call.
Well it's Saturday and it rains outside
The weather is bad outside.
And Ben Folds helped me through the night
The singer listened to Ben Folds music the previous night.
And doggie is waiting by the door for me
The dog is waiting for the singer by the door.
You didn't call me yesterday
Someone who said they would call, didn't.
Maybe you've got the guts today
The singer questions whether the other person has the courage to make the call.
Not that you are that important to me
The singer implies that the other person isn't that significant.
I'm going out, have work to do
The singer is leaving the house to do some work.
So I don't have don't have to think about
They don't want to continue worrying or stressing over a phone call.
You obviously are different than I thought
The singer admits that their perception of the other person was incorrect.
You didn't call me yesterday, You didn't call today
Reiteration of the lack of phone call.
Well, that's okay, I wouldn't have a clue, just what to say
They don't know what they would have said on the phone anyway.
And as I open up the door, to walk the dog, just slight before, The phone is ringing, my heart is pounding
The singer rushes to answer the phone as they leave the house.
She called, to say I shouldn't worry
The other person eventually called to reassure the singer.
I shouldn't worry, you know, she will
They suggest that worrying was unnecessary because the call eventually came.
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.