After relocating to the Camden area of London, Apollo 440 recorded their debut album, Millennium Fever, and released it in 1994 on their own Stealth Sonic Recordings label (distributed by Epic Records). They have successfully invaded both the pop charts and the dancefloor with their combination of rock, techno, and ambient. They also changed the writing of their name from Apollo 440 to Apollo Four Forty in 1996, though switched back for their latest album.
The band had been most known for its remixes until the release of Liquid Cool in the UK. However, it was not until the success of the singles Krupa and Ain't Talkin' 'bout Dub that their own musical efforts were brought to international attention — particularly the latter contributed greatly to pushing Apollo 440 into the spotlight.
Currently, the band resides in Islington, London, having once again moved its headquarters (affectionately labelled Apollo Control).
In 2007, the band played a tribute gig to the late singer Billy MacKenzie and decided to go on after that.
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Stop the Rock
Apollo 440 Lyrics
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Stop the rock, stop the rock
Stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
You can´t stop the rock, stop the rock
Stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
You can´t stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
You can't stop the rock, can't stop the rock
Shake that paranoia, can´t stop the rock
Shake that paranoia, can't stop the rock
Come move me move me
Dancing like Madonna, into the groovy
Stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
You can´t stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
Let´s get down and dirty baby
Come get down and dirty babe
Down and dirty baby
Shape the rock like Henry Moore
Aphrodite at the waterhole, come on!
Stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
You can´t stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
The lyrics to Apollo 440's song "Stop the Rock" seem to be a call to action for the listener to let loose and dance to the beat. "Stop the rock" is repeated over and over again, almost as if to say that nothing can stop the power of the rock music and the urge to move to its rhythm. The lyrics urge the listener to shake off any feelings of paranoia and let the music take over, with a reference to dancing like Madonna.
The lyrics also reference "Henry Moore," likely in reference to the famous British sculptor, implying that the music is capable of shaping and molding the listener. Additionally, the mention of "Aphrodite at the waterhole" serves as an allusion to the graceful and timeless beauty of ancient Greek mythology.
Overall, the lyrics to "Stop the Rock" paint a picture of the euphoric feeling that comes with letting go and dancing to the power of rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop the rock, stop the rock
The song is urging the listener to stop the rock beat that is playing.
Stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
Even though the song is asking for the rock to stop, it recognizes that the beat cannot actually be stopped.
You can´t stop the rock, stop the rock
Reinforcing the previous lines, the song acknowledges the impossibility of stopping the rock beat.
Stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
Again urging for the rock to stop while acknowledging that it cannot be stopped.
You can´t stop the rock, can´t stop the rock
Repeating the message of the previous verse that emphasizes the impossible task of trying to stop the rock beat.
Shake that paranoia, can´t stop the rock
The song calls for the listener to shake off any doubts or insecurities and embrace the rock beat.
Shake that paranoia, can't stop the rock
Reiterating the previous line and emphasizing the theme of letting go and enjoying the music.
Come move me move me
Asking for the listener to start moving and dancing to the beat of the music.
Dancing like Madonna, into the groovy
Encouraging the listener to dance with the same energy and feeling as Madonna, and to become fully immersed in the music.
Let's get down and dirty baby
The song encourages the listener to let loose and have fun, without worrying about being too formal or polite.
Come get down and dirty babe
Reiterating the previous line, and emphasizing the message of having a good time without inhibitions.
Shape the rock like Henry Moore
This line references Henry Moore, a British sculptor known for his abstract shapes, and is encouraging the listener to shape the rock beat however they want.
Aphrodite at the waterhole, come on!
Referencing the Greek goddess of love and beauty, this line is urging the listener to fully embrace their sensuality and let the music transport them.
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Written by: HOWARD GRAY, IAN HOXLEY, NORMAN FISHER-JONES, TREVOR GRAY
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