Apartment 26 was an electronic/metal band from Leamington Spa, England. The… Read Full Bio ↴Apartment 26 was an electronic/metal band from Leamington Spa, England. They played Ozzfest in 1999 and split up in 2004. They worked with Tchad Blake, at Real World Studios, on their self-financed "Music For The Massive", having scrapped "Album 1.5" after 2 years of production. The result was a much tighter band, and looser "live" sound, captured by Blake by making the band perform live in the studio. After selling the finished record to Atlantic/Wea the label shed half of its roster during a merge with Electra Records, including Apartment 26. The single "Give Me More" was a minor Modern Rock hit in 2004.

The name comes from David Lynch's Eraserhead, in which the character lives in Apartment 26

Axel Off
Apartment 26 Lyrics

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With strong intent I set the goal
Now spin the wheel, let the dice roll
I just try to be aware!
Arms stretchin out to take it all
Now spin the wheel and answer the call.
I just try to be aware.
I'm so enlightened by every corner of this box I chose
To live in. impatiently I wait.

Feeling alright?
You're the one I lean toward.
Gonna get it right
You're the one I lean toward.

What kind of purpose do you have?
I never meant to make you mad
Just try to be aware!
I wait for you, to keep the peace
Drippin with sweat and filth and grease
You should try to be aware!
Oh the stakes are increasing
You know it's just a business to me
Oh the insanity
Just take it by the scruff of the neck

[chorus]

You say you don't feel safe
So cover up your head
Quit lookin over there
Where do you want to go?
Feel free to take a seat
Just try to be aware!

That I am the devil
Dressed up like you
To lure you into a
False sense of security oh wait ...

[chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Axel Off" by Apartment 26 contains lyrics that are related to taking risks and being aware of your surroundings. The first verse starts with the line "With strong intent I set the goal, now spin the wheel, let the dice roll," which suggests that the singer is determined to take risks and leave it to chance to see what will happen. They demonstrate self-awareness by saying "I just try to be aware!" and are eager to "take it all." They also describe the self-imposed "box" they live in and that they are "enlightened" by every corner of it, yet they seem impatient for something more.

The second verse asks about the listener's purpose and apologizes for upsetting them. The singer waits for the listener to "keep the peace" and is aware of their own sweat and filth, requesting that the listener also tries to be aware. The stakes are increasing for both the singer and the listener, and it's just business to the singer. The chorus suggests that the listener is the only one the singer can trust and that they will get it right. The bridge is more menacing, with the singer pretending to be the devil in disguise, tempting the listener with false security.

Line by Line Meaning

With strong intent I set the goal
I am determined and focused on achieving my objective.

Now spin the wheel, let the dice roll
Let's take a chance and see what happens.

I just try to be aware!
I attempt to stay mindful and present in every moment.

Arms stretchin out to take it all
I am ready to seize every opportunity that presents itself.

Now spin the wheel and answer the call.
Let's take a risk and see where it leads us.

I'm so enlightened by every corner of this box I chose to live in. Impatiently I wait.
I have found satisfaction and contentment within my current circumstances, yet I anxiously await what the future holds.

Feeling alright?
Are you doing well?

You're the one I lean toward.
You are the person I rely on for support.

Gonna get it right, You're the one I lean toward.
We will succeed together, and you will always be my go-to person.

What kind of purpose do you have?
What motivates and drives you in your life goals?

I never meant to make you mad. Just try to be aware!
I regret upsetting you, but I hope you can find mindfulness in this situation.

I wait for you, to keep the peace. Drippin with sweat and filth and grease. You should try to be aware!
I rely on you to ease tensions and conflict, even if it comes at a physical cost. You too must stay mindful in such difficult circumstances.

Oh the stakes are increasing. You know it's just a business to me. Oh the insanity. Just take it by the scruff of the neck.
The pressure is mounting, yet I will approach it with a professional attitude. It can seem chaotic, but I will take control and manage the situation.

You say you don't feel safe. So cover up your head. Quit lookin over there. Where do you want to go? Feel free to take a seat...Just try to be aware!
You express your unease, so protect yourself. Stop obsessing about what's over there, and instead focus on your desired destination. Take a break and relax, but still be mindful of your surroundings.

That I am the devil, Dressed up like you. To lure you into a false sense of security oh wait...
I am manipulating you by pretending to be someone I'm not, just to deceive you and make you feel comfortable...or am I?

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