1) Apollo was formed in 1… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Apollo was formed in 1969. They released one album, Apollo (1970). Their music was occasionally heavy and the band sounds like Led Zeppelin or Procol Harum, with little bit King Crimson in it. Members have been in other Finnish progressive projects.
2) Apollo was a post-hardcore/experimental rock band from North Bend/Coos Bay, Oregon, United States.
Bio of theirs from 2011:
"Beginning in early 2010, Apollo has gained recognition for becoming one of the rising artists in Oregon. Starting in the small town of North Bend, Apollo was publicized in local news papers and played on local radio stations, and now wants to further their reach on the West Coast. Their inspiration derived mainly from the early post-hardcore music and mixed with their early roots of jazz, has gained a reputation of being “an original sound”. The music being the main focus of the band was given a window of experimentation, grounded rhythmically with diverse bass and drums, along with coordinated ambient guitars and the voices of virtually every member in the band. Aided with the help of their front man Tyler Mansfield, Apollo self recorded their first album the “Apollo EP", which included six songs, and two instrumentals. After they had built an aesthetic, coining the Apollo “A” as their symbol, and releasing many self made design made by Sam Duell(Dead Sea Design), the band sought the business help of management. Having recently been taken in by Monolith Management the band hopes that their so far hard work will pay off in their next album that is currently untitled. The new album is, says the band, "better the anything we have written and will show our true colors."
Members:
Tyler Mansfield (Vocals)
Sam Duell (Guitar/Vocals)
Justin Sweet (Guitar)
Scott Mecum (Bass)
Anthony Hatzel (Drums/Vocals)
Luke Sanchez (Bass)
Chris Krajewski (Bass/Vocals)
Their full-length album 'We Must Be Feeling The Full Moon' was released in 2013, featured 11 songs and a much more unorthodox approach to writing, making it Apollo's first real full length album. Before this they released a self-titled EP in late 2010 and an EP in 2011 called 'Lighthouse'.
3) Apollo was fronted as one of the young and hopeful Norwegian hip-hop artists when he released his debut album. This was when Norwegian rap was relatively new (at least successfully) and many believed his flow would make Apollo the most successful in time. Unfortunately he waited many years before releasing his second album and never quite reached the top. His albums are considered good ones, though he didn't make the hall of fame. He's maybe biggest hit was the sample of Janicke "J-Diva"'s "Svake Mennesker".
4) Apollo is an alias of Megara vs. DJ Lee.
5) Apollo is a new Danish rock act from Copenhagen rising up from the underground. The band has just returned from Varispeed Studios in Sweden where they recorded the first half of their coming debut album. The second half will be recorded in April, and the album is due out in September '09. But in the meantime there is a limited edition EP - "Songs From the Night and Songs For Tonight" - that has been out since February '09.
5) Apollo is an alias of Luke Knight (We Were Ravens, Methuselah). Apollo releases tend to center around the construction of deep, spacious, and hypnotic drones and soundscapes.
6) Apollo Indie Dance / Post Punk band from Ballarat, Australia. They Began mid 2009 when two kids decided to constructively channel their boredom in the form of melodic sound. After a short period of time another two gentlemen were thrown in the mix, unearthing a distinct sound from which Apollo were born. Remaining hidden for the best part of their first year as a band, the Apollo team steadily brewed a unique mix of dance, post-punk & pop, as well as shooting the odd hoop or two. 2010 saw Apollo finally break out onto the local scene, turning a few heads with some demo tracks and a high energy live show. Now with some experience under their belt and some ambition in their heads Apollo have a long and winding path in front of them. Apollo were added to the Grovin the Moo festival line up in 2010, Bendigo leg and shared the stage with acts such as Silverchair, Tegan and Sara, Grinspoon, Spoon, Howl and many more.
7) APOLLO is a 21 year old singer/songwriter, born and raised in Long Island, NY. Heavily influenced by the sounds of pop and R&B music, APOLLO creates a sound that captures the experience of young, queer, Black man navigating romance, heartbreak and the fragility of one's ego.
Undertow
Apollo Lyrics
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The tier takes to the water it throws me out into the sea.
For long, I've been wondering what we're singing for, what we're reaching for.
How long will it take to find what we're reaching for what we're singing for?
This all seems so clouded now; just get me back to the surface. Back to the surface.
I can't see where we're headed now, unless we want it all. Unless you want it all.
Show me what is waiting at the top of our lungs.
Carefully we calm the sea. It's showing me what we can be.
This time we have to push forward. We have to face everything. This time we have to push through.
To satisfy our longings.
Show me what is waiting at the top of our lungs.
And we'll sing out what's sitting at the tips of our tongues.
The waves come down.
With every push to the bottom we know that the only place left to go is home.
The undertow it lets me go.
We're heading back to the surface, back to the surface.
We're heading back to the surface again.
Show me what we're singing for and I'll show you what we are dreaming for.
(Dreaming for) the tide is pulling out; we're standing up, and singing out loud.
We're singing out. This all seems so glaring now.
We're headed back to the surface.
Back to the surface. I can see where we're headed now.
Because we want it all, because we want it all.
The song "Undertow" by Apollo explores themes of self-discovery and perseverance. The lyrics describe the singer being thrown into the sea by a force greater than themselves and struggling to find their way back to the surface. The singer questions the purpose of their journey and wonders what they are singing and reaching for. They long to know what is waiting for them at the top of their lungs and the tips of their tongues. The lyrics also reference the sea calming down and showing the singer what they can be.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes that they must push forward and face everything in order to satisfy their longings. The waves continue to push them down but they keep moving forward until they are finally released by the undertow and can return to the surface. The singer then sings about how they know where they are headed now because they want it all. They stand up and sing out loud as the tide is pulling out, demonstrating their newfound confidence and purpose.
Overall, "Undertow" encourages listeners to persevere through difficult times and keep pushing forward to achieve their goals. It emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and being true to oneself in order to find fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
The tier takes to the water it throws me out into the sea.
I am being thrown into the vastness of the sea by the waves.
For long, I've been wondering what we're singing for, what we're reaching for.
I have been questioning our purpose and goals for a while now.
How long will it take to find what we're reaching for what we're singing for?
I am unsure of how much time it will take to discover our purpose and goals.
This all seems so clouded now; just get me back to the surface. Back to the surface.
Everything is unclear and confusing right now, I just want to get back to a place of clarity.
I can't see where we're headed now, unless we want it all. Unless you want it all.
It is hard for me to see where our journey is taking us, unless we have a clear and ambitious goal.
Show me what is waiting at the top of our lungs.
Reveal to me the deep desires and dreams that are within us.
And we'll sing out what's sitting at the tips of our tongues.
Once we identify our dreams, we will passionately express them.
Carefully we calm the sea. It's showing me what we can be.
We take deliberate actions to quiet the chaos around us, revealing our potential.
This time we have to push forward. We have to face everything. This time we have to push through.
We must summon the courage to confront and overcome any obstacles in our path.
To satisfy our longings.
We must achieve our deepest desires and fulfill our purpose.
The waves come down.
The struggle and challenges we face can be overwhelming.
With every push to the bottom we know that the only place left to go is home.
Despite the challenges, we know that the only way is to keep pushing forward towards our ultimate destination.
The undertow it lets me go.
The forces that were once holding me back are now releasing me towards progress.
We're heading back to the surface, back to the surface.
We are returning to a place of clarity and purpose.
Show me what we're singing for and I'll show you what we are dreaming for.
If you can tell me our purpose and goals, I can reveal our deepest dreams and aspirations.
(Dreaming for) the tide is pulling out; we're standing up, and singing out loud.
Our confidence and passion is growing as we see progress and success.
We're singing out. This all seems so glaring now.
We are proudly expressing our purpose and dreams, and everything is now clear and bright.
We're headed back to the surface. Back to the surface.
We are returning to a state of clarity and focus.
I can see where we're headed now. Because we want it all, because we want it all.
Our ambition and drive is now clear, and we are confidently pursuing our goals.
Contributed by Jayce I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
alex setera
Wow, I went to you guys' concert at the Green Spot here in Coos Bay... You guys blew my face off with awesomeness. I love you guys. Keep it up! Totally going to any concert you guys do within a 100mile radius for sure. Awesome guys... just way too awesome!
Mike Perez
Good stuff guys! Hope to play with you dudes soon
Thomas Kyelberg
Great Sounds by some Kids from Coos County..Check it out.They sound Great
jim barton
sounds great. who is singing?