For nearly ten years, Schneider has performed a Monday night residency at the Saxon Pub, an intimate and legendary venue on South Lamar, Austin, Texas. Schneider and the members of Lonelyland, the band name that he uses to keep these shows “underground,” are seated on stage as they work through a “live rehearsal” of songs that Schneider calls up from his repertoire of over four hundred songs.
There are always new songs that are played for the first time or new
arrangements of classics that are tested. The show often begins with acoustic, somber and introspective songs and eventually gives way to storytelling, raunchy rock and comedic breaks.
But anything goes…really. And, that is exactly what the audience loves about Schneider.
Schneider's recording career spans some 20 albums, which include eight solo albums and those with his bands, all of which are legendary in the Austin, Texas music scene of the 90’s, The Scabs, Joe Rockhead and The Ugly Americans. There are many peaks within these albums but Lonelyland (2001) and I’m Good Now (2004) stand out at as the “mainstream highlights” while The Galaxy Kings (2002) and Underneath the Onion Trees (2000), are beautiful “artistic statements” and fan favorites.
If you take a journey through this collection of albums you’ll discover an artist with no boundaries. Schneider's repertoire covers a spectrum of musical styles…. mambo, rap, blues, country, Latin, swing, soul, even bluegrass…. all done with the aplomb of a virtuoso of any one of those musical genres.
Many of these genres are explored on Schneider’s album, Tarantula. Tarantula sparkles with songs that reflect a songwriter, artist and entertainer at the peak of his creative heights. It is an apex in Schneider's album catalog and stands alongside Lonelyland and I’m Good Now as one of his best.
Fans will know “['track artist=Bob Schneider]Tarantula” as the name of the song that has been Schneider's live signature for years. It’s the part of the show where the audience jumps to their feet, dances in the aisles, howls at the moon and sings the refrain along with Schneider. Sheer fun.
The song has never been available on a studio album so fans will know right away that they are in for a treat. Those lucky enough to have been at the Saxon the night that the lead single, “40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet)” was debuted knew right away that they were in for something special with this album. There is a beautiful heart-rendering break-up song, “Changing Your Mind,” with Patty Griffin lending even more rue. “Trash” and “Bicycle Vs. The Car” both prove again that Bob is a master of pop hooks, melody and inspired wordplay.
Bob Schneider: At A Glance
He was born in Michigan but moved to Germany when he was two where he grew up attending Catholic school. His father sang opera and his mother taught school. He left Germany as a student to attend art school at the University of Texas/El Paso. He dropped out and moved to Austin where he struggled around as a musician before gaining some national recognition via his punk-funk band Joe Rockhead. He signed to Capricorn Records as the rock n’soul band, Ugly Americans, and nearly simultaneously formed The Scabs with a band of infamous Austin neo-legends known for (and still performing) their outrageous live shows.
In 1999, Bob took a solo turn to explore his introspective singer/songwriter side, and in 2001, Republic Records signs him after Lonelyland, explodes in his hometown and becomes (and remains) the biggest selling album in the history of Austin’s infamous Waterloo Records. A couple of self-released “artistic exploration” albums are released before, I’m Good Now, is released on Vanguard in 2004, and there is another flirt with mainstream chart success with the singles, “Captain Kirk” and “Come With Me Tonight.”
He has built his audience by touring relentlessly and over the years has opened for the Dixie Chicks, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews and the H.O.R.D.E Tour, but mostly through headlining club and theater tours. Bob will be on tour in May and June of 2009 playing songs from the new album, Tarantula.
Round & Round
Bob Schneider Lyrics
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And hits the ground with a smack
And you're back on the wrong track
Where' your at when you lost you're head
Get out of bed that's what I said
And you're feeling like the dead seeing red
Reborn where's my porn
My pants are torn up damnit where's the wine
Bustin' clocks changin' my locks
I know the time it's time to get up
And get out and get over this
But I don't know how and I don't know why
And the world goes round
And the world goes around
And the world goes round round
When your bets been beat and they turn up the heat
And you feel a little weak and you can hardly speak
And the coconuts come to your house with a bomb
And blow up the cake you got from your mom
And your diapers aren't dry and the neighbors all die
And you feel a little high a little higher than the big blue sky
And you wring your hands and the blood pours out
And the blood pours out
When your friends evaporate and you can't catch a break
And you're tied to the stake and everything you hate
Comes crashing down on your big round
Golen greazy crown and you can't make a sound
And you feel like your drowning and you stumble through the dark
And the dogs start to bark and you're fired on a lark
And your skin starts to spark and you're burning up inside
And your dentures start to slide
The lyrics in Bob Schneider's song "Round & Round" are a reflection of the turmoil that a person goes through when going through difficult times. The song uses vivid imagery to describe the feelings of being lost, confused, and hopeless. When "your head falls off your neck and hits the ground with a smack," it represents losing control and feeling like everything is falling apart. The song talks about feeling like you're drowning, being burned up from within, and feeling weak and unable to speak. In the face of all these challenges, the song urges the listener to get up and get out of bed, to try to find a way to get back on track, even if they don't know how.
The chorus of the song, "And the world goes round and round," reminds us that life keeps moving forward, even when everything feels like it's spiraling out of control. The song acknowledges that sometimes it's hard to find your way, but that doesn't mean you should give up. Instead, it urges you to keep going, to keep trying to find a way to move past the obstacles and challenges that life throws your way.
The lyrics of "Round & Round" are relatable to anyone who has ever gone through a tough time. It's a powerful message about the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up, even when things seem hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
When your head falls off your neck
When you feel like you've lost your mind
And hits the ground with a smack
And you're completely disoriented
And you're back on the wrong track
And you're feeling lost and off-course in life
Where' your at when you lost you're head
Where are you when you feel like you've lost control?
Get out of bed that's what I said
You need to snap out of it
And you're feeling like the dead seeing red
And you're feeling incredibly angry and frustrated
Reborn where's my porn
You're trying to find some sort of comfort or escape
My pants are torn up damnit where's the wine
You're looking for anything to ease your pain
Put my body in a pine box baby
You feel like you're ready to give up
Bustin' clocks changin' my locks
You're trying to take control of your life
I know the time it's time to get up
You know you need to make a change
And get out and get over this
And you need to move on from whatever is holding you back
But I don't know how and I don't know why
But you feel lost and unsure of the path forward
And the world goes round
But life keeps moving forward
And the world goes around
Whether you're ready or not
And the world goes round & round
It's a never-ending cycle of ups and downs
When your bets been beat and they turn up the heat
When you feel like you're losing and the pressure is rising
And you feel a little weak and you can hardly speak
And you're feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope
And the coconuts come to your house with a bomb
And unexpected and catastrophic events occur
And blow up the cake you got from your mom
And even the things that should bring you joy get destroyed
And your diapers aren't dry and the neighbors all die
And everything seems to be going wrong at once
And you feel a little high a little higher than the big blue sky
And you're feeling completely out of control
And you wring your hands and the blood pours out
And you're just trying to get a grip on things
When your friends evaporate and you can't catch a break
When everything seems to be turning against you
And you're tied to the stake and everything you hate
And the things you dislike seem to be everywhere
Comes crashing down on your big round
And you feel like the world is crushing you
Golen greazy crown and you can't make a sound
And you feel powerless to change your circumstances
And you feel like your drowning and you stumble through the dark
And you're struggling to keep your head above water
And the dogs start to bark and you're fired on a lark
And everything seems to be happening at once
And your skin starts to spark and you're burning up inside
And you're feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope
And your dentures start to slide
And even the things you thought were stable start to fall apart
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Written by: ROBERT LINWOOD SCHNEIDER
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When your head falls off your neck
And hits the ground with a smack
And you're back on the wrong track
Where' your at when you lost you're head
Get out of bed that's what I said
And you're feeling like the dead seeing red
Reborn where's my porn
My pants are torn up damnit where's the wine
Put my body in a pine box baby
Bustin' clocks changin' my locks
I know the time it's time to get up
And get out and get over this
But I don't know how and I don't know why
And the world goes round
And the world goes around
And the world goes round & round
When your bets been beat and they turn up the heat
And you feel a little weak and you can hardly speak
And the coconuts come to your house with a bomb
And blow up the cake you got from your mom
And your diapers aren't dry and the neighbors all die
And you feel a little high a little higher than the big blue sky
And you wring your hands and the blood pours out
And the blood pours out
When your friends evaporate and you can't catch a break
And you're tied to the stake and everything you hate
Comes crashing down on your big round
Golen greazy crown and you can't make a sound
And you feel like your drowning and you stumble through the dark
And the dogs start to bark and you're fired on a lark
And your skin starts to spark and you're burning up inside
And your dentures start to slide
Luke S.
loved this song
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When your head falls off your neck
And hits the ground with a smack
And you're back on the wrong track
Where' your at when you lost you're head
Get out of bed that's what I said
And you're feeling like the dead seeing red
Reborn where's my porn
My pants are torn up damnit where's the wine
Put my body in a pine box baby
Bustin' clocks changin' my locks
I know the time it's time to get up
And get out and get over this
But I don't know how and I don't know why
And the world goes round
And the world goes around
And the world goes round & round
When your bets been beat and they turn up the heat
And you feel a little weak and you can hardly speak
And the coconuts come to your house with a bomb
And blow up the cake you got from your mom
And your diapers aren't dry and the neighbors all die
And you feel a little high a little higher than the big blue sky
And you wring your hands and the blood pours out
And the blood pours out
When your friends evaporate and you can't catch a break
And you're tied to the stake and everything you hate
Comes crashing down on your big round
Golen greazy crown and you can't make a sound
And you feel like your drowning and you stumble through the dark
And the dogs start to bark and you're fired on a lark
And your skin starts to spark and you're burning up inside
And your dentures start to slide
Vicki Reed
Very cool sounds.
Lane Randall
My left ear really enjoyed the acoustics
Carol Clark
Who is the soprano or contratenor who sings background on this tune? If anyone knows, let me know. Thanks.
Nathan Fazzio
it was sandra bullock's mom. Sandra featured a few of his songs in her movies as well. She has since passed.