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.
The World Exploded Into Love
Bob Schneider Lyrics
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It's just a feeling if you know what I mean
A delectable dimension undetectable by sight
It'll fill up your heart in the dead of the night
Some say its an astral plane
Can't be described can't be explained
The world exploded into love all around me
And everytime I take a look around me
I have to smile
Oh is our life just an illusion
There is no need to figure it out
The separation exists not in your love filled heart
But only in your mind
The real story's all around you
Even now it surrounds you
Even now I feel the power
The world exploded into love all around me
The world exploded into love all around me
And everytime I take a look around me
I have to smile
The song "The World Exploded Into Love" by Bob Schneider explores the idea of a universe that is beyond the realm of human perception. The lyrics suggest that there is a dimension that can only be felt and experienced, but not seen. The description of this dimension is a metaphor for the feeling of love that can fill up one's heart in the dead of night. The song proposes the idea that this love and dimension, which some people attribute to being an astral plane, cannot be described or explained in words.
The chorus of the song, "The world exploded into love all around me," suggests the sudden and overwhelming experience of being surrounded by love. The lyrics emphasize the power of this experience as it has the ability to make the listener smile while looking around them. The song also touches on the idea of life being an illusion and emphasizes that there is no need to figure it out. The separation that appears to exist between individuals is only in their minds and not in their love-filled hearts.
Overall, the song suggests the idea that there is a world of love and emotion beyond the scientific explanation of reality. The lyrics suggest that this world can be accessed through the heart and is a liberating experience.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a universe that can't be seen
There's a sublime existence beyond our grasp
It's just a feeling if you know what I mean
An ephemeral sense, if only you apprehend
A delectable dimension undetectable by sight
An ancestral dimension that's unfathomable for eyes
It'll fill up your heart in the dead of the night
It may ignite a burner within during moonlit hours
Some say its an astral plane
It's an elusive astral plain for some that escapes description
Can't be described can't be explained
It's intangible that can't be put in words or expressed
The world exploded into love all around me
Love is everywhere and it's soul-stirring
The world exploded into love all around me
Love is ubiquitous and buoyant
And everytime I take a look around me
Every time I perceive it in my surroundings
I have to smile
I can't help but be happy and content
Oh is our life just an illusion
Is our existence a mere figment?
There is no need to figure it out
It's futile to conceptualize or rationalize
The separation exists not in your love filled heart
No disparity in affection-filled bosoms
But only in your mind
Yet there's division only in thoughts
The real story's all around you
The veritable tale is encircling you
Even now it surrounds you
It encompasses your being as we speak
Even now I feel the power
Even now, it's invigorating my soul
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: ROBERT SCHNEIDER, ROBERT LINWOOD SCHNEIDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@skittykitty1110
The lost husband brought me here. What a beautiful song! Cant get enough of this.
@ronalindalandicho3948
Me too dear
@hervedavidh4117
Mee too.
@dawndoty7000
Me too! "Wish the Wind Would Blow Me"..... Never heard of this artist till that movie!? Love his voice!!!
@sethgolas6189
Same here! I haven't heard of him at all until that movie, and I absolutely love all of his songs! I looked him up and it's a shame that he's not got as much of a following as he deserves. The man makes some truly beautiful songs and he deserves a larger audience!
@veronicajohns11
Me too. A Good Movie.
💘 this song
@abundancefavored4493
The Lost Husband brought me here. This song is so beautiful. Considering the things happening in this world today, WE need Love to explode all around us right now. This is on my playlist, sitting on the deck, chilling out, sipping a glass of wine or cold beer, while being thankful for the moment.Love your family!
God Bless.
@fountain855
Me too,beautiful song! I love the other song .. wish the wind would blow, it's so beautiful as well
@ronalindalandicho3948
The lost husband brought me here..
@donisecoonrod3072
Saw the movie, had to look this up. Great song, fantastic video! Thanks, Bob Scneider!