Hello Apollo is a five-part band from Gainesville, Virginia headed by mostl… Read Full Bio ↴Hello Apollo is a five-part band from Gainesville, Virginia headed by mostly ex-Pressmen members. Their first demo "Capital Kritic Pt 1", a rough recording done in the drummer's basement, was released on September 28th. Most of the band's music is developed between the bassist, Michael Feldmann, and the lead guitarist, Josh Caro. Lead singer Drew Prendergrast is often too lazy to write lyrics, which explains the mostly instrumental nature of their songs.

Ruby
Hello Apollo Lyrics

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Ruby, you're moving fast again
Ruby, you're up at two A.M.
You spun me 'round, to the sound
Of this concrete street playground
Stole the sun, and you rode it to Days Inn

Ruby, you're moving fast again
Ruby, you're up at two A.M.

You spun me 'round, to the sound
Of this concrete street playground
Stole the sun, and you rode it to Days Inn

Saw you make a break for your car
Let those people kill them with their jaws

And you crashed into me
All the stars in the sea
Found a key to the dark, the blue in your heart
Was no match for these

And you crashed into me
All the stars in the sea
Found a key to the dark, the blue in your heart

Was no match for these
And you split to the trees

Overall Meaning

The song "Ruby" by Hello Apollo tells the story of a girl named Ruby who is always on the move, never staying in one place for too long. She is described as moving fast and staying up late at night. Ruby is portrayed as someone who is constantly seeking excitement and adventure, always wanting more than what she has. The lyrics paint a picture of a cityscape, with concrete streets serving as a playground for Ruby. The metaphor of stealing the sun and riding it to Days Inn portrays Ruby as someone who takes what she wants and goes where she wants without any regard for anyone else.

The chorus of the song talks about how Ruby crashes into the singer, but all the stars in the sea cannot match the intensity of her emotions. The lyrics also suggest that Ruby has a dark side, represented by the blue in her heart. Despite this darkness, she is still able to find a key to it and confront it. The final line of the chorus, "And you split to the trees," suggests that Ruby eventually leaves and goes off on her own again.

Line by Line Meaning

Ruby, you're moving fast again
The subject, Ruby, is in motion, quickly navigating through life once again.

Ruby, you're up at two A.M.
Ruby is consciously active during the early hours of the morning, suggesting she may have something on her mind.

You spun me 'round, to the sound Of this concrete street playground
Ruby had a profound effect on the singer and they found themselves lost in the energy of the city streets.

Stole the sun, and you rode it to Days Inn
Ruby's ambition led her to seize control of the day and take full advantage of it at a hotel.

Saw you make a break for your car Let those people kill them with their jaws
The artist observes Ruby making a run for her vehicle and suggests she prioritizes her own well-being over the opinions of others.

And you crashed into me All the stars in the sea Found a key to the dark, the blue in your heart Was no match for these
Ruby collided with the singer and this experience revealed a new perspective and purpose in life. Her usual demeanor of sadness could not overcome the connection they shared.

And you split to the trees
Ruby chooses to retreat to nature for introspection and reflection.

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