Apple Pie Bed
Lawrence Arabia Lyrics


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Since you met me you've been trying to pull me out of this apple pie bed
You've been pulling, you've been winching, you've been hoisting
But my legs are made of lead

And all I could hear from the very start was the frequency
Of your beating heart
I was consumed with greed
You were like weed in a time of need
Lord, I got down on my knees and believed

Apple pie where my body's made of lead, oh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead

Since you met me you've been trying to pull me out of this cold, defiant soup
You've been pushing, you've been pinching, you've been prodding
But my mind was in a loop

And all I could hear since the dawn of man was the ocean
In a cola can
I was consumed by you
Was like beer in a glass to you
Girl, I don't know what I'd do without you

Apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh




Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead, ooh
Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lawrence Arabia's song "Apple Pie Bed" describe the singer's struggles with apathy and complacency, and how the love interest in his life tries to pull him out of it. The "apple pie bed" is a metaphor for the cozy and comfortable but ultimately unproductive state the singer finds himself in. The reference to his legs being made of lead represents the difficulty he faces in trying to break free from this state. The singer acknowledges the positive impact the love interest has had in his life, describing her as the weed that he needed, and expressing his gratitude by saying that he doesn't know what he would do without her. Essentially, the song is about the struggle to break free from the monotony of life and the importance of having someone to help you do so.


The use of food-related metaphors throughout the song is striking. Lawrence Arabia cleverly uses "apple pie" as a metaphor for comfort and complacency, while "cold, defiant soup" represents the singer's state of mind, where he feels stuck and unable to move forward. The recurring line "Apple pie where my body's made of lead" emphasizes the struggle the singer faces in trying to break free.


Interestingly, Lawrence Arabia has described the song as being inspired by a funny incident in a motel room in Chicago, where he found himself sinking into a mattress that was too soft and comfortable. He has also stated that the song is meant to be about the moments in life when change is necessary but difficult to achieve.


Line by Line Meaning

Since you met me you've been trying to pull me out of this apple pie bed
Ever since we met, you've been attempting to motivate and inspire me to get up and achieve more, to leave behind a life of comfort and inactivity.


You've been pulling, you've been winching, you've been hoisting
You've experimented with various techniques and strategies to get me going, using force if necessary.


But my legs are made of lead
However, I am weighed down and lethargic, unable to muster up the energy to make any meaningful changes.


And all I could hear from the very start was the frequency
Ever since the beginning of our relationship, all I could focus on was the rhythm of your heart beating.


Of your beating heart
I was entranced by your heartbeat, which filled me with emotion and desire.


I was consumed with greed
I became obsessed with wanting more of you and needing you all the time.


You were like weed in a time of need
You were my drug, my addiction, something I felt I couldn't live without.


Lord, I got down on my knees and believed
I felt so strongly about you that I was willing to pray and be faithful to whatever higher power I believe in.


Since you met me you've been trying to pull me out of this cold, defiant soup
You have been pushing me to leave behind a life that's frigid and unyielding, one in which I was adamant about staying comfortable and static.


You've been pushing, you've been pinching, you've been prodding
You've been inspiring me, pushing me outside of my comfort zone, and occasionally giving me little jabs to motivate me to change.


But my mind was in a loop
However, I was mentally stuck in a cycle of complacency and resistance to change.


And all I could hear since the dawn of man was the ocean
For as long as I can remember, I have always been drawn to the vastness of the sea, which became associated with my feelings for you.


In a cola can
Even the smallest and most common things as an empty can of soda reminded me of the tranquil beauty of the ocean and the strength of our bond.


I was consumed by you
I was entirely wrapped up in my love for you, which became nearly all-consuming.


Was like beer in a glass to you
Much like a cold beer shared over conversation with your closest companion, I knew I could always turn to you for solace and comfort.


Girl, I don't know what I'd do without you
You've become an integral part of my life and identity, and I can't fathom not having you around for support and love.


Apple pie where my body's made of lead
Apple pie, a symbol of home and nostalgia, represents a life of comfort and familiarity which has made me lethargic.


Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead
The phrase 'apple pie bed' refers to a bed in which the sheets are tucked too tightly and thus restrict movement, which is similar to my state of tiredness and lack of motivation.


Apple pie bed, apple pie where my body's made of lead
Repeated again, this phrase emphasizes the theme of being stuck in a place of inactivity as a result of familiarity and comfort.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JAMES MILNE, LUKE PAWEL BUDA

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@flangecorp9789

I work at a supermarket in NZ and I heard this, googled some remembered lyrics and I found it! That Chorus is ridiculously good ❤️

@leighandfriends4113

Literally same 😭😭

@Joe_x

When the Beatles sounds encounter the chill atmosphere :)

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@ElizaMaybank

This is on a playlist a work and it's taken us so long to work out what song this was. So fucking pleased with finally found it, most perfect song ever

@supastar1207

song is so brillant and smooth

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