Janeway is a young man who began wailing straight out of the womb, and most folks would agree that he hasn’t stopped since. “Oh what a set of lungs that child has,” they’d say, “he must be destined for something special.” Not wishing to disappoint, and being a good southern boy, Paul began singing in church, stretching his vocal cords with an eye toward becoming a man of the cloth.
The cloth, however, didn’t appreciate young Paul’s affinity for dirty jokes, Prince, and Tom Waits, and he was inclined to search elsewhere for co-conspirators. He began plying his trade with whomever would have him. With a wholly re-imagined take on the sounds he’d grown up singing and seeking, Paul recruited a rag-tag band of like-minded weirdoes, visionaries, and hacks to help him harness the power he now knew he possessed. Under the nom du guerre St. Paul and the Broken Bones, the motley crew roams the countryside looking to get cabooses shakin’, faces meltin’, and brothers and sisters everywhere testifyin’
Apollo
St. Paul & The Broken Bones Lyrics
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Hopin' interstellar, hey
And I love you, baby
I love you, baby
Runnin' all through my brain
Wishin' that I could stay
Yeah, just to hold you, baby
Just to hold you, baby
Lookin' down from my RV
Captain, can you get her to call me?
Though I may be far gone
Know that she's my only desire
Stay in her arms, warm, full and shaded
Lose control and I might go crazy
Air is gone so now I'm never comin' home
Air is gone so now I'm never comin' home
Tellin' all the stars her name
Hopin' interstellar, hey
And I love you, baby
And I love you, baby
Runnin' all through my brain
Wishin' that I could stay
And just hold you, baby
Just to hold you, baby
Gravity is so crazy
It's the only way I could ever touch you
Captain, can you hear me?
I wish I was the one that told you
Stuck in moon dust trying to call my baby
Tried to reach her but now its glowing hands say
Air is gone so now I'm never comin' home
Air is gone so now I'm never comin' home
Tellin' all the stars her name
Hopin' interstellar, hey
And I love you, baby
And I love you, baby
Runnin' all through my brain
Wishin' that I could stay
And just hold you, baby
Just to hold you, baby
Tellin' all the stars her name
Hopin' interstellar, hey
And I love you, baby
And I love you, baby
Runnin' all through my brain
Wishin' that I could stay
And just hold you, baby
The lyrics of "Apollo" by St. Paul & The Broken Bones is a song about longing and distance. The song tells a story of a man who is far from his lover and is desperately trying to reach her. He imagines the stars above as his audience as he tells them the name of his lover, while hoping that his message will travel through the universe and reach her. He confesses his love to her and wishes that he could hold her close. The man is looking down from his RV and asks the captain if he can help him reach his lover. He knows that he can't go back home as he's too far gone, but he's still hoping that he can be with his only desire. He wishes he was the one who told his lover some things, but it’s too late now. The man is stuck in moon dust trying to call his baby and the sound of a glowing hand is what he heard before realization of not coming home.
The lyrics of "Apollo" are simple yet poignant. The song's meaning is apparent - the man dearly loves his woman, but circumstances beyond his control prevent him from being with her. The song's metaphors - the stars and the universe - emphasize the man's desperation and longing. The song's tone is melancholic, with the singer's soulful voice conveying the weight of his regret and sadness. The repetition of the chorus, "And I love you, baby," drives home the point of the song and evokes immense emotion. In summary, the song is about distance, longing, and the hopelessness that comes with being far away from the one you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tellin' all the stars her name
She is declaring her name to the stars in the hope that it will reach the one she loves, who might also be among the stars.
Hopin' interstellar, hey
She is hoping to connect with her loved one through a cosmic channel, perhaps even transcending the physical limitations of space and time.
And I love you, baby
Her feelings for her loved one are pure and strong, and she wants to express them clearly.
And I love you, baby
Her love for her companion is unwavering, and she wants them to know how deeply she cares.
Runnin' all through my brain
Thoughts of her loved one are constantly on her mind, and they consume her thoughts.
Wishin' that I could stay
She is feeling the distance between her and her partner, and wishes she could be with them, physically and emotionally.
And just hold you, baby
She wants nothing more than to feel the warmth and comfort of her loved one's embrace.
Just to hold you, baby
The desire to be close to her partner is so strong that it keeps her up at night.
Lookin' down from my RV
She is watching the world from a distance, perhaps from a spaceship or another vehicle that allows her to view the planet from above.
Captain, can you get her to call me?
She is trying to reach her companion, and is asking for assistance from someone who might have a way of getting through to them.
Though I may be far gone
She is feeling far away from her partner, both physically and emotionally.
Know that she's my only desire
Despite the distance, her love for her companion is still the strongest force driving her actions and emotions.
Stay in her arms, warm, full and shaded
She longs to be held by her partner, feeling their warmth and security in a safe and loving embrace.
Lose control and I might go crazy
Her feelings for her companion are so strong that they threaten to overwhelm her, driving her to the brink of losing control.
Air is gone so now I'm never comin' home
She is in a situation where there is a possibility she might never return to Earth or see her loved one again.
Air is gone so now I'm never comin' home
The reality of the situation is sinking in, and she is coming to accept the fact that she may never see her partner again.
Gravity is so crazy
She is in a situation where normal laws of physics and nature are not applicable, and is trying to come to terms with it.
It's the only way I could ever touch you
Even though they are physically apart, there is a cosmic connection between them, and she feels that she can touch her partner through this bond.
Captain, can you hear me?
She is still desperately trying to reach her companion, seeking any means possible to connect with them.
I wish I was the one that told you
She is feeling deep regret and sadness for any missed opportunities she had to express her love for her partner.
Stuck in moon dust trying to call my baby
She is feeling trapped and helpless in a challenging and unfamiliar environment, yearning for the comfort of her loved one's presence.
Tried to reach her but now its glowing hands say
Even though she made an effort to contact her partner, she is faced with an obstacle that prevents her from doing so.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Kahane, Browan Lollar, John Gamble, Paul Janeway, Andrew Lee, Chad Fisher, Jesse Phillips, Jason Mingledorff, Splash Jack
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