Apollo
St Paul and 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 song "Apollo" by St. Paul and the Broken Bones is a tender and melancholic love song with a sci-fi twist. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is on a space mission, away from his loved one. He yearns to hold her and wishes to stay with her forever but is stuck in space, hoping to reach out to Earth and hoping that one day, she will hear his message. He tells the stars her name, hoping it will reach her through the vastness of space. The lyrics suggest a feeling of longing, a deep sense of loss and the idea of lost chances. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, suggesting a deeper sense of love that transcends time and distance.
The use of sci-fi imagery in the song adds an interesting layer of meaning to the lyrics. The idea of interstellar travel, gravity and space creates a sense of distance and isolation. The idea of reaching out to the stars to communicate with a loved one suggests the lengths one would go to express their love. The use of "Air is gone so now I'm never comin' home" creates a sense of finality and loss, leaving the listeners with a sense of melancholy and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Tellin' all the stars her name
The singer is projecting his love for his partner across the universe and telling all the stars about her.
Hopin' interstellar, hey
He is wishing that his love reaches across the universe, beyond the bounds of Earth.
And I love you, baby
The singer expresses his love for his partner.
Runnin' all through my brain
His love for his partner consumes his thoughts.
Wishin' that I could stay
He longs to be with her, but they are separated by distance.
Yeah, just to hold you, baby
He desires to be physically close to his partner and hold her.
Lookin' down from my RV
The singer is in a situation that allows him to look down on the Earth from his RV.
Captain, can you get her to call me?
He is requesting someone to help pass a message to his partner.
Though I may be far gone
He acknowledges that he is physically distant from his partner.
Know that she's my only desire
He confirms that his partner is the only person he desires.
Stay in her arms, warm, full and shaded
He wants to be close to his partner's warm embrace and feel sheltered and protected by her.
Lose control and I might go crazy
The artist worries that without his partner's love, he might lose his grip on reality.
Air is gone so now I'm never comin' home
The singer realizes that he has died and can never return home.
Gravity is so crazy
He ponders over the compelling force of gravity that governs life on earth.
It's the only way I could ever touch you
He realizes that without the power of gravity, he would never be able to hold his partner.
Captain, can you hear me?
The artist again requests assistance from the captain.
I wish I was the one that told you
He desires to be the one to convey his love for his partner rather than someone else.
Stuck in moon dust trying to call my baby
He is stranded in a desolate place and trying to contact his partner.
Tried to reach her but now its glowing hands say
He tried to communicate with his partner, but he is now transcended to another realm where communication is impossible.
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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@RambleRandi
I'm personally so disappointed in myself for not finding this band earlier. His voice makes me so happy
@skraquette8287
imagine how i feel
@accorsistudios
Right? That was my first thought. Going to see them in Philly NYE - fo sho!!!!! Damn!
@kellzls58
I was going to post the same thing! Crazy how I just found this I’ve been missing out on so much!
@lbr2572
They put on one hell of a live show. 🤘🏻❤️🤘🏻
@prairiegirl1966
Right?!
@timbo1476
How have I missed this band? It's February and I am going to call it, my best music find for 2022. Going to see them in March.
@aaron92483
They put on a GREAT concert... everyone in the band is so personal and they love their fans. One of my favorite bands to see when they come to town.
@MissS1989
I feel so blessed to be on this planet at the same time as St. Paul and the Broken Bones <3
@RogerDiotte
ding ding ding ding ding ding...correct answer!