The Apples in Stereo currently consist of Robert Schneider (vocals, guitar), Eric Allen (bass), John Hill (rhythm guitar), John Ferguson (keyboards) and John Dufilho. Schneider writes the most of the band's music and lyrics. Their debut release was 1995's Fun Trick Noisemaker (with Jim McIntyre on bass).
Longtime drummer Hilarie Sydney left the band in 2006, performing her last show at the Athens Popfestival.
Robert Schneider has side projects: Marbles, Ulysses, Thee American Revolution and a new kids music project under the name Robbert Bobbert & The Bubble Machine. He does a lot of commercial composition and film score work.
John Hill also plays guitar in Dressy Bessy.
Bill Doss, who had been the band's keyboardist since 2007, died on July 30, 2012. Doss was also the singer, songwriter and guitarist for The Olivia Tremor Control, the sole member of The Sunshine Fix, and an original member of the Elephant 6 collective.
One of their most popular songs, "Signal In The Sky," was created for and featured in episode 46 of The Powerpuff Girls.
They are best known for their bright, catchy lyrics and 60s pop/rock sound that often provokes comparisons to The Beatles, ELO and The Beach Boys.
Their major influences include The Velvet Underground and The Beach Boys.
Green Machine
The Apples In Stereo Lyrics
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I want my Green Machine, don't wanna keep myself clean
Where can I go, I feel I'm running low
A cinema show to forget what I know, to forget
Saturdays and "Superfriends"
These are things that I can still remember
These are things I thought would last forever
No money to spend, just my best friends
Wish I could turn a bend, be with them again
On my Green Machine, that wasn't a dream
Some things still seem important to me, still important
These are things that I can still remember
Summertime, the world should shine, shine for everyone
Days on end, time to spend, underneath the sun
When you're old, time's bought and sold, time's yours when you're young
And summer comes for everyone underneath the sun
Something inside feels like butterflies
I want to run and hide or take off and ride
My Green Machine, that wasn't a dream
Some things still seem important to me, so important
These are things I thought would last forever
The Apples In Stereo's "Green Machine" is a nostalgic song about the singer's longing for the past and the memories associated with childhood. The line "What happened to me, wake me up from this dream" suggests a sense of disorientation and dissatisfaction with their current reality, and a desire to return to a simpler time. The "Green Machine" refers to a popular children's toy from the 1970s, a tricycle that was known for its bright green color, and was often seen as a symbol of childhood innocence and joy.
The singer reflects on the memories of their younger self, with lines like "Saturdays and 'Superfriends,' these are things that I can still remember" and "Summertime, the world should shine, shine for everyone." These memories are presented as idyllic and carefree, a time when the singer had no responsibilities or worries. They long for the freedom and fun of their childhood, hoping to "be with them again" and ride their Green Machine once more.
Line by Line Meaning
What happened to me, wake me up from this dream
The singer wants to snap from their reality to escape their current situation.
I want my Green Machine, don't wanna keep myself clean
The singer wants to have fun, be carefree, and forget about societal expectations and pressures.
Where can I go, I feel I'm running low
The singer is lost and unsure, running low on energy or motivation.
A cinema show to forget what I know, to forget
The artist wants to distract themselves with a movie or some form of entertainment to forget their problems or worries.
Saturdays and "Superfriends"
The artist reminisces about happy memories from childhood, specifically weekend mornings spent watching cartoons with friends.
These are things that I can still remember
The singer recognizes that their memories of childhood are still vivid and important to them.
No money to spend, just my best friends
The singer values companionship and shared experiences over material wealth.
Wish I could turn a bend, be with them again
The artist wishes they could go back in time and relive happy memories with their friends.
On my Green Machine, that wasn't a dream
The artist reminisces about riding their bike, the Green Machine, and how it felt like a magical experience.
Some things still seem important to me, still important
The artist realizes that some memories and experiences from childhood still hold significance in their life.
Summertime, the world should shine, shine for everyone
The singer believes that summer is a time for happiness and fun, and that everyone deserves to experience it.
Days on end, time to spend, underneath the sun
The artist wants to spend long days outside, enjoying the sunshine and freedom of summer.
When you're old, time's bought and sold, time's yours when you're young
The singer believes that time becomes more valuable as you age and that youth should be spent enjoying life to the fullest.
And summer comes for everyone underneath the sun
The singer believes that summer is a time for everyone to enjoy and experience happiness.
Something inside feels like butterflies
The singer feels a sense of nervous excitement, potentially related to old memories.
I want to run and hide or take off and ride
The artist wants to escape from their current reality and either run away or go on a fun adventure.
My Green Machine, that wasn't a dream
The artist reflects on fond memories of their childhood bike, the Green Machine, and realizes it wasn't just a fleeting dream.
Some things still seem important to me, so important
The singer recognizes that some experiences and memories from childhood are still important to them and hold value in their life.
These are things I thought would last forever
The singer reflects on their belief as a child that certain things, such as happiness and friendship, would last forever.
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dzungle$
on Pine Away
I lost a way
Finally
Now here i am
Here is some Jazz Fest
Car is in the Hood
At Dam (ok)
There will be sleep..hey
I have red light
No oil..i hope i will ride
To nearest Gasoil..(tomorow)
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on Dots 1-2-3
Parkin at Dam
Jazz at Pub