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.
Rainfall
The Apples In Stereo Lyrics
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shine neon signs and stoplights turn to green
sit down, the moon is in my hair
it shines upon the rainfall in the air
I see you everyday
I watch you as you talk away
I often think of things to say
Cross-town the street is like a stream
asphalt and people driving in a dream
slow down, the moon is in my eyes
it shines upon the rainfall by the roadside
The rainfall
the rain falls down on the ground
it's down on the ground
The rainfall
the rainfall's bringing me down
it's bringing me down
In The Apples In Stereo's song "Rainfall," the lyrics describe the sights and sounds of a downtown area during a rainy night. The comparison to a slot machine suggests that the city is unpredictable and exciting, much like gambling. The neon signs and green stoplights add to the atmosphere, creating a vibrant and lively scene. The singer sits down and observes the rain and the moon, using vivid imagery to describe the way the moonlight reflects off the wet pavement.
The second verse of the song focuses on the singer's observations of someone they see every day. Although they often think of things to say, they just watch the person walk away. The scene then shifts to a cross-town street, which is compared to a stream. This creates a peaceful and calming visual, in contrast to the earlier excitement of the downtown area. The moonlight once again shines on the rain, this time by the roadside. The chorus repeats the phrase "the rainfall" and describes how it brings the singer down. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the power that the rain has to impact the singer's emotions.
Overall, "Rainfall" is a song that captures the essence of a rainy night in the city. The lyrics use vivid imagery to create a sense of atmosphere and mood, and the repetition of certain phrases adds to the song's impact. The inclusion of the observation of a specific person also adds a personal element to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Downtown is like a slot machine
The city center is vibrant and unpredictable, like a gamble on a slot machine.
shine neon signs and stoplights turn to green
The bright neon signs and traffic lights of the city change from red to green, making everything appear to come to life.
sit down, the moon is in my hair
Take a moment to relax and appreciate the beauty of the moon's reflection in the rain-soaked hair.
it shines upon the rainfall in the air
The moon highlights the soft glow of the falling drops of rain in the atmosphere.
I see you everyday
Observing the subject every single day.
I watch you as you talk away
Watching the subject as they speak, missing the opportunity to say anything in return.
I often think of things to say
Having many thoughts that could potentially be addressed to the subject.
but I just watch you as you walk away
Still just watching them leave, without having anything constructive to say.
Cross-town the street is like a stream
The road from one side of town to the other flows like a river.
asphalt and people driving in a dream
Both the people and asphalt alike appear to move like they're in a trance, following the current of the road.
slow down, the moon is in my eyes
Take a moment to pause and look at the serene beauty of the moonlit sky.
it shines upon the rainfall by the roadside
The moon illuminates the puddles of the earth beside the road in the midst of rainfall.
The rainfall
The precipitation that is falling to the ground.
the rain falls down on the ground
As precipitation drops, it continues its trajectory to the earth.
it's down on the ground
Resting on the surface of the terrestrial sphere.
The rainfall
The precipitation that is falling to the ground.
the rainfall's bringing me down
The steady drizzle feels heavy and oppressive on the artist's mood.
it's bringing me down
The constant onslaught of rainfall is negatively affecting the singer's perception.
Lyrics © SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
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