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.
Benefits of Lying
The Apples in Stereo Lyrics
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Like the fade on the radio song
And everything I try passed me by
Like the tide seems to rise, then it's gone
Still, there's something to be said
For company in bed this time of morning
See? I knew we'd agree
The benefits of lying with your friend
We'll try it again
Sometimes when I'm by myself
I can't find myself
And there's no one there
Sometimes I can see myself
I can be myself
With a friend, now
Every day I rub both my eyes
And my mind fills with complications
And everywhere I go
Passed by slow
Fading moments and aspirations
Sometimes when I'm by myself
I can't find myself
And there's no one there
Sometimes I can see myself
I can be myself
With a friend, now
Sometimes when I'm by myself
I can't find myself
And there's no one there
Sometimes I can be myself
I can see myself
With a friend, now
A friend, now
I'll never know you like you know yourself
You'll never know me like I know myself
I'll never know you like you know yourself
You'll never know me like I know myself
I'll never know you like you know yourself
You'll never know me like I know myself
I'll never know you like I know myself
You'll never know me like you know yourself
The Apples In Stereo's song Benefits of Lying is a reflective piece that speaks to the benefits of companionship and friendship. The track opens with the lyrics, "Everything I say falls away/Like the fade on the radio song/And everything I try passed me by/Like the tide seems to rise, then it's gone." To interpret these lines, it seems as though the singer is struggling to feel heard or seen in life. Each attempt to make themselves known falls short and fades away, leaving them feeling unnoticed and unimportant.
However, the song takes a positive turn as it explores the value of companionship. The lyrics state, "Still, there's something to be said/For company in bed this time of morning/See? I knew we'd agree/How can anyone deny/The benefits of lying with your friend/We'll try it again." Here, the singer appears to be in the company of a friend, and they appreciate the value of having someone by their side. There's a sense of comfort and security in having a companion in bed with them, and they recognize how powerful and important such a connection can be.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Sometimes when I'm by myself/I can't find myself/And there's no one there/Sometimes I can see myself/I can be myself/With a friend, now." This repetition emphasizes the central theme of the song: that having someone by your side can help you find yourself and be yourself. When you're alone, it can be difficult to know who you are or how to express yourself. But when you have a friend with you, you feel seen, heard, and known, and you can more easily be your authentic self.
Overall, the Benefits of Lying is a song that celebrates the value of friendship and companionship. It speaks to the difficulties of feeling unseen or unheard, but ultimately emphasizes the power of human connection to help us find and be ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I say falls away
The words I speak have no lasting impact and are fleeting.
Like the fade on the radio song
Similar to how a radio song fades away and is forgotten, my words are forgettable.
And everything I try passed me by
My attempts at achieving something have failed and gone unnoticed.
Like the tide seems to rise, then it's gone
Just as the tide appears and disappears, my efforts have come and gone.
Still, there's something to be said
Regardless, there is something to be noted and discussed.
For company in bed this time of morning
There's nothing quite like sharing a bed with someone in the early hours of the day.
See? I knew we'd agree
As expected, we are in agreement about this topic.
How can anyone deny
It's difficult to argue against the truth of this matter.
The benefits of lying with your friend
The advantages of experiencing a close, intimate bond with a friend are immeasurable.
We'll try it again
Let's attempt this again and continue to cultivate our friendship.
Sometimes when I'm by myself
Occasionally, when I'm alone...
I can't find myself
I feel lost and unsure of who I am.
And there's no one there
There's no one around to help me navigate through these feelings of uncertainty.
Sometimes I can see myself
However, at times I am able to perceive my true self...
I can be myself
...and can feel comfortable being my authentic self.
With a friend, now
Thanks to a close friend, I am able to feel this sense of comfort and belonging.
Every day I rub both my eyes
On a daily basis, I wake up and rub my tired eyes...
And my mind fills with complications
...and become inundated with an abundance of complex thoughts.
And everywhere I go
No matter where I go...
Passed by slow
...time seems to pass slowly.
Fading moments and aspirations
Moments and dreams disappear and lose their vibrance.
I'll never know you like you know yourself
I can never know someone as deeply and intimately as they know themselves.
You'll never know me like I know myself
Likewise, others will never be able to fully comprehend the depths of my being and personality.
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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