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.
Dance Floor
The Apples in Stereo Lyrics
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I wanna feel that
That my future's still coming
I walk into the night
Aim for the city lights
But my mind is still running
I can see your face again
In my sweet imagination (sweet imagination)
I walk into the street
Aim for the city beat
But my mind is still racing
The dance floor
Isn't there no more
But my body's still moving
Tell me do you know
Where are we to go
When our worlds are so confusing?
Ooh I wanna go there
Sensations fill the air
In my sweet recollection (sweet recollection)
Ooh I see a for-sale sign
Where we made up our minds
To be more than just good friends
The dance floor
Isn't there no more
But my body's still moving
Tell me do you know
Where are we to go
When our worlds are so confusing?
You know the dance floor
Isn't there no more
But my body's still moving
Tell me do you know
Where are we to go
When our worlds are so confusing?
You know the dance floor
Isn't there no more
You know the dance floor
Isn't there no more
When our world is so confusing
When our world is so confusing
When our world is so confusing
When our world is so confusing
When our world is so confusing
When our world is so confusing
When our world is so confusing
When our world is so confusing
I walk into the night
Aim for the city lights
But my mind is still running
I wanna feel that
I wanna feel that
That my future's still coming
The dance floor
Isn't there no more
But my body's still moving
Tell me do you know
Where are we to go
When our worlds are so confusing?
You know the dance floor
Isn't there no more
But my body's still moving
Tell me do you know
Where are we to go
When our worlds are so confusing?
You know the dance floor
Isn't there no more
You know the dance floor
Isn't there no more
You know the dance floor
Isn't there no more
You know the dance floor
Isn't there no more
The Apples in Stereo’s song "Dance Floor" could be interpreted as a contemplative song about the idea of growing up and the nostalgia that ensues. The lyrics convey the idea of feeling lost and unsure of what the future holds despite having goals and dreams. The singer seeks comfort and hope from past memories, especially those associated with the dance floor.
The image of the dance floor symbolizes a time when everything seemed simpler and more carefree. However, as the chorus repeats, "the dance floor isn't there no more," indicating that the singer's perception of the world has shifted and the innocence of youth has been lost. The lyrics suggest that despite the confusion, "my body's still moving," indicating that the need for movement and rhythm still persists, providing a sense of continuity that can be found in music.
In conclusion, "Dance Floor" by The Apples in Stereo is a brilliant representation of how music can be used as a tool to reminisce about old times, provide solace for the present, and offer hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna feel that
I want to feel that sense of hope for my future.
That my future's still coming
I want to feel that my future is still ahead of me.
I walk into the night
I go out into the darkness.
Aim for the city lights
I head towards the bright lights of the city.
But my mind is still running
But my thoughts keep racing.
I can see your face again
I remember your face.
I can see my old friends
I remember my old friends.
In my sweet imagination (sweet imagination)
In my pleasant daydreams.
I walk into the street
I walk out onto the city street.
Aim for the city beat
I head towards the rhythm of the city.
But my mind is still racing
But my thoughts are still moving quickly.
The dance floor
The place where I used to dance.
Isn't there no more
Doesn't exist anymore.
But my body's still moving
But my physical body still wants to dance.
Tell me do you know
Do you have an answer for me?
Where are we to go
Where should we go from here?
When our worlds are so confusing?
When things are so unclear and confusing?
Ooh I wanna go there
I want to go to that place.
Sensations fill the air
Emotions are in the atmosphere.
In my sweet recollection (sweet recollection)
In my fond remembrance.
Ooh I see a for-sale sign
I see a sign indicating that the location is for sale.
Where we made up our minds
Where we made the decision.
To be more than just good friends
To be something more than simply friends.
You know the dance floor
You are aware that the dance floor no longer exists.
When our world is so confusing
When the situation is so complicated and muddled.
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@thomasgooden
LYRICS:
I wanna feel that,
I wanna feel that, that my future's still comin'.
I walk into the night, and from the city lights,
But my mind is still runnin'.
I could see your face again,
I could see my old friends, in my sweet imagination. (sweet imagination)
I walk into the street, and from the city beat,
But my mind is still racin'.
The dance floor isn't there no more,
But my body's still movin'.
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing?
Ooh, I wanna go there,
Temptations fill the air in my sweet recollection. (sweet recollection)
Ooh, I see a "For Sale" sign,
Where we made up our minds to be more than just good friends.
The dance floor isn't there no more,
But my body's still movin'. (my body's still movin')
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing? (my world is so confusing)
You know the dance floor isn't there no more,
But my body's still movin'. (my body's still movin')
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing? (my world is so confusing)
You know the dance floor (dance floor, dance floor)
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
You know the dance floor (dance floor, dance floor)
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
When our world is so confusing... [8x]
I walk into the night, and from the city lights,
But my mind is still runnin'. (mind is still runnin')
I wanna feel that,
I wanna feel that, that my future's still comin'.
The dance floor isn't there no more,
But my body's still movin'. (my body's still movin')
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing? (my world is so confusing)
You know, the dance floor (dance floor) isn't there no more, (there no more)
But my body's still movin'. (my body's still movin')
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing? (my world is so confusing)
You know, the dance floor (dance floor, dance floor)
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
You know, the dance floor (dance floor, dance floor)
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
You know, the dance floor,
'Cause they're in trouble,
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
You know, the dance floor,
They're in trouble,
Isn't there no more.
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@tracer.s
Welp. So... I'm 12 years late. But I figured if anyone is behind this account, they might care to hear from me. I want to thank y'all because I was at a very, very low point.
I was having panic attacks and thinking I was going to die and suddenly remembered that I liked one song from this band.
I saw "Dance Floor" and "Energy" and was struck by how much I resonated with the entirety of the production.
It brought a lot of comfort but also a bit of challenge and was precisely what I needed.
Regardless of my own bias, your work is so intelligent and has been formative. I digress. It's cliche, but I want to thank all of you (and those who are no longer with us) for bringing this all into existence.
@robertschneider2654
Thank you so much, Tracer. This means a lot to me as the person who wrote the song. I am sorry to hear about your panic attacks and your low point. Music helps me to get through dark periods too, which is one of the reasons I am inspired to make it.
@decimated550
@Robert Schneider wow, it's like you and stuff. Hey, I discovered you guys about 2 years ago and we're so excited to see your next upcoming concert, but to my dismay, I found that you're beautiful songs are in your past,. I would have loved to have seen AIS live but at the time I was too busy with working 8 days a week to find good culture. I have now and your songs, especially energy and dream about the future are like musical Prayers for me. Thanks 🙏
@FuriousSpoon
Love this song, and I would love to see these guys make more music.
@foxlimey
He said he was making a new album, but who knows when it will be out, he only recently finished grad school.
@Dex000x
Happy to see this band still going after 20+ years.
@sovlur
I love the fact that being an Elijah Wood's fan brought me to eventually know bout these guys... can't stop listening to them!!!
@bringme1kscrubscribers10
What?
@thomasgooden
LYRICS:
I wanna feel that,
I wanna feel that, that my future's still comin'.
I walk into the night, and from the city lights,
But my mind is still runnin'.
I could see your face again,
I could see my old friends, in my sweet imagination. (sweet imagination)
I walk into the street, and from the city beat,
But my mind is still racin'.
The dance floor isn't there no more,
But my body's still movin'.
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing?
Ooh, I wanna go there,
Temptations fill the air in my sweet recollection. (sweet recollection)
Ooh, I see a "For Sale" sign,
Where we made up our minds to be more than just good friends.
The dance floor isn't there no more,
But my body's still movin'. (my body's still movin')
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing? (my world is so confusing)
You know the dance floor isn't there no more,
But my body's still movin'. (my body's still movin')
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing? (my world is so confusing)
You know the dance floor (dance floor, dance floor)
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
You know the dance floor (dance floor, dance floor)
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
When our world is so confusing... [8x]
I walk into the night, and from the city lights,
But my mind is still runnin'. (mind is still runnin')
I wanna feel that,
I wanna feel that, that my future's still comin'.
The dance floor isn't there no more,
But my body's still movin'. (my body's still movin')
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing? (my world is so confusing)
You know, the dance floor (dance floor) isn't there no more, (there no more)
But my body's still movin'. (my body's still movin')
Tell me, do you know,
Where are we to go, when our world is so confusing? (my world is so confusing)
You know, the dance floor (dance floor, dance floor)
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
You know, the dance floor (dance floor, dance floor)
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
You know, the dance floor,
'Cause they're in trouble,
Isn't there no more. (there no more, there no more)
You know, the dance floor,
They're in trouble,
Isn't there no more.
#danthemanplaylists
@thomasgooden
Shouts out to the The Flying Saucer in downtown Little Rock AR. I heard this song first in their chill basement. #danthemanplaylists