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.
Dots 1-2-3
The Apples in Stereo Lyrics
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On a race through outer space - speeding
On your way to the constellations, it's easy
You can trace a starry face and see me.
Dots dots dots dots, dots dots dots dots dots
1-2-3
Dots dots dots dots, dots dots dots dots dots
What's your sign? Can you draw the line - around it?
If you can you're a space man - You've found it
On the trail of a comet's tail - believe me
You can lose face in the constellations
It's easy.
Dots dots dots dots, dots dots dots dots dots
1-2-3
Dots dots dots dots, dots dots dots dots dots
Connecting me.
The Apples In Stereo's song Dots 1-2-3 is a whimsical and dreamlike ode to the mysteries and wonders of the universe. The lyrics paint a picture of a rocket ride through outer space, speeding towards the constellations and tracing the faces of stars. The opening lines invite the listener to "step inside the rocket ride" and leave behind the earthly realm, embarking on a journey into the unknown. The chorus repeats the phrase "Dots dots dots dots, dots dots dots dots dots 1-2-3" as if to suggest that by connecting the dots of the stars in the sky, one can unlock the secrets of the universe and find a sense of belonging or connection.
The second verse adds to this sense of otherworldly adventure, asking "What's your sign? Can you draw the line - around it?" and suggesting that those who can are "space men" who have found their place in the cosmos. The lyrics continue to describe the thrill of following a comet's tail and losing oneself in the vastness of the constellations. Throughout the song, the sense of wonder and awe is palpable, as if the singer is discovering something new and incredible with each passing moment.
Overall, The Apples In Stereo's Dots 1-2-3 is a celebration of the mysteries and beauty of the universe. The whimsical lyrics and upbeat melody create a sense of childlike wonder and curiosity, inviting the listener to join in on the adventure and explore the stars.
Line by Line Meaning
Step inside the rocket ride - you're leaving
Embark on a journey through outer space and leave behind the known world.
On a race through outer space - speeding
Travel through the vastness of space at a fast and exhilarating pace.
On your way to the constellations, it's easy
Discover the beauty of the stars with ease, as they guide you through the galaxy.
You can trace a starry face and see me.
Through the cosmos, you can find familiar features and see the singer shining among the stars.
What's your sign? Can you draw the line - around it?
What is your astrological sign? Can you locate and identify it in the sky?
If you can you're a space man - You've found it
If you are able to locate your zodiac sign in the starry expanse, you can consider yourself a true astronaut of the cosmos.
On the trail of a comet's tail - believe me
Follow the trail of a comet's tail through the cosmos, and trust in the journey.
You can lose face in the constellations, It's easy.
It's easy to become lost and overwhelmed with the abundance of constellations in the galaxy.
Dots dots dots dots, dots dots dots dots dots
1-2-3
Dots dots dots dots, dots dots dots dots dots
Connecting me.
Reverberating the connection between the singer and the stars, represented by dots and numbers connecting them together.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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