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.
Play Tough
The Apples in Stereo Lyrics
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Torn out of the pages of a magazine
You got to play tough, my love (whoa)
You got to play cool (whoa)
You got to play tough, my love
When you play me for a fool
(When you play me for a...)
Saturday you woke me up into a drag
Peaches in the creases of a plastic bag
You got to play tough, my love (whoa)
You got to play cool (whoa)
You got to play tough, my love
When you play me for a fool
(When you play me for a...)
When you play me for a fool
A fool
A fool
When you play me for a...
Saturday is not the ideal day to break up
Don't you know it takes a little time to wake up
You got to play tough, my love (whoa)
You got to play cool (whoa)
You got to play tough, my love
When you play me for a fool
(When you play me for a...)
You got to play tough, my love (whoa)
You got to play cool (whoa)
You got to play tough, my love
When you play me for a fool
(When you play me for a...)
(For a fool
You fool
You fool
When you play me for a fool)
The lyrics to The Apples In Stereo's song "Play Tough" tell the story of someone who was woken up on a Saturday from a dream, only to be broken up with by their partner. The imagery of the torn pages of a magazine and peaches in a plastic bag suggest a sense of superficiality and disposability - this relationship may not have been built on a strong foundation. The repetition of the line "You got to play tough, my love" suggests that the person singing the song has been made a fool of in the past and is urging their partner to be stronger, more guarded, and less likely to take advantage of them.
The chorus also suggests that the singer doesn't want to be played for a fool again - which could mean that they have already been burned in this relationship or in previous ones. The phrase "When you play me for a fool" is repeated several times, emphasizing the pain and frustration of being taken advantage of. The last line of the song, "You fool / You fool / When you play me for a fool," reinforces the idea that the person being addressed is making a mistake by hurting the singer.
Overall, "Play Tough" is a poppy, catchy song with lyrics that explore the ups and downs of romantic relationships. It's unclear whether the relationship described in the song is salvageable or not, but the sense of urgency in the chorus suggests that the singer doesn't want to be hurt again.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday you woke me up from a dream
On a Saturday morning, you interrupted my sleep and pulled me out of a dream.
Torn out of the pages of a magazine
The dream I was having felt like it was from a perfect story made for a magazine.
You got to play tough, my love (whoa)
My dear, you need to be resilient and unyielding in life.
You got to play cool (whoa)
Don't let anything bother you externally and keep your composure at all times.
When you play me for a fool
However, if you try to deceive or manipulate me, you need to be ready for the consequences.
(When you play me for a...)
Especially when you make me feel like I'm being foolish or gullible.
Saturday you woke me up into a drag
That same Saturday, you ruined my morning and brought upon me a feeling of dreariness.
Peaches in the creases of a plastic bag
Small things in life, like peaches in a bag, add up to the overall mood of the day.
A fool
Someone who is lacking in judgment and understanding.
Saturday is not the ideal day to break up
Saturday is not the best day to end a relationship.
Don't you know it takes a little time to wake up
It takes some time to adjust and come to terms with a breakup, especially early in the morning.
(For a fool
When you make me feel like I don't know any better or I am being taken advantage of.
You fool
You are being foolish and unintelligent in the situation.
When you play me for a fool)
Once again, when you try to deceive or trick me, and I fall for it.
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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