Speaking with Songfacts in an interview, Iversen explained how the song got in the Apple commercial: "We have this company working for us in the States called Synch, and they got in touch with Apple. I think they had this meeting with Steve Jobs himself, and he picked that song out of the bunch and said, 'This is it, this is the new track for the iPod Touch.' Apparently he just loved that track, but we never saw it as one of our singles. We have some other songs that we thought would be great singles, and that would work cool on for the radio, but he really loved that song."
The Asteroids reached instant global exposure when their song Around The Bend was featured in an Apple iPod Touch advert in late 2008. Their music also appeared in US hit TV series Gossip Girl, CSI Miami as well as Chuck.
Around The Bend was also chosen as one of the key tracks to the R.J. Cuttler documentary "The September Issue", based on Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Their song The Golden Age is featured in the latest Heineken advert The Entrance from 2011.
Their first show ever was as opening act for Amy Winehouse in their local Copenhagen and Katy Perry chose The Asteroids as opener for her European tour summer of 2009.
The band spend most of 2009 touring all around Europe and the US with their six piece live band which includes trumpet, saxophone, drums, guitar, keys, bass and more...
The press says:
Addictive quirky soulful Pop Music with attitude,
sweeping musical arrangements with one of the hippest vocals around, Known for their infectious live shows, shiny, shimmering, upbeat pop, albeit with a horn-infused, slightly psychadelic edge, C-walking, up rockin’ leg-splitting and hip-shaking their way through, infusion sound like no other,
effervescent music that reminds you of a dozen glorious summerskaleidoscopic monster, bubbly and hypnotic...
At the moment they are busy recording new material for future releases and getting ready for playing their "FRUIT" spring/summer tour around the world for festivals and club shows.
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Around The Bend
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Lyrics
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Ooh, ooh, yeah!
Muck around, waist another mile now
Muck around, waist another mile now
You feel the need, there is no way to return
You feel the need, oh yeah it burns
Muck around, hot love on a platter
Yeah, yeah
Give it my friend
Give me good, good times around the bend
I'll stay forever
Give me that thing
Give it my friend
Give me hot, hot love around the bend
I'll stay forever with you
Ooh, ooh, yeah!
Lay down on that is lone
Lay me down
Smell the break of dawn
You feel the heat, there is no way to return
You feel the heat, oh yeah it burns
Pick a fruit, let me be your apple
Yeah, oh yeah!
Give me that thing
Give it my friend
Give me good, good times around the bend
I'll stay forever
Give me that thing
Give it my friend
Give me hot, hot love around the bend
I'll stay forever with you
Yeah!
Ooh, ooh, yeah!
Yeah!
Ooh, ooh, yeah!
Yeah!
Give me that thing
Give it my friend
Give me good, good times around the bend
I'll stay forever
Oh yeah!
Give me that thing
Give it my friend
Give me hot, hot love around the bend
I'll stay forever with you
Forever with you
Muck around 'til the end
I'll stay forever with you
Eh, oh, eh
Give me love and live, my friend
'Round the bend
Hot, hot love
Give me that thing give it my friend
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour's song Around the Bend is a uniquely upbeat and catchy tune that tells a story of passion and adventure. The song is seemingly about a couple who are embarking on a journey together, not knowing where it will end up but excited to see what comes their way. The lyrics "Muck around, waist another mile now" and "Lay down on that is lone, lay me down, smell the break of dawn" suggest that they are driving or traveling on a road trip. They feel the heat and the need for adventure and love, and there is no going back. The singer talks about wanting to stay forever with the person, and how they want to experience all the good times and hot love that's awaiting them.
The chorus is especially infectious and has a catchy melody that makes you want to sing along. The repeated lines "Give me that thing, give it my friend, give me good, good times around the bend, I'll stay forever" build up the excitement and energy of the song. The use of the word "thing" is ambiguous, but it suggests that the couple is looking for fun, happiness, and connection. The repetitive nature of the chorus reinforces the message that they want to stay together, no matter what comes their way.
Overall, Around the Bend is a fun and uplifting song that will make you want to dance and sing along. It's a celebration of love, adventure, and living in the moment. The song's lyrics are imaginative and suggestive, but they ultimately point to a couple who are radiating joy and energy as they travel the road of life together.
Line by Line Meaning
Muck around, waist another mile now
Waste more time and effort on this futile journey
You feel the need, there is no way to return
You sense the urgency of the situation and know that there's no turning back
Muck around, hot love on a platter
Continue pursuing passion and excitement, which is easily available
Give me that thing
I want that exciting experience
Give me good, good times around the bend
Provide me with thrilling and pleasurable moments in the near future
I'll stay forever
I will continue to indulge in this lifestyle indefinitely
Lay down on that is lone
Lie down on that secluded area
Smell the break of dawn
Sense the start of a new day
You feel the heat, there is no way to return
You experience intense passion, and it's impossible to go back to a mundane life
Pick a fruit, let me be your apple
Choose a partner, and I'll be the perfect one for you
Give me hot, hot love around the bend
Provide me with passionate intimacy in the very near future
Forever with you
I want to be continuously by your side
Muck around 'til the end
Engage in enjoyable activities until the very end
Give me love and live, my friend
Provide me with affection and life experiences, my companion
Hot, hot love
Intense passion and love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LARS IVERSEN, METTE LINDBERG PEDERSEN, PETER IVERSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SkyhighBryguy
Finally, a song that acctually has enough cowbell!
@Jojo-tr9su
Snl cowbell
@mikehall1523
El Estapario Siberiiano 'Everybody Dance Now' will fix ur need for cow bell 😂
@jamesvaldez5071
Christopher Walken be cured!
@trashbiscuits1906
nothing brings me more happiness than unlocking a memory of a song I used to be obsessed w that I haven’t heard in years, this being one. Hearing this just makes me remember the days of listening to this on my iPod touch on the way to school pretending I was in the opening scenes of some funky indie movie and not my boring morning commute 😩
@johnflatt1288
You described my exact experiences. This song is absolutely transcendental, no matter where you are it will whisk you away to somewhere else. Auditory Nirvana 😎
@williamscoggin1509
I never get tired of this song and I'm 66 years old. 👍🏻 🇺🇲
@TitohhKills
When I was a kid 13 years ago I thought my dad didn't love me and one day he popped up with an iPod touch for me just for me---- I was the happiest kid ever- I love you papa ❤
@guilhermefagundesrib
took me back to 2009
@tdhbard2002
I'm obsessed with this song! Runs through my head for days....