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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Sunshine Coolin'
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Lyrics
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A wave of heat is running clear
Walk this way come on inside
Houses chill stay a while
Your my one who make me laugh
Making out in the aftermath
Coolin' down the sun for me
Oh
Good times roll we're here to stay
We hide away on a sunny day
Bad times come but we're not there
We're in the shade sayin' we don't care
We don't care
We don't care
We don't care
Boy it's good we end it here
No more sweat there's no more fear
Escape the heat, escape the meat
Gaga folk surrounding me
Stay inside or stay in bed
You call it lazy but we're not dead
Coolin' down the sun for me
Coolin' down to set me free
Oh
Good times roll we're here to stay
We hide away on a sunny day
Bad times come but we're not there
We're in the shade sayin' we don't care
We don't care
We don't care
We don't care
Oh oh no
The lyrics of The Asteroids Galaxy Tour's song Sunshine Coolin' tell a story of someone trying to escape the heat and chaos of the outside world. The song's opening lines "The sky is blue the end is near, a wave of heat is running clear" set a tone of impending doom, but the lyrics quickly reveal that the singer has found solace in staying indoors and "chillin'" with a loved one. The chorus repeats the phrase "Good times roll we're here to stay, we hide away on a sunny day" emphasizing the couple's desire to hide away from the world, at least for a little while. The verse "stay inside or stay in bed, you call it lazy but we're not dead" can be interpreted as both a reflection of the singer's mental health and society's pressure to constantly be productive.
Although the lyrics of Sunshine Coolin' may come across as simply a catchy pop song, they can also be read as a commentary on modern life. In today's society, people are often overworked, stressed, and burnt out. The song encourages us to slow down and find comfort in the simple things, such as spending time with loved ones or taking a break from the outside world. Overall, the song's catchy beat, and upbeat lyrics create a feeling of escapism, allowing listeners to disconnect and briefly forget about their worries.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky is blue the end is near
Though the sky is blue, we know the end is near.
A wave of heat is running clear
We can feel the heatwave, it's hot and clear.
Walk this way come on inside
Come inside, follow me.
Houses chill stay a while
Houses are cool; you can stay here for some time.
Your my one who make me laugh
You're the one who makes me laugh.
Making out in the aftermath
We make out even after experiencing something intense.
Coolin' down the sun for me
By being with me, you're making the heat bearable.
Coolin' down to set me free
You're helping me to be free from the heat and worries.
Good times roll we're here to stay
We're here to have fun and stay put.
We hide away on a sunny day
On a sunny day, we hide away from the heat.
Bad times come but we're not there
Though bad times are around, we're not letting that bother us.
We're in the shade sayin' we don't care
We're in the shade, chilling and not worrying about anything.
Boy it's good we end it here
It's good that we end it here.
No more sweat there's no more fear
We're not sweating, and there's no reason to be afraid.
Escape the heat, escape the meat
Escape from the heat and the people, the noise.
Gaga folk surrounding me
People who are crazy or weird are around me.
Stay inside or stay in bed
It's better to stay inside or rest in bed.
You call it lazy but we're not dead
You may call it lazy, but we're not dead.
Oh oh no
This line doesn't have an explicit meaning.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LARS IVERSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JenniRudolph
This band is the perfect mix of futuristic and retro :D
Raymond Lau
Very pleasant for this old boy
to hear modern music that
actually SOUNDS like music !
NickFalacci
+Raymond Lau ---- To the person who uploaded all these songs. Please stop recording entire albums onto YouTube. Support artists. Buy their music.
Macklin Legan
They deserve more views for their songs.
JCRChivas R
my favorite song of this band the sky is blue, the end is near.... :D
erob90
Beautiful Rock N' Roll piece, I'm glad TAGT are aware that not everything needs Brass...
Jluis_93
Sunshine colon¡¡¡¡¡ I relly love this song
MasterWasp74
been waiting for this band ... seriously ..
Pete Jamerson
@kmc56 I think thats why I like it so fucking much, my favourite band is Sublime but when i started hearing this band (which seems totally different) I was like "FUCK YEAH"
Sleepless4Life
Yea they do feel sorry for the masses they missing out on a great band. On the other hand I don't mind cuz I feel priveliged having to know them.