Apples
The Monkees Lyrics


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Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears
I love you, girl, now that's the truth
I need you
Don't be cruel, don't be cruel
Give me just a little help and to show how much I care
I bring you Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears

Run to me
Girl don't wait to long
And you'll see
I won't do you wrong
Promise me no matter what
Forever you'll be there
I'll bring you Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears

I've said all I can today, girl
That's the way I am
Take it for what it's worth,
Throw the rest into the sun

Give me you
Girl, that's all I ask
Please be true
All I want's a love to last
I'll give it all back to you
And just to prove I'm fair
I bring you Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears

Whoa!
I love you, girl, now that's the truth
I need you
Don't be cruel, don't be cruel
Give me just a little help
And to show how much I care




I bring you Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears
Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears

Overall Meaning

The song "Apples, Peaches, Bananas, and Pears" by The Monkees is a love song with a cheerful and carefree melody. The lyrics express the strong affection the singer has for the girl he loves. He says that he needs her and promises to never do her wrong. He pleads with her to reciprocate his love, asking for her to be true and promising to give his all back to her. He concludes the song by repeating the chorus, which talks about how he will bring her apples, peaches, bananas, and pears as a symbol of his love and care for her.


The lyrics convey a straightforward message of how love should be expressed with simple gestures that are thoughtful and meaningful. The repetition of the fruits in the chorus adds an element of playfulness to the song, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the sweetness and variety of love. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it a popular addition to The Monkees' discography.


Line by Line Meaning

Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears
Listing out fruits to symbolize variety and the abundance of love the singer wants to give.


I love you, girl, now that's the truth
Confessing sincere love for the girl.


I need you
Expressing dependence and longing for the girl's presence.


Don't be cruel, don't be cruel
Pleading with the girl not to hurt the artist.


Give me just a little help and to show how much I care
Asking for assistance from the girl to prove the artist's love.


I bring you Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears
Using fruits as an offering to demonstrate affection and generosity.


Run to me
Requesting the girl to come to the singer.


Girl don't wait too long
Urging the girl to act quickly.


And you'll see
Promising that the girl will witness the artist's sincere intentions.


I won't do you wrong
Assuring the girl that the artist won't hurt her.


Promise me no matter what
Asking the girl to make a pledge to the singer.


Forever you'll be there
Requesting the girl's presence for an eternity.


I've said all I can today, girl
Admitting to expressing one's emotions fully.


That's the way I am
Declaring one's character and nature.


Take it for what it's worth,
Leaving the interpretation of one's words and actions to the girl.


Throw the rest into the sun
Dismissing any other interpretations or implications of the artist's words.


Give me you
Asking for the girl's affection and love.


Girl, that's all I ask
Stating the only request the singer has for the girl.


Please be true
Begging the girl to be sincere and honest with the singer.


All I want's a love to last
Expressing the artist's desire for a lasting and meaningful connection.


I'll give it all back to you
Offering to return all love received from the girl.


And just to prove I'm fair
Establishing the artist's honesty and integrity.


I bring you Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears
Reiterating the use of fruits as an offering of love and affection.


Whoa!
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement.




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Comments from YouTube:

@stephen3511

Great song from a great band. Thanks for uploading

@peterconroy2696

Gee....back to a time when it all seemed less intense. My cousin had the first Monkees album and that and the TV series got me into them. Even now at 65 I still play Monkees songs and still enjoy them. Sometimes think that Mike and Mr.Dolenz should get together with Paul Mc and Ringo and bring out a one off album under the name of The BeatMonks....

@TheMonkeesArchives

Their music doesn't age. I'll pass on the BeatMonkes! LOL

@truthinadvertising2702

I grew up during this period it was very intense but much different than now. We had Vietnam, the draft, the cold war with hiding under our desk drills, the Cuba crisis, the civil rights movement, and much more. The difference in my opinion was the media although propaganda it wasn't the well-oiled machine it is today. We lived our lives working hard those problems were not ground into us every moment of every day like it is now. I miss those times for sure.

@ChristianAlbert

Oh man, this is weird without "This Just Doesn't Seem To Be My Day".
That's how many times I've seen this episode (I mean, it IS the first one).
Thank you for this rarity!

@TheMonkeesArchives

On ABC, it was switched to "You Told Me"!

@jk-nl3js

The Monkees got a lot of mileage out of that guitar chord variation this song Last Train and Tear Drop City. Love them all..

@TheMonkeesArchives

Similar yes but smokin'! Much better than Clarksville IMO.

@jk-nl3js

@The Monkees Archives Tear Drop City for me..

@TheMonkeesArchives

@j k I like that one better than Clarksville as well!

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