Twiddle hails from the hills of Hubbardton Vermont, and has always sought t… Read Full Bio ↴Twiddle hails from the hills of Hubbardton Vermont, and has always sought to write and perform music that is diverse and groovin', but also intricate and expressive. In the relatively short time since forming, this quartet's music and songwriting has progressed by leaps without bounds, earning them steadily growing recognition. While tapping many parts of the globe for diverse musical and cultural influences, Twiddle maintains a vibe of modern rock and funk with traditional jazz, classical, reggae, and Latin overtones -- all in the spirit of intertwining improvisation and structure. The band has been able to kick back and find itself at home on whatever stage they've played on, be it at a club, college, downtown park, historic theatre, or rowdy festival. Twiddle's shows are always high energy, but with plenty of time, tempo, and mood changes to keep the ears engaged and the brain wondering what's next.

Apples
Twiddle Lyrics

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Yes I saw them walk out my door
One foot in front of the other-da-da-da-da-da
They look kinda like apple men with watermelon legs and a tail made out of rubber

Now I've seen some weird things before but not these edible creatures

Am I crazy or is it only time before they find the others

I'm not crazy, you're just mad
Don't freak, out just be glad
Well, I'm not crazy, you're just mad
Don't freak out, just be glad
‘Cause when you see the little apple creatures deep within your mind
Maybe you should take a little less next time
And it all starts comin' through

In a conscious point of view

And it all fades away!

(Scatting)

Now I've seen some weird things before but not these edible fucked-up
(Scatting)
They look kinda like apple men
I'm not crazy, you're just mad
Don't freak, out just be glad
Well, I'm not crazy, you're just mad
Don't freak out, just be glad
‘Cause when you see the little apple creatures deep within your mind
Dancin' and a-humpin' and a-havin' a good time
And it all just seems like fun
Now the melting has begun
You'd better start to run away!
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man
(Indistinguishable shouting)
You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man

You gotta like apples, man
You gotta like apples, man

Overall Meaning

The song "Apples" by Twiddle is one of the band's quirky and imaginative tracks that dive deep into the surreal and absurd. The song lyrics depict the singer seeing strange, apple-like creatures with watermelon legs and rubber tails that are apparently walking out of his door. The singer wonders if he is crazy or if he just took too much of a substance and is hallucinating. The song also contains a repeating chorus encouraging the listener to not freak out and just be glad, hinting at a message about enjoying life and not taking things too seriously.

The surreal imagery and the seemingly nonsensical lyrics of "Apples" make it difficult to discern a clear message or meaning behind the song. However, one interpretation could be that the song is about the experience of taking hallucinogenic substances and the strange and bizarre things that a person can see and feel while under their influence. The lyrics suggest that the apple creatures are a product of taking too much of something and that the singer is worried that others will find out about his experience.

Interestingly, the song also features a scatting chorus, which is a jazz technique of improvising nonsense syllables as if they were an instrument. This element adds to the surrealism of the song and adds to the feeling of not quite being able to understand what is happening.

Overall, "Apples" is a psychedelic and creative song that explores the strange world of hallucinations and surrealism. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but the song encourages listeners to enjoy life and not take everything too seriously.

Line by Line Meaning

Yes I saw them walk out my door
I witnessed the apple creatures leave my vicinity

They look kinda like apple men with watermelon legs and a tail made out of rubber
The creatures resemble human-like figures made of apples with long, rubber tails and watermelon legs

Now I've seen some weird things before but not these edible creatures
Although I've witnessed strange things previously, these creatures being edible is a unique feature

Am I crazy or is it only time before they find the others
I'm uncertain if my perception is accurate or if it's only a matter of time until others see the creatures

I'm not crazy, you're just mad
I'm not crazy; you're acting irrationally

Don't freak, out just be glad
Stay calm and be happy in the moment

‘Cause when you see the little apple creatures deep within your mind
If you see the apple creatures within your mind

Maybe you should take a little less next time
Perhaps consuming less is advisable

And it all starts comin' through
The perception of the creatures becomes clearer

In a conscious point of view
A lucid, aware manner of thinking

And it all fades away!
The perception or experience diminishes

Now I've seen some weird things before but not these edible fucked-up
I've witnessed strange events previously, but none like these disturbing, edible beings

They look kinda like apple men
They resemble human figures composed of apples

Dancin' and a-humpin' and a-havin' a good time
The apple creatures are energetic and enjoying themselves through movement

And it all just seems like fun
The experience is amusing and enjoyable

Now the melting has begun
The creatures' physical structure begins to dissolve

You'd better start to run away!
Escape is advisable

You gotta like apples, man
You must have a preference towards apples, my friend

(Indistinguishable shouting)
Incoherent yelling or screaming

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