a.P.A.t.T. sound like the best bits of eveything you've ever heard. YOUR fa… Read Full Bio ↴a.P.A.t.T. sound like the best bits of eveything you've ever heard. YOUR favourite mixtape! File next to ABBA / Zappa. Completely original bewildering 2-7 piece band using all the genres possible to create a daft yet beautiful mess. Running all over stage whilst swapping instruments.Eclectic..pah!

"To hear a.P.A.t.T. or more specifically their ‘Black & White Mass’ full length is to experience a musical odyssey like no other, avoiding the usual pragmatics of pop, they are a law unto themselves dabbling in sounds.‘Black and White Mass’ is THE first crucial full length of the year somehow I don’t reckon it’ll be topped in our affections though be warned it’ll do your f**kin head in."
-Losing Today on 'Black & White mass'

a.P.A.t.T.'s last full album entitled 'Black & White Mass' (Pickled Egg) is from the very outer limits of what pop music can be whilst being filled-to-bursting with sheer entertainment value that earned it ‘Album of the Week’ on Radio 1. Plan B magazine commented,

"No frequency left unturned, no genre left unwrapped or ignored".

a.P.A.t.T.'s latest single entitled 'Martins' Quest' has had rave reviews and was BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens tip for the week.

Another interesting quirk of fate fell upon a.P.A.t.T. recently; they have just finished working with BBC TV on a sitcom, starring Ralf Little and Johnny Vegas, entitled 'Massive'.a.P.A.t.T. of course play a hapless avant garde band. Ralf Little's character describes the band as "Shit".

a.P.A.t.T. are undeniably unique yet carry on a historical musical lineage that runs deep in U.K. music: Bands with big ideas!..The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Cardiacs, Radiohead, a.P.A.t.T. .

A Split 12" vinyl with Scoth Egg on Upset the Rhythmm, 'Ogadimma' a full length album on Chinchilla tone records and a film 'a.P.A.t.T. the Movie' to be released before 2009 is out, expect a few suprises from these Village Idiots

a.P.A.t.T. are currently touring as a 5 piece

Full line up is:

* GeneralMIDI - Keys/drums/vox/cello/sax/bass
* Field Marshall Stack -MIDIguitar/monosynth/vox
* The Master Fader- Keys/ drums/accordion/vox
* Dorothy Wave - Violin / vox/ guitar / cello
* Sir Kit Breaker - Monosynth/ bass/ drums/sax
* The Count In - Drums/ mono/ bass/violin/vox
* Norma Lise - Drums/ monosynth/ bass/
* Major Fifth - Bass/Glockenspiel
* Mik Sing Dec - Mixer,Percussion
* STan za - Vox

Discography

Martin's Quest - Download Single
2008 -aPehAt recordings

Split 12" Vinyl/CD/Download
2008 -w/Stignoisev -Class a Audio/aPehAt Recordings

Black & White Mass - CD/Download
2008 -Pickled Egg / aPehAt recordings

Ch(e.a.P.) - CD
2005 -aPehAt recordings

Fre(e.P.) - CD/Download
2005 -aPehAt recordings

(L.P.) - CD
2004 -aPehAt recordings

(e.P.) - CD
2002 -aPehAt recordings

----------------Coming Soon----------------

a.P.A.t.T. The Movie
- d.v.D - aPehAt recordings

Ogadimma
- Not yet released -Chinchillatone /aPehAt recordings

Split 12"
- Not yet released- Vinyl -Upset The Rhythm w/ DJ Scotch Egg band 'Baki'

Links
http://www.apatt.com

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a.P.A.t.T. Lyrics

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Like you I'm trying hard to get with you
I guess I'm not so into you
It's unfortunate I'm not used to any other space
Lately I've been trying to erase me
See I'm not into hating me
I've already been driving me crazy, but I can concentrate
Reach me, 'cause I got you babe completely
Am I unsure? Absolutely

You contaminate me so well I believe you now
Truly I care about you so deeply
God I wish I believed me
I wonder you so much
I've been touched

I think everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
Almost everyone I know believes in God and Love
So if everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
Well then sympathy you should be the superstar that you are

Just say so Give the word and I'm Vertigo
The existential Romeo
My emotions teach me well with a God complex
Teach me this anger tries to impeach me
And considerate idiosyncrasies damaged me so well
That I can't tell

'Cause I think everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
Almost everyone I know believes in God and Love
So if everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
Well then Sympathy you should be the superstar that you are

Dr. Strangelove you should be Dr. Estrangedlove
Everything that ever was
You're so lucky you get to be you and you're all the time
I do everything with you despite you
See I don't dance but I try to
Apathy knows you well 'cause you're a superstar

And everything's okay I mean everything's alright
Almost everyone I know believes in God and Love

So if everything's okay I mean everything's alright
Well then sympathy you should be the superstar that you are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to this song by a.P.A.t.T. present a conflicted individual trying to come to terms with their true feelings about someone they care about. The first verse describes their uncertainty and lack of confidence in the relationship. They admit they are not used to being in a situation like this and they have been trying to erase their doubts and insecurities. However, they reach out to their partner and express the depth of their care, despite not fully believing in themselves. The chorus continues with a tone of uncertainty and searching, stating that everything would be okay if everyone believed in love and God, and that sympathy should be a superstar. The second verse further emphasizes their internal conflict, using allusions to Dr. Strangelove and a God complex to portray the struggles of reconciling their emotions. Ultimately, the verses and chorus weave together to create a portrait of a complex relationship, where love and doubt mingle together in the mind of the singer.

Overall, the song emphasizes the challenge of communicating one's true feelings and the tension that exists in any relationship. It captures the chaotic nature of emotions and the struggle to come to terms with them. The repetition of the phrase "everything's okay" in the chorus creates a sense of tension and unease, even as it expresses a desire for things to be resolved. Ultimately, the song captures the challenge of being truthful with oneself and others about one's emotions, and the rewards of doing so.

Line by Line Meaning

Like you I'm trying hard to get with you
I'm putting in effort to get close to you.

I guess I'm not so into you
I'm not as interested in you as I thought.

It's unfortunate I'm not used to any other space
I'm uncomfortable with change or being in new environments.

Lately I've been trying to erase me
I'm trying to change aspects of myself that I don't like or want to improve.

See I'm not into hating me
I don't want to dislike or have negative thoughts towards myself.

I've already been driving me crazy, but I can concentrate
I've been struggling with my thoughts and emotions, but I'm able to focus and stay on task now.

Reach me, 'cause I got you babe completely
Please talk to me or connect with me, as I'm fully committed to our relationship or friendship.

Am I unsure? Absolutely
I'm very uncertain about something, without a doubt.

You contaminate me so well I believe you now
You have strong influence on my thoughts and behavior, and I'm starting to accept your ideas.

Truly I care about you so deeply
I genuinely have strong feelings of affection towards you.

God I wish I believed me
I have doubts or lack confidence in myself, even though I really want to believe in what I'm saying or feeling.

I wonder you so much
I think about you often or with curiosity.

I've been touched
I've had a significant emotional or physical impact from someone or something.

I think everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
I believe that things are going well or are fine.

Almost everyone I know believes in God and Love
Many people I'm familiar with have faith in a higher power and the concept of love.

So if everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
If there's no issues or problems, then things must be good.

Well then sympathy you should be the superstar that you are
If everything is going well, then empathy or concern for others should be celebrated and valued.

Just say so Give the word and I'm Vertigo
If you want me to, I can become dizzyingly in love or obsessed with you.

The existential Romeo
I'm a passionate and intense lover, with a deep understanding of the meaning of life.

My emotions teach me well with a God complex
I learn a lot from my feelings and often feel superior or arrogant in my beliefs.

Teach me this anger tries to impeach me
Help me understand how my anger is negatively impacting me.

And considerate idiosyncrasies damaged me so well
The unique personality traits or quirks that are typically viewed as positive have unintentionally harmed me in some way.

That I can't tell
I'm not entirely sure how these idiosyncrasies have caused harm to me.

Dr. Strangelove you should be Dr. Estrangedlove
You could be called 'Dr. Estrangedlove,' due to your strange or unhealthy approach to relationships or love.

Everything that ever was
The whole of past existence or history.

You're so lucky you get to be you and you're all the time
You're fortunate to always be yourself and have an unwavering sense of identity.

I do everything with you despite you
I continue to participate in activities or spend time with you, even though you might not be my preferred company.

See I don't dance but I try to
I'm not naturally skilled at dancing, but I make an effort to participate anyway.

Apathy knows you well 'cause you're a superstar
You're very successful or talented, but in a way that suggests a lack of care or concern for others.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ATTRELL STEPHEN JR. CORDES

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