We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Apollo's Little Bastard

from Misfit by Rob Roper

/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Rob Roper's 2011 10-song release, produced by John McVey.

    The Standard edition comes in a 4-panel high-quality cardboard CD package, with artwork by Greg Carr. For the hard cover package with the booklet, you must order the Deluxe edition.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Misfit via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 5 days
    9 remaining
    Purchasable with gift card

      $10 USD or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Rob Roper's 2011 10-song release, produced by John McVey. The Deluxe edition has a hard cover, and includes a booklet with notes on each song by Rob, and custom art for each song by Greg Carr. There are very few of these left, and it is unlikely there will ever be another run, due to the production difficulties involved.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Misfit via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 5 days
    edition of 10 
    Purchasable with gift card

      $20 USD or more 

     

  • Full Digital Discography

    9
    releases

    Get all 9 Rob Roper releases available on Bandcamp and save 10%.

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Falling into Heaven (alternate mix), The Way, Metadata (We're Watching You) (single), My Favorite Disguise (single), word, The Other Side of Nowhere, Misfit, Me, and 1 more. , and , .

    Excludes supporter-only releases.

    Purchasable with gift card

      $34.20 USD or more (10% OFF)

     

about

Music and Lyrics by Rob Roper.
from Rob Roper's 2011 album, "Misfit."
Guitar solo: Rob Roper.

lyrics

Apollo's Little Bastard
by Rob Roper ©2009


You got a heart but no brain
a voice out in the rain
spoken, never heard
with so much to say

An apprentice with no master
Apollo's little bastard
left on your own
while time moves ever faster

I can see you're just a flower
that needs a little water
neglected middle son
the farmer's ugly daughter

You just need a little help
but you're too shy to ask
you don't want to be a burden
you're afraid they will laugh

You've got so much inside you
that wants to come out
but no one believes
and you've got your doubts

If you quit and gave up
no one would care
no one would know
all that you have to share

And now your forehead
is all black and blue
'cause the brick wall is stubborn
but so are you

You got a heart but no brain
a voice out in the rain
spoken, never heard
with so much to say

An apprentice with no master
Apollo's little bastard
left on your own
while time moves ever faster

credits

from Misfit, track released May 17, 2011
Rob Roper: lead vocal, electric guitar, acoustic guitar.
John McVey: backing vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar.
Chris Engleman: electric bass.
Eric Moon: keyboards.
Christian Teele: drums.
Megan Burtt: backing vocals.

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Rob Roper image

Rob Roper Denver, Colorado

Songwriter, guitar player and singer.

"...the troubadour of the misfit." --Kurt Loken

"...a guy with some sharp songwriting skills and a knack for penning witty lyrics." --Jon Solomon, The Westword.

"...striking similarities to Elvis Costello... pop rock with a lyrical edge." --Sheryl Radetsky ... more

contact / help

Contact Rob Roper

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this track or account

Rob Roper recommends:

If you like Rob Roper, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Fabiana Palladino stops by to talk about her mesmeric debut LP.
listen now