In 2004, under the current name Autopilot Off, they released their debut album, Make a Sound, which includes the single "What I Want", co-written by Rancid's Tim Armstrong.
"Clockwork" was featured on the soundtrack of the games SSX3 and NHL 2004. "Chromatic Fades" was used in NASCAR Thunder 2004. "Make a Sound", was included in Burnout 3. All of these games were developed by Electronic Arts.
On August 26, 2005, the band decided to take an indefinite hiatus and released the following statement on their official website:
"So, it's been quite a while since we have posted any news. We've been off the road for well over 6 months now. We played a couple of shows over the holidays in NY. But that is about all that has gone on. Rumors have started to fly around about what we are up to. We think its about time that we filled you all in.....
We've decided to take an indefinite break from Autopilot Off. It has been nearly 10 years since the band started, and it has been full speed ahead for the majority of that time. We have all decided to take some time for our lives outside of the band. We are all still the best of friends. In addition to this we decided a few months back to leave our home of 4 years at Island Records. We apologize for leaving you all hanging for so long. Thank you so much for all the support and friendships that you all have given to us over the years. We could never have done it without you."
In 2011, the band reunited and began recording again.
About You
Autopilot Off Lyrics
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What was between the two of us
I was with you all the time
Everything that I adore
No girl could have any more
But now you're never around
So I've been
And spending all my days without you
I know sometimes that
It doesn't work that way
I always like to think
That you'd be back someday
It's something in the things you do
That make me so in love with you
I see how you act with me
And if you weren't with him for so long
I wouldn't have to write this song
I wish it was me you met all those years ago
That's not the way some things go
I should have been the one you got to love and know
In Autopilot Off's song "About You," the singer expresses their feelings towards someone who they previously had a close relationship with. It's clear to the singer that there was something special between them, and they cherish the memories of being together. However, something happened that caused them to grow apart, and now the singer is left feeling lost without this person in their life. They spend their days wondering what could have been and wishing for a future where they might be reunited.
The singer admits that they understand that sometimes things don't work out as we would like them to. Despite this, they hold onto hope that this person they care for deeply will come back to them someday. There's something in the way that this person does things that makes the singer fall in love with them again and again. The singer reflects on the time they have spent together in the past, and concludes that if only they had met earlier, things might have turned out differently. Unfortunately, life doesn't always go as planned, and the singer has to accept that sometimes things just aren't meant to be.
Overall, Autopilot Off's "About You" is a poignant reflection on the ups and downs of love and relationships. It captures the bittersweet feeling of looking back on a past relationship and feeling both grateful for the good times and sad for the way things turned out.
Line by Line Meaning
It was always obvious
There was a clear attraction and connection between us from the beginning.
What was between the two of us
Our relationship was exclusive and special, just between us.
I was with you all the time
I spent all of my time with you, always wanting to be by your side.
Everything that I adore
All the things I love and cherish were embodied in you.
No girl could have any more
You were everything I could ever want in a girl.
But now you're never around
You're no longer present in my life.
So I've been wasting all my time without you
Without you, my time is unfulfilling and meaningless.
And spending all my days without you
Every day without you is a day wasted.
I know sometimes that
I understand that sometimes things don't go the way we planned.
It doesn't work that way
Our relationship couldn't work out for some reason.
I always like to think
I hold onto the hope that...
That you'd be back someday
...you would return to me someday.
It's something in the things you do
There's an indescribable quality about you that draws me to you.
That make me so in love with you
That love and admiration for you is unwavering.
I see how you act with me
The way you treat me makes my love for you even stronger.
And if you weren't with him for so long
If you hadn't been in a relationship with someone else for a long time...
I wouldn't have to write this song
... I wouldn't feel the need to express my feelings through this song.
I wish it was me you met all those years ago
I wish fate had brought us together instead of you meeting someone else.
That's not the way some things go
Unfortunately, things don't always work out the way we want them to.
I should have been the one you got to love and know
I feel like I'm the one who should have had the chance to love and get to know you, not someone else.
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mynameisblueskye aka The Cosmic Blue Autie
Probably my vote for the best song on the entire series.
Perryl Snowfall
This band is SO underrated...
Willy Wonka
And yet, thats an understatement❤
Ben A
"I've never felt more temporary" really hit me a few years ago, tbh listening it to now I still kinda feel it. The line before it "so look on forever now" the two lines really contrast each other, like you want them to know how you're feeling but you're already gone to them. It is a indeed "a tough pill to swallow down"
DizzyHEllfire
I miss this CD. I randomly found vol. 2 and oh how I miss this group. I loved this song.
TOUCH B
대한항공 스타리그 시즌2 경기후 배경음악.
스폰에 걸맞게 하늘을 나는듯한 사운드
막 활주로에 도착한 비행기같은 느낌
Sneaky punch
Album quality
Simon Pickering
My anthem
Marvel DC
Me too 🙋
CrackMyKnuckles
Might someone be able to explain why this isn’t on Apple Music?