1. An… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two music groups under the name 'Aviators':
1. An independent electronic music project created in Vermont, USA by Tyler Shaw in early 2011.
Being skilled in music theory after 8 years of violin lessons and teaching himself how to play the guitar, he created his first EP, Never Say Forever, using the digital audio workstation GarageBand, but removed it later, due to his lacking production skills at the time.
After switching from GarageBand to FL Studio and figuring out how to use it, he released his debut album, Reflections Of A Dream, in December 2011.
Before the release, he asked the indie musician Yoav Landau, better known as The Living Tombstone, to remix one of the songs on his debut. Landau agreed and shortly after the remix was uploaded on YouTube, Shaw's fanbase began to grow.
As of September 2019 his discography consists of 11 full-length studio albums, 1 TV-Show based album, 10 EPs, 5 remix albums, 2 soundtrack albums, 2 compilation albums, and 22 singles, as well as a number of free-to-download songs on YouTube and SoundCloud under the name 'Aviators'.
His most recent 12th studio album, titled 'The Cinematic Future', released March 6, 2020.
Music store:
http://music.soundoftheaviators.com/
YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SoundOfTheAviators
2. An indie/new wave band from the UK.
Cities in the Distance
Aviators Lyrics
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The neon glows a lullaby
And it's haunted, haunted with our pride
Corruption intertwined with greed
Performing interchangeably
But I wanted, I wanted to be free
Distract to keep the people mute
And we'll all move along
But somewhere it's a different show
The re-ignition starts to glow
Far away now, they sing a brand new song
Now from the shadows I can see their light
The lone stars shine on
The world's last night trapped in the veil
I've only heard their cries
The cities chanting their last reprise
Subsections of an institute
The work of bureaucratic brutes
They're trying, trying to save face
But citizens of darker times
Have learned to question better lies
While they're running, running out of space
But maybe there's one last resort
When our resources come up short
A light on the horizon shines alone
The cities in the distance live
With sanctuary left to give
Resistance soon ignites into a glow
Now from the shadows I can see their light
The lone stars shine on
The world's last night trapped in the veil
I've only heard their cries
The cities chanting their last reprise
Raise your hands upwards in praise
Not of the gods, but rather
The human cause undying the fear
Has held us back for years
We've sold our hearts for nothing
We wasted our own time at fault
With eyes on you all
They kept us scared and silent
And desperate to survive the light
Grows closer every night
So we will sate our hunger
And know the world revived
Now from the shadows I can see their light
The lone stars shine on
The world's last night trapped in the veil
I've only heard their cries
The cities chanting their last reprise
Now from the shadows I can see their light
The lone stars shine on
The world's last night trapped in the veil
I've only heard their cries
The cities chanting their last reprise
Now from the shadows I can see their light
The lone stars shine on
The world's last night trapped in the veil
I've only heard their cries
The cities chanting their last reprise
The lyrics to Aviators Nirre's song "Cities in the Distance" paint a picture of a dystopian society plagued by corruption, greed, and a stifling system. The rain pours every night, symbolizing the constant hardships and struggles faced by the people. The neon lights that glow, usually associated with vibrancy and excitement, become a lullaby, suggesting a sense of resignation and acceptance of their troubled reality.
The lyrics describe a system of absolutes, where distractions are created to keep the people silent and complacent. The singer in the song yearns for freedom and a different reality. They witness a glimmer of hope in the distance, where a "different show" is taking place. There, the re-ignition of resistance begins, and a new song is sung.
The song speaks of a divide between the oppressive cities that are trapped in their own turmoil and the distant places that offer sanctuary and a chance for revival. The citizens of the darker times have learned to question the lies and are running out of space within the suffocating system. The lyrics hint at the possibility of one last resort, a light on the horizon, where a new way of living can be achieved.
In the end, the song encourages the listener to raise their hands in praise of the human cause and to reject the fear that has held society back for years. It is a call for unity, resistance, and the revival of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
The rain pours longer every night
The challenges and difficulties we face are increasing with each passing day
The neon glows a lullaby
The constant distractions and superficialities of modern life numb our senses and lull us into complacency
And it's haunted, haunted with our pride
Our society is haunted by the negative consequences of our egotistical choices and actions
Corruption intertwined with greed
Corruption and greed are deeply intertwined within our societal structures
Performing interchangeably
Corrupt actions and greedy behaviors are often indistinguishable from one another
But I wanted, I wanted to be free
Despite the prevailing corruption and greed, I yearn for personal freedom and liberation
A system of the absolutes
Our society operates based on rigid and unquestionable principles
Distract to keep the people mute
Those in power deliberately distract and silence the population to maintain control
And we'll all move along
Society as a whole will continue to progress without much critical thought or resistance
But somewhere it's a different show
In some other places, there is a different narrative unfolding
The re-ignition starts to glow
A spark of rebellion and change is beginning to emerge
Far away now, they sing a brand new song
In distant cities, people are expressing themselves and advocating for a new way of life
Now from the shadows I can see their light
I am observing the progress and hope of these distant cities from my position of anonymity
The lone stars shine on
The courageous individuals leading the charge stand out and inspire others
The world's last night trapped in the veil
The world is currently in a state of darkness and ignorance
I've only heard their cries
I have only heard about their struggle and desire for change
The cities chanting their last reprise
The cities are coming together to make one final call for transformation
Subsections of an institute
Different factions within the established system
The work of bureaucratic brutes
The decisions and actions of insensitive and oppressive bureaucrats
They're trying, trying to save face
They are making efforts to protect their reputation and maintain their positions of power
But citizens of darker times
The people living in difficult and oppressive circumstances
Have learned to question better lies
They have become adept at scrutinizing and challenging false narratives and deceitful information
While they're running, running out of space
The oppressive forces are running out of ways to suppress and control the people
But maybe there's one last resort
Perhaps there is still one final option or solution
When our resources come up short
When we face scarcity and limitations in our efforts for change
A light on the horizon shines alone
A ray of hope and possibility emerges in the distance
The cities in the distance live
The distant cities thrive and continue to exist
With sanctuary left to give
They provide refuge and support for those seeking change
Resistance soon ignites into a glow
The resistance movement gains momentum and intensity
Raise your hands upwards in praise
Celebrate and acknowledge the power of collective action
Not of the gods, but rather
Not giving credit to supernatural forces, but instead
The human cause undying the fear
Recognizing that it is human determination and courage that overcomes fear
Has held us back for years
Fear has been a significant hindrance in our progress for a long time
We've sold our hearts for nothing
We have compromised our values and integrity without gaining anything
We wasted our own time at fault
We are to blame for squandering our own time and opportunities
With eyes on you all
With everyone's attention focused on those in power
They kept us scared and silent
The powerful have suppressed us through fear and silence
And desperate to survive the light
We have been longing for a brighter future and struggling to endure the darkness
Grows closer every night
Hope and progress gradually approach with each passing day
So we will sate our hunger
We will satisfy our longing and craving for change
And know the world revived
And witness the rebirth and rejuvenation of the world
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@chrism1519
“But citizens of darker times, have learned to question better lies.” Thats a great line. Love the song!
@little_pretty_little_dead
Couldn't've said it better myself!
@gabrile6556
1:53
@SG-fm9wd
Gen z (which includes me unfortunately) "No I don't think nuclear war is happening because thats just stupid"
Every generation before that were living through the cold war:
@Noorthia
@@SG-fm9wd every generation thinks that, its an unimaginable horror so its almost logical to think nobody would start it.
@SAAAANEESS
theres always this nostalgic feeling tugging at me whenever i listen to an aviators song, something comforting, even when everything else in my life falls apart
@taramullen8773
Right? I get the same feeling whenever I listen to them.
@pingupongo5275
80's nostalgia?
@hanoli7933
Ikr, i have had my fair share of shit days and i know the feeling. By the way
Anyone got any tips on how to perform faster? Its lately been bugging me and it puts my future in danger. I never understood why people want to be weird, i get called weird and theres nothing great about it.
@Mage_Chartreux
I miss my ex boyfriend. We would listen to Aviators together all the time.