-Nick Johnson: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
-Nate Gangelhoff: Bass
-Jeff Matika: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
-Dan Elston-Jones: Drums
Empty Lot
Banner Pilot Lyrics
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I'll never make it through so I'll make a deal with you
Let me drink your wine and waste your time
And whatever I've got, I'll give to you
We've just got to wait until Spring and see what all it brings
I bleed like everybody else, you look like everybody else
We'll breathe this toxic air and pretend not to care
We're just walking home through an empty lot
We'll take the world on
Yeah, the year I've had, I think it's worth a shot
Counting lines that cross my face and moving objects into place
I'll never make it through so I'll make a deal with you
Let me drink your wine and waste your time
And whatever I've got, I'll give to you
We've just got to wait until Spring and see what all it brings
I bleed like everybody else, you look like everybody else
We'll breathe this toxic air and pretend we don't care
If we can conquer Bleeker Street, I know we'll land right on our fucking feet
We're just walking home through an empty lot
And we'll take the world on
Yeah, the year I've had, I think it's worth a shot
I'm writing over days better left forgot
And navigating ways through a twisted plot
And we're just walking home through an empty lot
And we're just walking home through an empty lot
And we're just walking home through an empty lot
And we're just walking home through an empty lot
The lyrics to Banner Pilot's "Empty Lot" seem to be about struggling to make it in life, and finding solace in a friend or lover who understands and supports you. The singer is counting lines on their face, perhaps representing the stresses and hardships they've faced. They're moving objects into place, perhaps symbolizing their efforts to control their surroundings despite feeling powerless.
The singer acknowledges that they may not succeed on their own, and makes a deal with their companion to let them "drink [their] wine and waste [their] time" in exchange for whatever they can give. There's a sense of camaraderie and shared struggle as they wait for spring to come and bring new opportunities.
Despite their hardships, the singer and their companion are determined to take on the world. They walk through an empty lot, perhaps representing the barren landscape of their lives, but they're ready to face whatever comes. The singer acknowledges that they've had a tough year, but they're willing to keep trying and see where it takes them.
Overall, "Empty Lot" is a hopeful and introspective song about persevering through hard times and finding strength in the people you care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Counting lines that cross my face and moving objects into place
I'm feeling overwhelmed and trying to distract myself by counting lines on my face and arranging things in my environment.
I'll never make it through so I'll make a deal with you
I don't think I can make it on my own, so I'm proposing a mutual agreement to rely on each other.
Let me drink your wine and waste your time
I want to use your resources to escape my problems and distract myself from reality.
And whatever I've got, I'll give to you
In exchange for your help, I'm willing to offer whatever I can give.
We've just got to wait until Spring and see what all it brings
We're hoping for a fresh start when Spring comes and are trying to stay optimistic about the future.
I bleed like everybody else, you look like everybody else
We may look and seem different on the outside, but we all have emotions and problems like everyone else.
We'll breathe this toxic air and pretend not to care
We'll try to ignore the harmful environment we're in and act like it doesn't affect us in order to cope.
If we can conquer Bleeker Street, I know we'll land right on our fucking feet
If we can overcome the challenges of our current situation, we'll be able to succeed and thrive in the future.
We're just walking home through an empty lot
We're going through a desolate and lonely phase in our lives.
And we'll take the world on
Despite our difficulties, we're ready to face whatever challenges and opportunities that come our way.
Yeah, the year I've had, I think it's worth a shot
Despite the hardships I've gone through this year, I think it's worth taking a risk and trying my best.
I'm writing over days better left forgot
I'm trying to move on from past mistakes and regrets by writing about them.
And navigating ways through a twisted plot
I'm trying to figure out how to get through a complicated and difficult situation.
And we're just walking home through an empty lot
We may feel alone and lost, but we're still moving forward and trying to find our way.
And we're just walking home through an empty lot
We're still going through a difficult time, but we're hopeful for a better future.
Contributed by Hannah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.