-Nick Johnson: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
-Nate Gangelhoff: Bass
-Jeff Matika: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
-Dan Elston-Jones: Drums
Greenwood
Banner Pilot Lyrics
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Amps exploding and our ears bleed red but we yell out every note
In the kitchen you tell me about the evils of the world
Swallow hard on every truth that's been fermenting in your throat
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
On the lawn outside, Gabe shoots bottlerockets through the night
Lighting up the summer sky, catch fire, I'm burning up with you
Something in the air makes me wonder why the hell I'd care about tomorrow
When it's all right here, the wine, the hope, and you
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
In everything, you're everything tonight
So I hit the road, wheeled the van off of the grass and drove
Miles slipped in between you and me, it's what I always do
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
In everything, you're everything tonight
And in the morning all that fills me is regret
I know I've traded winning hands for losing bets
The moment's gone
The moment's gone
The moment's gone
In "Greenwood" by Banner Pilot, the singer is describing a moment in an abandoned house where they and their friends are playing music. The environment is chaotic, with boards bouncing up and down and amps exploding, yet they continue to play with passion. The singer's friend opens up to them about the evils of the world, and they try to internalize those truths, even though they are difficult to swallow.
Despite the intense moment they are experiencing with their friends, the singer feels a sense of detachment. They mention leaving and met their friends only in a dream, waiting for a spark to reignite within them. They ask their friend to lie to them because they love believing in something, even if it's mundane, and to find meaning in everything, including this moment they are sharing together.
As the night continues, they watch fireworks light up the sky and feel a connection with their friend and the moment. But ultimately, the singer feels regret in the morning, realizing they have traded "winning hands for losing bets." The moment is gone, and they have to leave it all behind.
Overall, "Greenwood" is a nostalgic and introspective song about the fleeting nature of moments and the complexities of human emotion. It is a reminder to appreciate the present and the people around us while we can, as we may never get that moment back again.
Line by Line Meaning
The boards, they bounce up and down in an abandoned house
The wooden planks vibrate with the energy of our music in an empty building
Amps exploding and our ears bleed red but we yell out every note
The amplifier is pushed to its limits, causing it to malfunction, and the volume causes our ears to ring, but we continue to scream out each lyric with passion and determination
In the kitchen you tell me about the evils of the world
As we gather in the kitchen, you share your knowledge of the morally corrupt side of society
Swallow hard on every truth that's been fermenting in your throat
You take in every harsh reality that you have been holding back, feeling anxious about revealing them against your will
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
It's unfortunate that I have to leave, but I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with you once, even if it was only in a dream
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
I am eagerly anticipating a moment of inspiration that will reignite my passion and motivation
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
Tell me untruths because I find comfort in the act of believing them. Take ordinary things and make them remarkable by finding deeper significance within them.
In everything, you're everything tonight
You are the focal point of everything for me tonight - the center of my life in this moment
On the lawn outside, Gabe shoots bottlerockets through the night
Outside on the lawn, Gabe is lighting up the sky with bottle rockets in the dark sky
Lighting up the summer sky, catch fire, I'm burning up with you
The bright colors of fireworks are a visual representation of our intense feelings, and I feel like I am on fire with you
Something in the air makes me wonder why the hell I'd care about tomorrow
The atmosphere is charged with emotion and excitement, causing me to question why I would even bother thinking about the future in a moment like this
When it's all right here, the wine, the hope, and you
In this present moment, everything I need is right here - the wine to loosen us up, the possibility of a better future, and you to share it with
So I hit the road, wheeled the van off of the grass and drove
I make the difficult decision to leave abruptly, without saying goodbye, and head down the road in our van
Miles slipped in between you and me, it's what I always do
Distance inevitably grows between us due to my tendency to run when healthy relationships require effort and commitment
And in the morning all that fills me is regret
I wake up feeling only remorse when I realize how much I have lost by constantly running away from meaningful connections
I know I've traded winning hands for losing bets
I recognize that I have repeatedly sacrificed potential happiness and success by choosing to pursue short-lived pleasures and avoiding lasting connections
The moment's gone
The magic of the moment has passed, and I am left with only memories and regrets
The moment's gone
The magic of the moment has passed, and I am left with only memories and regrets
The moment's gone
The magic of the moment has passed, and I am left with only memories and regrets
Contributed by Josiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The boards, they bounce up and down in an abandoned house
Amps exploding and our ears bleed red but we yell out every note
In the kitchen you tell me about the evils of the world
Swallow hard on every truth that's been fermenting in your throat
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
In everything, you're everything tonight
On the lawn outside, Gabe shoots bottlerockets through the night
Lighting up the summer sky, catch fire, I'm burning up with you
Something in the air makes me wonder why the hell I'd care about tomorrow
When it's all right here, the wine, the hope, and you
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
In everything, you're everything tonight
So I hit the road, wheeled the van off of the grass and drove
Miles slipped in between you and me, it's what I always do
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
In everything, you're everything tonight
And in the morning all that fills me is regret
I know I've traded winning hands for losing bets
The moment's gone
The moment's gone
The moment's gone
R. B.
Most underrated punk band. Listen to them almost every day. <3
Nadav Drewe
Good lad.
Tyler Stewart
I DO listen to at least one or all of their albums daily! This is my favourite though. I seem to have the tendency of falling in love with certain bands after theyve been done for years. I hope for a reunion 🤞
R. B.
@Tyler Stewart same bro!
Tyler Stewart
The only album I don't listen to AS much is Pass The Poison. It's good its just not as well recorded and Nick's vox don't sound as good as later records but whaddya gonna do lol. That's just me being anal 😄
R. B.
@Tyler Stewart ha! On Pass the Poison is one of my fav tracks „River city blackout“ 😃 love it
Steven Lefrançois
Banner pilot are fckin' good at catchy lyrics, guitar rifts and awesome bass! I only listen to their CDs in my car. brilliant and underrated band : (
duck blonde
The boards, they bounce up and down in an abandoned house
Amps exploding and our ears bleed red but we yell out every note
In the kitchen you tell me about the evils of the world
Swallow hard on every truth that's been fermenting in your throat
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
In everything, you're everything tonight
On the lawn outside, Gabe shoots bottlerockets through the night
Lighting up the summer sky, catch fire, I'm burning up with you
Something in the air makes me wonder why the hell I'd care about tomorrow
When it's all right here, the wine, the hope, and you
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
In everything, you're everything tonight
So I hit the road, wheeled the van off of the grass and drove
Miles slipped in between you and me, it's what I always do
Know that it's my luck I'm leaving, I met you once when I was dreaming
I'm waiting for a spark to reignite
Lie to me, I love believing, take the mundane, look for meaning
In everything, you're everything tonight
And in the morning all that fills me is regret
I know I've traded winning hands for losing bets
The moment's gone
The moment's gone
The moment's gone
Tristan Birch
the bass in this is great!
matthias Matt
great catchy song!!!