-Nick Johnson: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
-Nate Gangelhoff: Bass
-Jeff Matika: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
-Dan Elston-Jones: Drums
Pensacola
Banner Pilot Lyrics
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The funny, sad, dumb things that you'd do, mistakes and bad tattoos
And we'd burn ablaze through the streets of this maze, getting lost
You'd make me laugh till dawn broke, I got the note that you wrote
A shot, you flew
I'm hoping that you
You're not a shadow of the girl that I once knew
Keep, keep holding the days that time's stolen with you
The funny, sad, dumb things that you'd do, mistakes and bad tattoos
And we'd burn ablaze through the streets of this maze, getting lost
And finding holes to fall through, I wonder where you've gone to
Keeping up, are you keeping up, are you keeping up?
Or are you falling down?
Keeping up, are you keeping up, are you keeping up?
Or are you falling down?
Keeping up, are you keeping up, are you keeping up?
Or are you falling down?
The lyrics of "Pensacola" by Banner Pilot reminisce about a past relationship and the nostalgic memories that are still clung onto. The first verse talks about holding onto the moments that were "stolen" with time, including the good and bad times, and concludes with a reference to a note that the other person had written. The second verse contains a shot, perhaps indicating that the relationship came to an end. The song expresses the hope that the person has not been changed by the world, which can turn perfect faces black and blue. The chorus repeats the thematic question of whether the person is keeping up or falling down.
Overall, the song is about the bittersweet experience of looking back at a past relationship that was impactful and positive but has since ended. The person singing the song is holding onto the happy times and hoping that the other person has been able to maintain a positive outlook despite any hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep, keep holding the days that time's stolen with you
Hold onto those memories that time has taken away from you
The funny, sad, dumb things that you'd do, mistakes and bad tattoos
Remember all the funny, sad, and silly things you did and the mistakes you made, including bad tattoos
And we'd burn ablaze through the streets of this maze, getting lost
We used to roam around aimlessly through the streets and get lost in the process
You'd make me laugh till dawn broke, I got the note that you wrote
You used to make me laugh so much that we stayed up until dawn and I still have the note you wrote for me
A shot, you flew
You left abruptly
I'm hoping that you
I hope that you
You're not a shadow of the girl that I once knew
You haven't changed into someone unrecognizable from the person I knew
Because the world turns perfect faces black and blue
Because people can become bruised and imperfect from the challenges of life
And finding holes to fall through, I wonder where you've gone to
I am still searching for answers and wondering where you are
Keeping up, are you keeping up, are you keeping up?
Are you keeping up with the pace of life?
Or are you falling down?
Or are you struggling and falling behind?
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thorn Oakpriest
Keep, keep holding the days that time's stolen with you
The funny, sad, dumb things that you'd do, mistakes and bad tattoos
And we'd burn ablaze through the streets of this maze, getting lost
You'd make me laugh till dawn broke, I got the note that you wrote
A shot, you flew
I'm hoping that you
You're not a shadow of the girl that I once knew
Because the world turns perfect faces black and blue
Keep, keep holding the days that time's stolen with you
The funny, sad, dumb things that you'd do, mistakes and bad tattoos
And we'd burn ablaze through the streets of this maze, getting lost
And finding holes to fall through, I wonder where you've gone to
Keeping up, are you keeping up, are you keeping up?
Or are you falling down?
Keeping up, are you keeping up, are you keeping up?
Or are you falling down?
Sinesthesya
Great song!