Identity Crisis
Clikatat Ikatowi Lyrics


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His plane was heated down
Dive bombing at such speed
The pilot viewed his chute
In the distance as he fell into a day dream

That would last what seemed like a whole life
Cause it was all so-so
When the voice of fear had whispered his eyes
All became clouded

Eating into a feeling of exploration
He had remembered from what they called childhood
He romanced amides of gaining back
The courage to remain idealistic

So she spoke and he took control
With the stern stare of a bull
At the ground before him
No questions inter feared with a notion





That was coming in loud and clear
Then he pulled back on the stick and closed his eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "Identity Crisis" by Clikatat Ikatowi tells the story of a pilot experiencing an intense free fall after his plane overheats and dive bombs at great speed. As he falls, he sees his parachute in the distance and begins to day dream. However, his day dream seems to last his entire life, blurring the lines between reality and his own imagination. The voice of fear whispers to him, clouding his mind and eating away at his sense of exploration and idealism that he had remembered from childhood. However, a woman speaks to him, giving him the courage to take control and pull his plane out of its dive. He closes his eyes in determination and focus as he maneuvers the plane away from danger.


The overall message of the song seems to be one of perseverance and the power of determination. Even in moments of extreme danger and crisis, it's possible to find the courage to take control and overcome obstacles. The pilot's day dream represents a way of escaping reality and finding inspiration from memories of childhood. However, the song suggests that it's important not to get lost in our own imaginations, but to use them as a way to find the courage to face the challenges that the real world presents.


Line by Line Meaning

His plane was heated down
The heat from the burning plane made the situation more intense and overwhelming.


Dive bombing at such speed
The plane was plummeting down rapidly and uncontrollably.


The pilot viewed his chute
In a moment of desperation, the pilot looked for his parachute as his last hope for survival.


In the distance as he fell into a day dream
As he fell to what seemed like his death, he began to reminisce on his past.


That would last what seemed like a whole life
The fall felt like eternity and he had time to reflect on his past and contemplate his identity.


Cause it was all so-so
His past and present were not fulfilling or satisfying, leading to a feeling of confusion about his identity.


When the voice of fear had whispered his eyes
His fear caused him to lose focus and clarity.


All became clouded
His thoughts and emotions became jumbled and unclear.


Eating into a feeling of exploration
The feeling of exploration and curiosity from his childhood was being taken over by fear and confusion.


He had remembered from what they called childhood
He reminisced on a time when his identity was clear and he had a sense of purpose.


He romanced amides of gaining back
He wanted to regain that sense of identity and purpose he once had.


The courage to remain idealistic
He needed the courage to hold onto his idealistic beliefs about himself and his place in the world.


So she spoke and he took control
Someone, possibly a loved one, gave him the push he needed to take control of his situation and identity.


With the stern stare of a bull
He had a determined and fierce look, ready to take on whatever lies ahead.


At the ground before him
He was focused on the task at hand, which was to land safely.


No questions inter feared with a notion
He didn't let doubt or fear hold him back from taking action and making choices for himself.


That was coming in loud and clear
He had a clear understanding of his goals and purpose.


Then he pulled back on the stick and closed his eyes
He took a risk and took action, even if it meant putting himself in danger and not knowing where it would lead him.




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