Pilot
Get Up and Go Lyrics
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Could have made it so much better tonight
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
All of last summer could have sworn
I had a number to write
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
and listen to the one man show
* Nobody else got a hope in the world,
gotta open the world
In time, in rhyme,
it’s better to believe in mine
Nobody else got a hope in the world,
gotta open the world
Should have known better
Could have sworn I had the number to write
Oh, but the moon, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
All of last summer,
I was singin’ everyday of my life
Maybe I’ll sing in the morning light
Or maybe tomorrow night
Get up and go and listen to the radio
Repeat *x2
Get up and go and listen to the radio
Repeat *
The lyrics of "Pilot" by Get Up and Go revolve around missed opportunities and regrets of the past. The first stanza begins with the singer acknowledging that they could have done better and made things better, but the icy cold room held them back. They mention the number they had to write, which could symbolize an opportunity they missed. Throughout the song, they mention the phrase "maybe tomorrow night," which shows a glimmer of hope that they will try again.
The chorus talks about the importance of believing in oneself and taking action to make it in the world. The repetition of "nobody else got a hope in the world" emphasizes that it is up to the individual to create their own opportunities and stand out from the crowd. The phrase "get up and go" serves as a motivator to not stay stagnant and take chances.
The second stanza echoes the first, with the singer regretting not knowing better and missing the chance to write the number. They mention singing every day of their life all through last summer, yet they still hesitate to sing now. The final line of the song, "get up and go and listen to the radio," brings everything back full circle. The radio can symbolize a source of inspiration and motivation for the singer.
Overall, "Pilot" is a song about missed opportunities and the importance of not giving up. It encourages listeners to take action and believe in themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Should have tried better
I didn't put enough effort into what I was doing
Could have made it so much better tonight
There was potential for greatness, but I failed to deliver
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
The environment was not conducive to success, making it difficult to perform
Maybe tomorrow night
There is always hope for another chance to succeed
All of last summer could have sworn
I was certain I had the potential to achieve my goals
I had a number to write
I had a plan or strategy to achieve success
Get up and go, and listen to the one man show
Motivate yourself and listen to your own inner voice and guidance
Nobody else got a hope in the world,
gotta open the world
No one else can do it for you, you have to take the initiative and make it happen
In time, in rhyme,
it’s better to believe in mine
With persistence and creativity, success is possible
Should have known better
I should have been more aware of the situation and prepared accordingly
All of last summer,
I was singin’ everyday of my life
I was filled with hope and optimism, believing I could achieve anything
Maybe I’ll sing in the morning light
I am still hopeful for future success
Get up and go and listen to the radio
Motivate yourself and seek inspiration from others
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
P. W.
Should have tried better
Could have made it so much better tonight
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
All of last summer could have sworn
I had a number to write
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
Get up and go, and listen to the one man show
Nobody else got a hope in the world
Got a hope in the world
In time, in rhyme, it's better to believe in mine
Nobody else got a hope in the world
Got a hope in the world
Should have known better
Could have sworn I had the number to write
Oh, but the moon, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
All of last summer, I was singin' everyday of my life
Maybe I'll sing in the morning light
Or maybe tomorrow night
Get up and go and listen to the radio
Nobody else got a hope in the world
Got a hope in the world
In time, in rhyme, it's better to believe in mine
Nobody else got a hope in the world
Got a hope in the world
Nobody else got a hope in the world
Got a hope in the world
In time, in rhyme, it's better to believe in mine
Nobody else got a hope in the world
Got a hope in the world
Get up and go and listen to the radio
Nobody else got a hope in the world
Got a hope in the world
In time, in rhyme, it's better to believe in mine
Nobody else got a hope in the world
Got a hope in the world
Idalvo Oliveira de Campos
Should have tried better
Could have made it so much better tonight
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
All of last summer could have sworn
I had a number to write
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
Get up and go,
and listen to the one man show
* Nobody else got a hope in the world,
gotta open the world
In time, in rhyme,
it's better to believe in mine
Nobody else got a hope in the world,
gotta open the world
Should have known better
Could have sworn I had the number to write
Oh, but the moon, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
All of last summer,
I was singin' everyday of my life
Maybe I'll sing in the morning light
Or maybe tomorrow night
Get up and go and listen to the radio
Luiz Bragantini
Should have tried better
Could have made it so much better tonight
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
All of last summer could have sworn
I had a number to write
Oh, but the room, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
Get up and go,
and listen to the one man show
* Nobody else got a hope in the world,
gotta open the world
In time, in rhyme,
it’s better to believe in mine
Nobody else got a hope in the world,
gotta open the world
Should have known better
Could have sworn I had the number to write
Oh, but the moon, it was icy cold
Maybe tomorrow night
All of last summer,
I was singin’ everyday of my life
Maybe I’ll sing in the morning light
Or maybe tomorrow night
Get up and go and listen to the radio
Repeat *x2
Get up and go and listen to the radio
SV
Porque será que o tempo.passa e voltamos a ouvir essa pérola é que hoje em dia ninguém mais teria capacidade para fazer uma música dessa...Anos 70/80 só tinha bandas maravilhosas como.Pilot,América,Bread,Abba e tantas outras que até hoje fazem sucesso e cada uma com seu som marcante.Muitas saudadessssssss
Marco Antonio
Todas essas bandas são únicas e maravilhosas. Somos privlegiados por fazer parte dessa geração!
carlos alberto
MUITO BOM COM CERTEZA MINHA JUVENTUDE CURTI DEMAIS DEMAIS DEMAIS
Manoel Viera
Isto sim é musica...
Laura MacDonald
I can’t get enough of this song. Amazing writing
Beautiful voice.
Thank you David
Beatriz Paiva
Como e bom recordar!!!😍
Saudades❤
Silva
Sim Beatriz. Música maravilhosa e ela traz ânimo pra gente. Beijos. ...
deemdoubleu
Melodies were nicer in the 70's and recording arrangements and quality were miles ahead of where they are now. Even the punk bands had melody.
chris f
Your right there. At the time I bought anything ranging from Abba to the Sex Pistols ! So much choice we were spoilt back then.
xpkbrz
Guitar solos in the 70’s were well constructed, just the amount of notes enough for a nice phrasing, complete