Pilot
Heart Lyrics


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Doesn't it look good for flying
Can't wait for high noon to fall into night
Put out my arms the air just takes me
Rising moon calls me into the sky

Up, up I go
Searching on my radio
Pilot through time
Spirit flying
Move with mine
Out of time

Pilot I fell through
From the blue
I just flew
Into you

If the air is high and I hear the moon
I'll find you alright
Wherever you're hiding in the night
I know it won't be long
Your signal's getting strong

Pilot through time
Spirit flying
Move with mine
Out of time

Pilot I fell through
From the blue




I just flew
Into you

Overall Meaning

The song "Pilot" by Heart tells the story of someone who loves to fly, and who feels a deep sense of freedom when they do so. The opening lines describe the feeling of being in the air, and the excitement and anticipation that comes with it. The lyrics also suggest a feeling of independence, as the singer puts out their arms and the air "just takes" them. The rising moon is described as "calling" the singer into the sky, painting a picture of a mystical and almost magical experience.


As the song progresses, the lyrics begin to focus on the idea of connection. The chorus repeats the phrase "Pilot through time, spirit flying," suggesting a sense of unity between the singer and the world around them. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is searching for someone else who shares this connection, indicated by the line "if the air is high and I hear the moon, I'll find you alright." The song's closing lines emphasize the idea of connection and the transformational power of flying, as the singer says they "just flew into you."


Overall, "Pilot" is a song about the power of flight and the sense of freedom and connection it can bring. It's a celebration of the human spirit and its ability to soar beyond the confines of the physical world.


Line by Line Meaning

Doesn't it look good for flying
The sky is clear and sunny, perfect for flying.


Can't wait for high noon to fall into night
Excitedly waiting for the day to turn into night, so that the singer can fly under the stars.


Put out my arms the air just takes me
The singer stretches out their arms and lets the wind carry them as they fly.


Rising moon calls me into the sky
The moon is rising and calls to the artist to come fly with it in the night sky.


Up, up I go
The artist is taking off into the sky as they fly higher and higher.


Searching on my radio
The singer is trying to find a signal on their radio while they fly.


Pilot through time
The singer is traveling through time and space as they fly.


Spirit flying
The artist's soul is soaring as they fly through the skies.


Move with mine
The artist is inviting someone to join them on their flight through the skies.


Out of time
The artist feels timeless as they fly, with no worries or constraints holding them back.


Pilot I fell through
The singer is falling through the sky, and feels like a pilot in control.


From the blue
The artist feels like they are falling from the blue sky above them.


I just flew
The singer just took off and soared through the sky.


Into you
The singer is flying towards someone they care about, both figuratively and literally.


If the air is high and I hear the moon
If the air is perfect for flying and the moon is high in the sky, the singer knows they will be able to find their loved one flying as well.


I'll find you alright
The artist is confident that they will be able to find their loved one while flying through the night sky.


Wherever you're hiding in the night
The artist knows that their loved one is out there flying in the dark, and will be able to find them no matter where they are.


I know it won't be long
The singer is sure that they will be reunited with their loved one soon while both flying through the night sky.


Your signal's getting strong
The singer is receiving a strong signal from their loved one, indicating that they are getting closer to them in the sky.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANN WILSON, NANCY LAMOUREAUX WILSON, SUSAN ENNIS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Paul Ceasrine

'Pilot'

Recorded in December 1979

Released on the 'Bebe le Strange' album ........... February 14, 1980

A soft-rock beat.........

At this time in 1979, Kim Carnes was making some noise as having the best
'raspy voice', and there was Martha Davis of 'The Motels' who was one smooth
singing kitten.

Did Ann Wilson take some liberty here...................by borrowing a few stylish
verses from the other up-and-coming female singers.......



All comments from YouTube:

Appalonia Moon

I have been singing these songs since I was 7. Heart has been in my heart for 40 years.

TacomaPaul

I have sat next to Ann around a campfire at her old house in Bellevue in '79....with a few of her neighbors and lucky fans... and her freakin' voice MOVED MY HAIR !!!
Heheh... dammit. That voice. That power.

south bend

Always liked this simple, sweet song.

professorpsoop

A great album!!

Reynolds Laroche

Voice of a Angel

Benoit Vanhees

Incredible that this nice song ended up as a B-side, it's really a fine, dreamy tune, I feel like lying spreadeagled on my back on a pinky fluffy cloud, listening to this...

Daniel Medina

Canción simplemente excelente y agradable aun conserbo el vinilo.Simply excellent and nice song I still keep the vinyl

Vinny Papandrea

Every time i created a playlist/cassette or cd mix back in the day before streaming, this song always appeared on my deep tracks list. Beautiful song.

Joni Brora-Tawesson

I like this song a lot. Even though it's not a hit (it was the B-side of "Even It Up"), it's still a great song; very soft, mellow and a nice bit of easy listening.

alworkedup

Wonderful song on a wonderful album  :)  :)  :)

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