A Lesson Learned
I Am The Pilot Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

There's a rise and fall
There is a change in the atmosphere.
This has been more complicated than we've imagined
Write this down in letters
Send them far from here
You can count the miles but it won't hid how close they feel

Let it go
The worst is over (Yeah, its over)
You're moving way to fast. (Yeah, moving way to fast)

Confidence runs through your fingertips
You've never felt so alive
Addressed for the occasion
If gravity takes its toll you will never know what it's like to forget him
So stand tall

Let it go
The worst is over (Yeah, its over)
You're moving way to fast (Yeah, moving way to fast)
For all we know the worst is over
Let it go
The worst is over (Yeah, its over)
You're moving way to fast (Yeah, moving way to fast)
For all we know the worst is over
Let's put this in the past (Yeah, put this in the past)




Did you think that this would last?
This changes everything we know (Let it go)

Overall Meaning

The song "A Lesson Learned" by I Am The Pilot appears to be about a difficult time in the singer's life. The first verse highlights the ups and downs of life and how things don't always go according to plan. The singer acknowledges that the situation is more complex than what they initially anticipated. The line "Write this down in letters, send them far from here" possibly refers to the singer's desire to leave the situation behind and move on from it. However, he also acknowledges that distance doesn't always erase the feelings or memories that come with it.


In the chorus, the singer advises himself to let go and move on. He reassures himself that the worst is over and he is moving too fast, perhaps trying to outrun his pain. The line "confidence runs through your fingertips, you've never felt so alive" appears to be a moment of self-realization where the singer realizes that he is still alive and has the strength to move forward even after a difficult experience. The song ends with the singer putting the past behind and acknowledging that this "changes everything we know," emphasizing the impact of the experience on him.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a rise and fall
The atmosphere is changing with its highs and lows.


There is a change in the atmosphere.
The environment is transforming.


This has been more complicated than we've imagined
The situation is more complex than originally anticipated.


Write this down in letters
Record this in written form.


Send them far from here
Transmit it somewhere distant from this place.


You can count the miles but it won't hide how close they feel
Physical distance may not diminish the emotional proximity.


Let it go
Release it.


The worst is over (Yeah, its over)
The most challenging period is past.


You're moving way too fast. (Yeah, moving way too fast)
You may be progressing too rapidly.


Confidence runs through your fingertips
You are exuding self-assurance and poise.


You've never felt so alive
This is the most vibrant you've ever been.


Addressed for the occasion
Suitable for the circumstance.


If gravity takes its toll you will never know what it's like to forget him
If you succumb to the pressures of the situation, you may not be able to move on.


So stand tall
Maintain your confidence and remain strong.


For all we know the worst is over
It's possible that we've already overcome the most challenging part.


Let's put this in the past (Yeah, put this in the past)
Let's move on from this.


Did you think that this would last?
Were you under the impression that this would endure?


This changes everything we know (Let it go)
This creates a transformation in our understanding of the situation, which we must accept and move on from.




Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Robbie Rende

I’m still jamming this in 2019!! >:3 \mm/

Alex Sityar

Still jammin' in 2020

Jeremy Ferguson

Can't believe this was ten years ago.
I'd heard of this band then, but never really appreciated them.
I've known Chad Gannon's sister for years, and I lived next to his ex for a long time.
Honestly, there wasn't much emo talent from the Hudson Valley, and still isn't.
I'm glad we have this to enjoy.

theFuckSmith010101

this might be better than the album version

Lexisaur

I FRIGGEN LOVE THIS SONG!xO!!!

Ready 3 DDD

bass player looks like he is having the most fun.

Vanessa

heyy the lead singer used to work at my brothers pizzeria i remember when he had us listen to this song! good kids hope they made it song is great

oN3iRic

These guys turned country. Have a song called hey y'all.

S Komor

i just know my best friends cousin is the drummer lol

jconco c

they r fucking awsome my aunt tought justin

More Comments

More Versions