Idiot Pilot released their first album, Strange We Should Meet Here, on the independent Bellingham label Clickpop Records in 2004 before they were picked up by Reprise, which reissued it in 2005.
Idiot Pilot released their second album Wolves digitally on October 2, 2007, before it received a proper retail CD release on February 12, 2008. The album was co-produced by Ross Robinson (At the Drive-In, Glassjaw, Slipknot) and Mark Hoppus of blink-182. It features drummer Chris Pennie on all tracks except "Elephant," which features Travis Barker. "Retina and the Sky" was also featured on Transformers: The Album alongside songs by such major bands as The Smashing Pumpkins, HIM, Disturbed, and Linkin Park.
In March 2009, Idiot Pilot parted ways with Reprise following its merger with Warner Bros. due to the poor promotion Wolves received, and other "artistic differences." Harris toured and recorded with Cold vocalist Scooter Ward's side project The Killer and the Star, playing bass, and toured with Cold as a second guitarist.
In March 2010, Idiot Pilot self-released a single titled "The Tail of a Jet Black Swan" through their official website as a pay-what-you-want download. This would be their last release before announcing an indefinite hiatus in January 2011.
Since the hiatus, Daniel Anderson has remained very busy artistically. He had already began a solo project called Glowbug that October, releasing an EP titled Awful Scary, Yes, Very on the 14th. This was followed by Silian Rail and Displacer Beast released in November and December, respectively. The debut Glowbug album, Mr. Plastic, was released on May 25, 2011. He has gone on to release three more original albums, a Weezer cover album, an EP of several covers, a Christmas-themed EP, a collaborative EP with Russian Red, as well as other standalone singles and music videos as of 2018, including a video with pornographic actress Dani Daniels. All the while, he has been touring with Hyro da Hero, working as a session musician, and lending his songwriting abilities to other bands and artists. He has also left his hometown of Bellingham and moved to Los Angeles, California.
In February 2019, Idiot Pilot officially ended their hiatus by announcing a new album, Blue Blood, to be self-released on March 12, 2019. They have an official homepage at https://www.idiotpilotmusic.com/, and Blue Blood is available for download on their Bandcamp page at https://idiotpilot.bandcamp.com.
Elephant
Idiot Pilot Lyrics
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How heavy is the burden of your soul?
Enough to disguise all you might've said?
Oh, the elephant dies
I felt damnation in all its throes
A complication when confronted is a sight unknown
Enough to disguise all you might've said?
Enough to disguise all you might've said?
Oh, the elephant dies
If only to interrupt
The lyrics to Idiot Pilot's "Elephant" deal with the weight of secrets, and the need for honesty and open communication in order to heal relationships. The repeated phrase "enough to disguise all you might've said?" highlights the idea that holding back information or hiding one's true feelings can ultimately lead to the destruction of important connections. The metaphor of the "elephant" in the room is used to represent the heavy burden that is carried by those who keep secrets or refuse to be honest in relationships. The line "oh, the elephant dies" suggests that the only way to remove this burden and move forward is to confront the truth head-on, no matter how difficult it may be.
The verses describe the pain and tension that can arise from keeping secrets, with lines like "I felt damnation in all its throes" and "a complication when confronted is a sight unknown." The repeated phrase "enough to disguise all you might've said?" becomes even more haunting in the context of these dark emotions, emphasizing the importance of speaking up and being honest in order to avoid damaging relationships.
Overall, "Elephant" is a powerful and introspective song that reminds us of the importance of open communication and honesty in our relationships. By acknowledging the "elephant in the room" and facing our fears head-on, we can free ourselves from the burden of secrets and move forward with clarity and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Conversation works to expose
Talking can reveal hidden aspects of oneself
How heavy is the burden of your soul?
How much emotional weight are you carrying
Enough to disguise all you might've said?
Is the weight of your burdens preventing you from expressing yourself honestly
Oh, the elephant dies
Metaphorical expression of a hidden issue finally being confronted and dealt with
I felt damnation in all its throes
Intense feelings of guilt and condemnation
A complication when confronted is a sight unknown
Being confronted with one's issues can be difficult and unfamiliar
If only to interrupt
Addressing the issue is necessary to move forward
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