Take Me to the Pilot
José Feliciano Lyrics
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And I'm here in your prison
Like a coin in your mint
I am dented and I'm spent with high treason
Through a glass eye your throne
Is the one danger zone
Take me to the pilot for control
Take me to the pilot
Lead me through the chamber
Take me to the pilot
I am but a stranger
Take me to the pilot
Lead me through the chamber
Take me to the pilot
I am but a stranger
Well I know he's not old
And I'm told he's a virgin
For he may be she
But what I'm told is never for certain
In the song, "Take Me to the Pilot," Jose Feliciano recounts his existential crisis as a human being trapped in a lifeless and corrupt world. He somberly narrates that he is on trial, imprisoned by reality and powerless to escape the system's oppressive control. Like a flawed coin in a mint, he is weakened and spent by high treason. Through the distorted lens of society, he perceives that the throne is the most dangerous place, a zone of mistrust and fear. He yearns to break out of his confinement and find control over his own life.
The repetition of the chorus lyric "Take me to the Pilot" implies a longing for salvation or redemption. He admits that he is but a stranger in the world, ignorant of the ways of the world, and believes that only the Pilot can help him out of his desolate condition. The Pilot symbolizes an ultimate authority or an all-knowing deity who can guide him through life's uncertainties and lead him through chambers to a holistic existence.
The lyrics' last stanza mentions an enigmatic character that is both young and inexperienced but perceived as a virgin. The song holds the suggestion of gender-bending, defying the traditional male stereotype, and breaking the barriers of social norms.
Line by Line Meaning
If you feel that it's real I'm on trial
If you truly believe that what I've done is wrong, then judge me accordingly.
And I'm here in your prison
I am captive in you, mentally and emotionally, and I cannot escape.
Like a coin in your mint
I feel used and abused, constantly being used for your benefit and pleasure.
I am dented and I'm spent with high treason
I am tired and have been hurt deeply, perhaps as a result of betraying someone or something important to me.
Through a glass eye your throne
I see your position of power and authority, but I cannot fully comprehend it or feel respected by it.
Is the one danger zone
I fear your strength and your ability to hurt me, either intentionally or accidentally.
Take me to the pilot for control
Bring me to the person who has the power to make important decisions and guide us on a path towards something better.
Take me to the pilot of your soul
Show me your true self and let me understand you on a deeper level, so that we can connect and build a relationship from there.
Take me to the pilot, lead me through the chamber
Take me on a journey of discovery and exploration, through the hidden places and secrets of your heart and mind.
Take me to the pilot, I am but a stranger
I am a newcomer to this situation and I need guidance and support to navigate the complexities of it.
Well I know he's not old
I realize that the person in charge is not necessarily experienced or wise, but rather someone new and untested.
And I'm told he's a virgin
I have heard that this person is unaware and inexperienced, like someone who has never had sex before.
For he may be she
I don't know whether this person is male or female, and it doesn't really matter either way.
But what I'm told is never for certain
The information I have may not be reliable or accurate, and I can't trust it completely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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