They then landed opening slots on shows for Broken Social Scene, DFA 1979, and Hot Hot Heat, and received the honor of Best Unsigned Band at the 2002 North by Northeast music conference (Canada's version of SXSW in the U.S.). Soon after, Pilate inked a deal with indie MapleMusic Recordings, which then released their full-length debut, Caught by the Window, in 2003. The album produced two hits on national radio and MuchMusic, as the guys toured North America, Australia, and Japan. Their follow-up, Sell Control for Life's Speed, appeared back at home in mid-2006, after which the band changed its name to Pilot Speed. The quartet had signed with Wind-Up earlier that same year following the completion of its third album overall (and first as Pilot Speed), Into the West; the label released the record that September.
Long Gone
Pilate Lyrics
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Well there's this ringin' in my head
Like a runaway train that's ridin' through my mind
Tried to nurse me back to health
For a reason I can't tell
Yeah it's clearer now I stole you ?could sell?
Yeah don't try to save me I'm long gone
Yeah don't try to save me I'm not all I thought I was
And the path, we take, where it's you I hope to break
And I can't see why this time
Now it chills me to the bone
Yeah those lovely nights they should despise
That I let you down, now leave me here alone
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
No I don't wanna let you down
No I don't wanna bring you down
My time is runnin' out
In "Long Gone," Pilate sings about feeling lost and alone, plagued by regrets and mistakes. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, describing a sense of exhaustion and hopelessness. The singer describes a "ringin' in my head," which could be interpreted as a metaphorical noise generated by his own thoughts and feelings.
The second verse reveals some more backstory, suggesting that the singer has been physically ill, perhaps trying to cope with his emotional pain. Yet, he seems to be unable to shake off the feelings that haunt him, leading to a sense that he has somehow failed or betrayed someone he cares about. There's an enigmatic line about stealing something, which may suggest that he has taken or hurt someone close to him.
The chorus is a plea not to try to save him, as he feels utterly lost and undone. He confesses that he is not all he thought he was, implying that he may have had a grander vision for himself that he has failed to achieve. The final lines of the chorus suggest that the person he hopes to break is himself, hinting at a sense of self-destructiveness.
In the final verse, the singer seems to acknowledge his own mistakes, feeling regretful that he has let someone else down. He seems to long for companionship and connection, yet feels that he is not worthy, and time is running out for him. The repetition of the chorus at the end underscores the sense of stuckness and despair that runs throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
And the fires almost dead
The passion in my life is fading away
Well there's this ringin' in my head
I feel guilty about my actions and it's weighing on my mind
Like a runaway train that's ridin' through my mind
My thoughts are out of control and I can't stop them
Tried to nurse me back to health
You tried to help me when I was struggling
For a reason I can't tell
I don't understand why you cared about me so much
Yeah it's clearer now I stole you ?could sell?
I now realize that I took advantage of your kindness and love for me
Yeah don't try to save me I'm long gone
I am too far gone to be saved or helped
Yeah don't try to save me I'm not all I thought I was
I am not the person I thought I was and cannot be redeemed
And the path, we take, where it's you I hope to break
I am on a destructive path and I fear I will hurt you in the process
And I can't see why this time
I don't understand why I can't change my ways this time
Now it chills me to the bone
I am terrified of the consequences of my actions
Yeah those lovely nights they should despise
I regret the good times we had because I know I let you down
That I let you down, now leave me here alone
I understand if you want to leave me because I disappointed you
No I don't wanna let you down
I don't want to disappoint you or hurt you anymore
No I don't wanna bring you down
I don't want my problems to negatively affect your life
My time is runnin' out
I feel like I am running out of time to make things right
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BALE'WA M. MUHAMMAD, CHRIS CORNELL, EZEKIEL L. LEWIS, LESLIE JEROME HARMON, PATRICK MICHAEL SMITH, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sycho- Tech
It’s excellently animated!
I have some constructive criticism;
It Walks the line between a kids show and a more teen-adult show... poorly. It often tilts from one side to the other. Making it to adult for most kids and to kiddy for most adults.
It needs to pick an audience, or it won’t have much of one.
Honestly I liked it, I’d make a decent show with a few kinks worked out if it. but I found my interest flagging at several parts, as it felt… censored, like something something more was supposed to happen but got kid-afied to make it more family.
Personally I couldn’t make a recommendation of wether to step into the older or younger demographics.
It’s clearly got potential… but, I can’t really tell for what.
It feels like… it’s missing something but someone added extra something els to try to fill it in.
Vivziepop
Fantastic work done by your whole team! It's so cool to see this all finished after all this time!! Seriously great job!! <3
Punkfluff
Hi, SpindleHorse.
Taylor Lynch
Right you are Vivzie! This feels like something out of the Nickelodeon era of the early 2000's
The clown Kingdom
Omg it is viziepop, didn’t think I’d see the likes of eu here hun
Destiny Ortiz
Hi viziepop!
Pizza_strips
@Lapis Lazuli I say that would be one crossover
Bad Decisions
Rawhide and Snag are the definition of 'sharing a single braincell'
Punkfluff
It reminds me of the song Left Brain, Right Brain.
Punkfluff
@cute plushies *Branch
Pizza_strips
Sharing a single fraction of a braincell