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.
Melt Into The Walls
Pilate Lyrics
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An empty bed betrays you, you lie awake and wonder what went wrong
The lights have died, the love they gave on borrowed time,
And you'll melt into the walls, melt into the walls
Your time has run out, your time has run out,
They lied, they lied baby, and I tried I tried lately
Water turns to poison and loving touch gives way to lonely nights
It's a fine white line, it's a fine white line you're stumbling across,
You'll melt into the walls, melt into the walls
Your time has run out, your time has run out,
They lied, they lied baby, and I tried I tried lately
Please don't you ask,
Please don't you ask me how it feels,
For she was the last,
To light up my night and make me sing
Your time has run out, your time has run out,
They lied, they lied baby, and I tried I tried lately
In "Melt Into The Walls" by Pilate's Song, the lyrics capture the feeling of being alone and abandoned. The first verse offers an image of the singer lying in a cold bed with ghosts that they have let down. It is possible that this person has hurt those they loved in the past, and now they are feeling the consequences of their actions. They lie awake and wonder what went wrong, unable to escape their thoughts or the emptiness that surrounds them. The lights have gone out on the love that they had, and they know that they will soon "melt into the walls," which suggest that they are in a state of emotional disintegration.
The second verse talks about time running out for the singer. It appears that someone has lied to them, and they have tried to fix things, but it hasn't worked. The line "I'll drink you slow but for a price" implies that they are indulging in partying or some form of self-destruction as a way of coping with their pain. However, this only serves to make things worse for them - water turns to poison, and loving touch gives way to lonely nights. They are walking a fine line that is leading them to "melt into the walls."
Finally, in the last verse, the singer pleads with their lover not to ask how it feels because "she was the last to light up my night and make me sing." Here, it is clear that the singer is lamenting the loss of a special person who has brought joy into their life. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the feeling that time has run out for the singer and that they are unable to escape from their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is cold, you lie with ghosts you have let down,
You are lonely and haunted by the mistakes you have made in your past relationships.
An empty bed betrays you, you lie awake and wonder what went wrong
You feel the weight of your loneliness and cannot sleep because of the regret you have over past failed relationships.
The lights have died, the love they gave on borrowed time,
Your past relationships have come to an end and the connection you had with them was temporary.
And you'll melt into the walls, melt into the walls
You feel lost and overwhelmed with sadness that you begin to feel like a part of your surroundings, fading away into them.
Your time has run out, your time has run out,
You feel like you have exhausted the opportunities for love and connection.
They lied, they lied baby, and I tried I tried lately
You feel like you were misled about love and have been putting effort in to find it, but it has been fruitless.
I'll drink you slow, I'll drink you slow but for a price,
You are willing to take a chance on love, but it often comes with a cost.
Water turns to poison and loving touch gives way to lonely nights
Even when things seem good in a relationship, they can quickly turn toxic and leave you alone at night.
It's a fine white line, it's a fine white line you're stumbling across,
Finding true love is a difficult and delicate process that often leads to heartache and disappointment.
Please don't you ask,
You do not want to discuss your struggles with finding love.
Please don't you ask me how it feels,
You do not want to be questioned about your emotions or how you have been coping with loneliness.
For she was the last,
You had a past relationship that was meaningful to you and you have not been able to find something like it since.
To light up my night and make me sing
That past relationship brought you happiness and excitement, but you have not been able to find that again in a new relationship.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: William Keeley, Chris Greenough, Todd Clark, Mandeep Bumrah
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tuhinroy3517
How come no one talks of this band. One of the rarest of rarest great underrated bands
@99MarcC
I fell in love with this song 20 years ago and I still listen to it on a regular basis. So damn good.
@MartinGonzalez-sm9kl
I'm really missing those golden years... Such a great and underrated band. I came here once again to listen them for almost ten years. Greetings from Argentina!
@EmpireOfLightTV
Fantastic band that I remember from my youth.
@Daoriginal123
This song kinda makes me cry miss the old days...
@brucebanner2767
This is definitely their very best song, hard to find!
@rock415att
I love this song. This is a really great band that i like.
@rickjetterph.d.6274
This song got me through a ton of shit. This band should be in everyone's mix.
@madmad8339
this deserve more views!
@davekurtz769
I saw these guys play about 20 years at what used to be the quarters pub at mcmaster university in Hamilton! Great concert!