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1) Pilot was a rock group formed in 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland by former Bay City Rollers members David Paton (vocals and bass) and Billy Lyall (keyboards).
The 1974 single Magic from their debut album was a #11 UK and #5 US hit and remains a pop classic. The simple but catchy pop ditty January gave them their biggest hit, securing the #1 spot in the UK singles chart in January 1975.
The band's only other chart hits were Call Me Round and Just A Smile (both 1975). By the time 1977 came around only Paton and Ian Bairnson (guitar) were left from the original foursome, and they recorded Pilot's final album (the aptly entitled Two's a Crowd) alone.
By 1978, all of Pilot's members had moved on to other projects, notably Stuart Tosh (drums), Paton and Bairnson becoming core members of The Alan Parsons Project (who recorded their first album), and Tosh also working with 10cc.
2) Pilot is a rock/new wave band from France.
3) Pilot is a reggae artist.
4) Pilot is a solo artist.
5) Pilot is a female fronted pop punk/hardcore band from California
6) Pilot is a Fusion Group from Turkey
7) Pilot is a young pop rock band from Prague, Czech Republic.
8) Pilot, also known as PilOt (Russian: Пилот , ПилОт ) is a Russian rock band from Saint Petersburg, founded by Ilja Knabengof in 1997. Years active: 1997–present.
The roots of the band stretch back to 1994, at which point it was called Military Jane . In this incarnation, the band had a raw, melodic grunge style reminiscent of Alice In Chains, and featured Knabengof singing in English. Military Jane released three albums, "Home" (1995) "Home Live '95", and "Blackest Paint Colored Brush" (1996) with limited success. The band's single "Wherry?" although popular, was met with controversy and the music video was banned from MTV. During the "Rock '96" festival in Saint Petersburg, the band performed a new song "Мама" (Mama) for the first time. The style of the song took on a contrasting pop direction, with Knabengof finding an original singing voice. The next year, Military Jane 's name was changed to Пилот (Pilot). In February 1999, the band launch its first official website.
Members
Current line-up:
Илья Кнабенгоф (Ilya "Chort" Knabengof) aka "Илья Чёрт": vocals, guitar, harmonica (since 1997)
Андрей Казаченко (Andrey Kazachenko): keyboard, vocals, accordion, guitar (since 2007)
Сергей Вырвич (Sergey Vyrvich) aka "Пункс": bass guitar (since 2013)
Никита Белозеров (Nikita Belozyorov): drums (since 2013)
Former members:
Виктор Кузьмичев (Vitktor Kuzmichev): drums (1997-1999)
Роман Чуйков (Roman Chuikov): guitars (1997-2005, died in 2013)
Денис Можин (Denis Mojin) aka "Дэнс": drums (1999-2000)
Максим Юрак (Maxim Yurak) aka "Макс Йорик": violin, keyboards, synths, samplers, percussion (1999-2007)
Виктор Бастраков (Viktor Bastrakov) aka "Васильич": guitar (2005-2014, died in 2014)
Станислав Марков (Stanislav Markov) aka "Стасики": bass guitar (1997-2013)
Николай Лысов (Nikolaj Lysov): drums (2000-2013)
Мария Нефёдова (Maria Nefedova): violin, voice (1998-1999)
Валерий Карпенков (Valery Karpenkov): director (1997 to an unknown date)
Just Let Me Be
Pilot Lyrics
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Matching socks of blue
Guess that's the way you like to look
It took some time to get myself used to you
Although the way you look is
Rather bizarre, almost vulgar
Seeming tragic without (magic)
Saying this to prove
You ain't the way you used to be
I find myself maybe a little too hard
Please understand you're not a
Beauty queen or a silver scene
Or a Doris Day, just a toy
Just let me be like I want to be
I don't want to have you around
I'm sick and tired of the things you say
Just leave me alone and I'll be
All right I say till another new day
And I'll look out for you
Or ignore you
The golden scene is set,
My money I would bet
Why can't you be a part of it
It took so long to find I'm really so sick
The colours, they blind me
With dazzling sunshine, reflecting most times
Off your silver painted (toe nails).
Just let me be like I want to be
I don't want to have you around
I'm sick and tired of the things you say
Just leave me alone and I'll be
All right I say till another new day
And I'll look out for you
Or ignore you
I have but one regret,
'Was you were really met
God, can I be so foolish
My mind is blasted by your little green eye
It spies me, whenever I am on your way,
I sneak away
Listening for your heavy (foot steps)
Just let me, just let me, just let me, just let me
Be myself
I'm sick and tired of the things you say
Just leave me alone and I'll be
All right I say till another new day
And I'll look out...
The lyrics to Pilot's song Just Let Me Be seem to be about a relationship that is not working out because one person wants to be left alone and the other person is not willing to do so. The song describes how the person being addressed in the song dresses in a way that is bizarre and vulgar, and how the persona of the song is finding it hard to adjust to such a person. The persona of the song also seems to find the movements of the person in question, disturbing thus wanting to be left alone.
The chorus of the song repeatedly pleads for the person to be left alone so they can be themselves. This could mean that the persona of the song is tired of trying to adapt to the person in question's way of life and is ready to move on with life alone. The persona of the song further expresses regret over meeting this person, and the green eye they give him as he tries to sneak away.
In general, the lyrics to the song convey a message of wanting freedom, and self-expression by being allowed to be one's self, without having to adapt to the standards set by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Yellow coat and shoes
Although the way you dress is unusual, and even unpleasant to some, you insist on wearing a matching yellow outfit with blue socks.
Matching socks of blue
You complement your yellow coat and shoes with blue socks, which may seem like a strange fashion choice to others.
Guess that's the way you like to look
You are aware that your fashion choices are unconventional, but you choose to dress this way because it's what you prefer.
It took some time to get myself used to you
Adapting to your strange appearance, behavior and quirks was challenging, and it took a while for me to get accustomed to you.
Although the way you look is rather bizarre, almost vulgar
I find your appearance a little disturbing and strange, it's almost off-putting and unpleasant to look at.
Seeming tragic without (magic)
Your style lacks enchantment or charm, and it almost seems depressing, dull and lifeless.
I hate the way you move
The way you walk or dance is uncomfortable and unpleasant for me to watch.
Saying this to prove
I'm mentioning your movements as an example of something that bothers me about you.
You ain't the way you used to be
I perceive that you have changed over time and are not the same person as when I first met you.
I find myself maybe a little too hard
I might be too critical or harsh on you, and I need to be mindful of how I perceive and judge you.
Please understand you're not a Beauty queen or a silver scene Or a Doris Day, just a toy
You shouldn't try to be someone you're not, like a famous actress or object of desire, you should accept who you are and be yourself.
Just let me be like I want to be
I have the right to be myself and not change to fit your expectations or desires.
I don't want to have you around
I need some space and distance from you, I don't want to spend time together at the moment.
I'm sick and tired of the things you say
Your words are bothering me, and I feel worn out by your constant talking or nagging.
Just leave me alone and I'll be
If you stop interfering or trying to control me, I'll be fine on my own and won't need your help or company.
All right I say till another new day
I'll be okay for now, but I might change my mind tomorrow or in the future.
And I'll look out for you or ignore you
Depending on how I feel, I may pay attention to you or act as if you don't exist.
The golden scene is set
Something exciting or promising is about to unfold, and everything seems to be in place for it to happen.
My money I would bet
I'm sure this good thing will happen, and I'm willing to risk something valuable (like money) to prove it.
Why can't you be a part of it
I wish you could share in my joy and excitement about this opportunity, but I know it's not something that interests you.
It took so long to find I'm really so sick
Finding this opportunity or achieving this goal was a long and difficult process, and the thought of losing it makes me feel physically ill.
The colours, they blind me
The vivid colors of this exciting opportunity are almost blindingly bright and intense, and they overwhelm my senses and emotions.
With dazzling sunshine, reflecting most times
The radiant and dazzling light of success and happiness is shining brightly, and it's reflected all around us.
Off your silver painted (toe nails)
Even your small details or personal adornments, like your silver-painted toenails, reflect the excitement and positive energy of this experience.
I have but one regret
There's only one thing I regret or feel sad about, and it involves you and our relationship.
'Was you were really met
My life changed when I met you, and I wonder if things would have been different if we never crossed paths.
God, can I be so foolish
I feel foolish or silly for even having these thoughts and regrets, but I can't help it.
My mind is blasted by your little green eye
I'm distracted or affected by your small, insignificant actions or expressions, like your green-eyed gaze.
It spies me, whenever I am on your way, I sneak away
Even though I try to avoid you or stay away from you, your gaze or presence seems to follow me and spy on me.
Listening for your heavy (foot steps)
I'm attuned to your movements and reactions, and I try to predict what you'll do or say next based on the sound of your footsteps.
Just let me, just let me, just let me, just let me
I'm pleading with you to give me space, freedom, and independence, and to stop controlling or manipulating me.
Be myself
I want to be true to my identity, thoughts, and feelings, without hiding or pretending to be someone else.
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Yellow coat and shoes
Matching socks of blue
Guess that's the way you like to look
It took some time to get myself used to you
Although the way you look is
Rather bizarre, almost vulgar
Seeming tragic without (magic)
I hate the way you move
Saying this to prove
You ain't the way you used to be
I find myself maybe a little too hard
Please understand you're not a
Beauty queen or a silver scene
Or a Doris Day, just a toy
Just let me be like I want to be
I don't want to have you around
I'm sick and tired of the things you say
Just leave me alone and I'll be
All right I say till another new day
And I'll look out for you
Or ignore you
The golden scene is set
My money I would bet
Why can't you be a part of it
It took so long to find I'm really so sick
The colours, they blind me
With dazzling sunshine, reflecting most times
Off your silver painted (toe nails)
Just let me be like I want to be
I don't want to have you around
I'm sick and tired of the things you say
Just leave me alone and I'll be
All right I say till another new day
And I'll look out for you
Or ignore you
I have but one regret
'Was you were really met
God, can I be so foolish
My mind is blasted by your little green eye
It spies me, whenever I am on your way
I sneak away
Listening for your heavy (foot steps)
Just let me, just let me, just let me, just let me
Be myself
I'm sick and tired of the things you say
Just leave me alone and I'll be
All right I say till another new day
And I'll look out...
dvnbrat
This is my all time favorite Pilot tune. I always have to hit 'repeat' when it comes on.
Henry Hochschild
the end is sun else
Trish
haha same here!
wiltner
A great song from a great band. Ian Bairnson is a brilliant guitarist with an amazing sound.Very underrated and overlooked by the guitar world but obviously not by uber producer Alan Parsons. I love his jazzy outro on this.
Rocky Herman
Yes sir, summer of 1975. Memories of a two week singing camp in the heat of the Texas Hill Country, a hayride with a girl for my first date (with a girl that is), baseball, and this song being played over and over on a .45 rpm. It, indeed, was the B side of Magic and one of the best flipsides in record history.
Trish
Every time I listen to this, I love it more and more
angiebv bv
Gracias, gracias estuve buscando esta hermosa canción, sólo recordaba la tonada. Me encanta, empezaba mi adolescencia. ¡Que bellos recuerdos! Gracias, gracias, otra vez
dvnbrat
Such a great song. I wore out the 45 (flip side of "Magic") when i was a kid. So glad it's available now in the digital age. David's bass playing is WAY underrated on this tune.
Bill Hay
Yes, it sure was an excellent B-side.
Steve McKenna
Agree with all the comments. Pilot have been criminally overlooked. Ian Bairnston was a great guitarist. Check him out on all the Alan Parsons Project albums. I used to always think of Pilot as the 70's Beatles.