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.
Their first album under their new name "Wooden Bones" was released April 28th, 2009
Merchandise and news is available from their Official site.
Alright
Pilot Speed Lyrics
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When you walked, now watch me die
But I know this is harder for you
For love has let you down
Yeah c'mon
I am not alone
So walk, yeah walk on by
And I failed to give you everything you need
For the fears, behind your eyes
When I can't feel you
I'm not alright, I'm not alright
When I can't feel you
I'm not alright, I'm not alright, I'm not alright
When I can't feel you
As Jesus as you throw me on the rocks
For love I left your side
'Cause I believed in love and beauty's wiles
Where Heaven shone from your eyes
Chained to your tree
I wanted you to say
I wanted you to say
I wanted to believe
Chained to your tree
I wanted you to say
I wanted you to say
Tell me that it wasn't all for naught
And it's such a waste now, it's such a waste now c'mon
'Cause I know your scared but baby don't you hide
And it's such a waste
You'll stand alone now, you'll make it somehow
The lyrics of Pilot Speed’s song Alright talk about the struggle of a person dealing with a break-up, where the singer is not ready to accept the end of the relationship. The lines "Tonight I lack the strength to even move" indicate that the singer is struggling to cope with the situation and is emotionally drained. The lines "But I know this is harder for you, For love has let you down" suggest that both partners are equally affected by the break-up, but the singer is struggling more to get over it. The singer then encourages his partner to move on by saying "Yeah c'mon, I am not alone" and advises her to walk on and forget him.
The core theme of the song is the emotional connection between the two partners. The singer believes that their love was strong, and he wants his partner to acknowledge and assure him that it wasn't for naught. The lines "Chained to your tree, I wanted you to say, I wanted to believe" indicate that he is holding onto the hope that their love was real, and he needs his partner's validation to believe it. The chorus "When I can't feel you, I'm not alright" reinforces the idea that the singer is struggling to cope without his partner's love and support.
Overall, the song's emotional depth is about the struggle of a person during a break-up while trying to hold onto hope and actively cope with the situation. It is about coming to terms with the end of a relationship while reflecting on the love shared and the hope for a bright future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I lack the strength to even move
I am feeling so weak right now that I can't even make a single movement.
When you walked, now watch me die
Your departure has left me feeling so empty that I feel like I am dying.
But I know this is harder for you
I understand that it must be difficult for you as well.
For love has let you down
You must have been hurt by love before, and I understand that too.
Yeah c'mon
Encouraging the listener to keep going despite the hardships.
I am not alone
Even though I feel alone, I know that I am not truly alone.
And the road ahead is lined with broken dreams
I know that the future may be difficult and filled with shattered hopes.
So walk, yeah walk on by
Keep moving forward, don't let the pain slow you down.
And I failed to give you everything you need
I know that I couldn't provide everything you needed.
For the fears, behind your eyes
I am aware of the insecurities that you have deep within.
When I can't feel you
Your absence leaves me feeling empty and alone.
I'm not alright, I'm not alright
I'm not doing okay without you here.
As Jesus as you throw me on the rocks
Comparing the pain of being hurt to being thrown onto rocks.
For love I left your side
I made the choice to leave you for love, but it still hurts.
'Cause I believed in love and beauty's wiles
I had faith in love and its ability to make beautiful things happen.
Where Heaven shone from your eyes
You had a look of pure joy and contentment when we were in love.
Chained to your tree
Feeling trapped and unable to move on from the past.
I wanted you to say
Hoping for some affirmation or validation from you.
Tell me that it wasn't all for naught
Asking if our love was truly meaningful or if it was all in vain.
And it's such a waste now, it's such a waste now c'mon
Feeling like our love was wasted and wanting to move on from it.
'Cause I know your scared but baby don't you hide
I understand that you are afraid, but don't let that fear hold you back.
You'll stand alone now, you'll make it somehow
Even though we are no longer together, I have faith that you will be okay and find a way forward.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: William Keeley, Chris Greenough, Todd Clark, Mandeep Bumrah
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@faithgi9137
Tonight I lack the strength to even move
When you walked, now watch me die
But I know this is harder for you
For love has let you down
Yeah c'mon
I am not alone
And the road ahead is lined with broken dreams
So walk, yeah walk on by
And I failed to give you everything you need
For the fears, behind your eyes
When I can't feel you
I'm not alright, I'm not alright
When I can't feel you
I'm not alright, I'm not alright, I'm not alright
When I can't feel you
As Jesus as you throw me on the rocks
For love I left your side
'Cause I believed in love and beauty's wiles
Where Heaven shone from your eyes
Chained to your tree
I wanted you to say
I wanted you to say
I wanted to believe
Chained to your tree
I wanted you to say
I wanted you to say
Tell me that it wasn't all for naught
And it's such a waste now, it's such a waste now c'mon
'Cause I know your scared but baby don't you hide
And it's such a waste
You'll stand alone now, you'll make it somehow
@klavier285
Death Sentence and Pilot Speed deserve more attention
@hollywoodsaint57
Underrated for sure
@Endrit719
sadly the band stopped, this fucking world likes the shitty genres like Rap while this genius band didn't get their deserved attention
@everromo1411
I know man, Im from Vancouver Canada working as a DJ and I had the chance to meet lot of bands with so much potential and talented like Pilate or Pilot Speed, and all of them just fade out cause they didn't get enough support Whitfield, Whoa! she's a babe, Hot Hot Heat, The Sessions and many more... In UK they have more support from government like Keane... Keane did a world tour with the first album!!! Dont get me wrong they are good but my point is "support" local bands...
@aldogatica936
@@Endrit719 rap it’s ok bro, well I like some old songs but what really sucks reggaeton. Shit
@MrTheExpendables3
Death Sentence is a masterpiece
@itskim7997
+John J. Rambo YES!! #BestMOVIEEver I'm soo happy my dad&&mom told me about the movie!!
@MrTheExpendables3
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Awesome!!
@jonathanwhite182
I just watched the film because of this comment . Fuck you john j Rambo it wasn't horrendous
@johnreyes1485
John is me Puerto Rico Bay Bay 🏹