Pollard began releasing solo records in 1996, alongside regular releases from Guided by Voices. These albums were typically recorded with a small group consisting of current or former Guided by Voices members, and they were generally considered to informally be part of the Guided by Voices canon, as that band would regularly perform selections from the solo releases in concert.
After the dissolution of Guided by Voices in 2004, Robert Pollard launched his official solo career with the release of From a Compound Eye in February 2006. Pollard's recent studio work has eschewed the live-band format, instead relying on the multi-instrumental talents of Todd Tobias, who produced several Guided by Voices albums. In 2006, he resumed touring with a new band informally dubbed "The Ascended Masters", which featured Tommy Keene on lead guitar and keyboards, Dave Phillips on guitar, Jon Wurster on drums, and Jason Narducy on bass. After Normal Happiness was released, the band returned to the road but subsequent to the cancellation of some 2006 dates due to a leg injury, Pollard announced his retirement from touring. Pollard, however, has since toured with Boston Spaceships.
Pollard resides just outside of Dayton, OH. with his wife, Sarah.
Psychic Pilot Clocks Out
Robert Pollard Lyrics
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Run and hide- I'm alright
Light me, blood clot
I am only a child of light
And I'm going all the way
And I've thrown it all away
Service time is lonely
In my sight- no more fighting
Don't be defensive- not with me
Every issue presents itself
We address them quickly
And throw them all away
And I've thrown them all away
Service time is lonely
Live it up before you pass away
I feel life passing on by us...
The lyrics of Robert Pollard's song, "Psychic Pilot Clocks Out" present a unique insight into the human experience. The first verse "The sign shed light on who is lonely, Run and hide- I'm alright, Light me, blood clot, I am only a child of light, And I'm going all the way, And I've thrown it all away" speaks about the human need for companionship and the fear that comes along with being alone. The line "Light me, blood clot" is a pun, with "light me" expressing the need for understanding and "blood clot" signifying the blockage that prevents that understanding from happening. The line "And I've thrown it all away" represents the feeling of giving up too easily, and the realization that it may be impossible to get back what has been lost.
The second verse "Service time is lonely, Live it up before you pass away, In my sight- no more fighting" brings up the importance of making the most out of life and creating happy memories. The line "In my sight- no more fighting" implies the willingness to overcome differences and come together for a common good. The third verse "Don't be defensive- not with me, Every issue presents itself, We address them quickly, And throw them all away, And I've thrown them all away" speaks about the importance of open communication, trust, and the willingness to forgive.
In conclusion, the song "Psychic Pilot Clocks Out" is essentially about the need for human connection, the fear of being alone, and the need to communicate effectively to build strong relationships that can overcome differences and disagreements.
Line by Line Meaning
The sign shed light on who is lonely
The sign reveals the lonely ones
Run and hide- I'm alright
You can run away, I'll be fine
Light me, blood clot
Ignite me with your passion
I am only a child of light
I am a divine being filled with light
And I'm going all the way
I'm committed to my path
And I've thrown it all away
I've let go of everything
Service time is lonely
Time in service can be isolating
Live it up before you pass away
Enjoy life to the fullest while you can
In my sight- no more fighting
I see no need for conflict
Don't be defensive- not with me
Don't guard yourself with me
Every issue presents itself
Every problem has a way of surfacing
We address them quickly
We face and solve them promptly
And throw them all away
We let them go afterward
I feel life passing on by us...
I sense time slipping away from us...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT E. JR. POLLARD
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