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Pilot Light
Until we are ghosts Lyrics
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I pry at my features, drained of my ambitions, at a shattered glimpse
Of a love that could never exist
I am vacant, I feel expired as I descend to the bottom
You hold on to moments like death
I hold on to moments like this
I felt the pilot light blow
Heavy hearted with an ache in my bones
I don′t want to be alone anymore than you
So I'll be the counterweight
It′s not my fear you don't want me
It's not my fear that you′ll doubt me
I am the beacon in the abyss
I am a blank canvas waiting to be filled
By the marks of you
Waiting to be filled
When will I see, the reasoning?
Covered beneath these empty feelings
I felt the pilot light blow
Heavy hearted with an ache in my bones
I don′t want to be alone anymore than you
I am the counterweight
In "Pilot Light," the singer is struggling with feelings of isolation and insecurity, as illustrated by the repeated phrase "I am." These feelings are exacerbated by a past love that could never exist, leaving the singer feeling drained and empty. The pilot light blowing out is a metaphor for the singer's own sense of hope and optimism fading away, leaving them feeling heavy-hearted and alone.
However, despite this sense of despair, the singer is determined to be a counterweight for their partner. They recognize that it's not fear that's driving their partner away, but rather their own insecurity and doubt. The singer takes on the role of the beacon in the abyss, a source of light and guidance for their partner in a dark and uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel isolated and dismantled
I am disconnected and broken
I pry at my features, drained of my ambitions, at a shattered glimpse
I examine my flaws and shortcomings, lacking the drive to realize my dreams, in a fractured moment
Of a love that could never exist
Referring to a relationship that was never meant to be
I am vacant, I feel expired as I descend to the bottom
I am empty and depleted as I sink into despair
You hold on to moments like death
You cling to memories as if they are matter of life and death
I hold on to moments like this
I treasure fleeting moments like this one
I hold on
I refuse to let go
I felt the pilot light blow
I lost the passion that once fueled me
Heavy hearted with an ache in my bones
I am burdened with sadness that penetrates to my core
I don’t want to be alone anymore than you
Just like you, I do not wish to be lonely
So I'll be the counterweight
I will balance your weight and provide support
It’s not my fear you don’t want me
You do not reject me out of fear
It’s not my fear that you’ll doubt me
You do not doubt my abilities out of fear
I am the beacon in the abyss
I am the guiding light in the darkness
I am a blank canvas waiting to be filled
I am an empty canvas, waiting to be painted with life
By the marks of you
By the impressions you leave on me
Waiting to be filled
Longing to be completed
When will I see, the reasoning?
When will I understand the rationale behind these emotions?
Covered beneath these empty feelings
Buried underneath these hollow emotions
I felt the pilot light blow
I lost the passion that once fueled me
Heavy hearted with an ache in my bones
I am burdened with sadness that penetrates to my core
I don't want to be alone anymore than you
Just like you, I do not wish to be lonely
I am the counterweight
I will balance your weight and provide support
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@drdublchin1718
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@MarcoTilburg
top!
@damnimsowasted
awesome! keep it up guys!
@mxhcmusicpromotions
I almost forgot this band existed!
The Counterparts/No Bragging Rights influence in this though. I fucking love it!
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@TheMadhatter4ever
Referring a human being to a blank canvas is brilliant!
@TheMadhatter4ever
I've never heard of this band till not and from what I've heard this is the only song that I find moving deep and lyrically talented.. Let's just say the last album they put out did not appease me or even show great potential.. Really it was just cliche, I have no daddy stuff without out and real lyrical thought provoking stuff.
@TheMadhatter4ever
+Elenor The Goblin +Elenor The Goblin I want to see great things from this band. I just hope I hear more incredible metaphors that aren't simple and cliche. The instruments btw MY god they are bliss! The lyrics "You hold onto moments like death I hold onto moments like this! Hold on" and re referring a blank canvas to a human being along with the instrument the clearness of the recording and vocals tying in all together is what sold this.. I'm digging this but if I hear anything similar to my daddy whine whine whine, emo shit, or shitty pop lyrics then I'm out
@TheJajajajaja21
i think the mix is really good, not sure what people are talking about.