Test Pilot
Flight of Emotions: TV On The Radio's Test Pilot Reveals the Turbulence of Love
Lyrics
Hope it isn't broken, try to keep it open
Expressing hope that something isn't broken, attempting to keep it open.
But I couldn't hold it, smashed it down for all to see
Unable to maintain and eventually breaking it, exposing it to everyone.
And I tried to get repairs done, I couldn't fix it
Attempting repairs but failing, leading to frustration.
So I picked it up and smashed it down for all to see
Picking up the broken thing and smashing it again for public view.
But I remember when we were so cool
Reflecting on a past time when things were cool.
And you were the only one
Addressing someone as the only one during that cool period.
And now I know that I was such a fool
Realization of foolishness in the past.
Thinking you're the only one
Acknowledging that the addressed person was not the only one.
(And now we are) We are high and we are fine
Describing a positive state of being high and fine.
(And now we are) And we are gliding through the things that tear us apart
Gleefully navigating through challenges that usually separate.
(And now we are) We are high and we are fine
Reiteration of the positive state mentioned earlier.
(And now we are) And we are going to need the strength
Acknowledging the need for strength to be a pioneer or leader.
It takes to pave the way and be the first test pilot
Emphasizing the challenges of being the first test pilot and paving the way.
Now we're stumbling through the motions, criminal and careless
Currently going through life without clear direction, being reckless.
Thought you were my best friend, now I couldn't care less, come to see
Expressing a shift in feelings towards someone, from best friend to indifference.
And you're playing my emotions, way out of proportion
Accusing the person of playing with emotions and exaggerating issues.
Damage and distortion, blasting through your fantasy
Describing the impact as damage and distortion, breaking through illusions.
Oh, but I was such a fool
Reflecting on past foolishness regarding the addressed person.
Thinking you're the only one
Reiterating that the person was not the only one, and it didn't need to be harsh.
It didn't have to be so cruel
Expressing regret that the situation turned out cruel.
Thinking you're the only one
Acknowledging the mistake in thinking the addressed person was the only one.
I know that we get down
Acknowledging that challenges are faced but not allowing them to bring down.
But we can't touch the ground
Staying above problems, not letting them touch the ground.
Look up, fall into sky
Encouraging to look up and aim high, falling into the sky.
Going at the speed of sound
Moving at a fast pace, symbolized by the speed of sound.
One circle back around
Circling back around, maintaining a continuous journey.
Straight on, test pilot, fly
Being a straight-on, fearless test pilot, ready to fly.
(And now we are) We are high and we are fine
Reiteration of the positive state of being high and fine.
(And now we are) And we are gliding through the things that tear us apart
Continuing to navigate through challenges that usually tear people apart.
(And now we are) We are high and we are fine
Reiteration of the positive state mentioned earlier.
(And now we are) And we are going to need the strength it takes to pave the way
Stressing the need for strength to pave the way despite challenges.
(And now we are) We are high and we are fine
Reiteration of the positive state of being high and fine.
(And now we are) And we are gliding through the things that tear us apart
Continuing to glide through challenges that usually tear people apart.
(And now we are) We are high and we are fine
Reiteration of the positive state mentioned earlier.
(And now we are) And we are going to need the strength
Emphasizing the ongoing need for strength despite challenges.
It takes to pave the way and be the first test pilot
Reiteration of the challenges of being the first test pilot and paving the way.
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