Discover the story of the song > Pilot – Aldous Harding

The protagonist in these lyrics is feeling unsure of how to act or behave. They often find themselves reacting angrily and sometimes getting into fights. There is a pattern to their behavior, happening at the same time every day. They mention that sometimes they bring in bolts and sleep, but there is also mention of an old flag rising and things breaking in the yard. The protagonist wishes for things to be calm and peaceful, but they feel like they need some sort of excitement or danger to feel alive. They mention feeling like a coward and agree with the philosopher Camus that life is difficult. The protagonist feels like they don't deserve good things and won't accept any gifts. They express a desire for silence and peace, but also feel anxious and feel the need to get a tattoo to hide themselves. When they try to think of a design for the tattoo, their mind opens up like a pilot flying high in the sky.