Elton John – Take Me To The Pilot

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  General Comment:Funny, but I thought the lyrics had to do with transgenders ("for he may be she")...being a virgin (new to it); people being unable to see (glass eye); being viewed as imperfect to others (dented); being on trial and spent with treason (society's condemnation and the prison of being in the wrong body), etc.

  Flag smellingtheroses12on March 09, 2012   Link

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    Oh, and the "pilot" is the one who will navigate through the process.

    Flag smellingtheroses12on March 09, 2012  
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  General Comment:I've heard Bernie Taupin say that too. slagonia, it's funny you mention Pontius Pilate, because he says "Pilot of your soul", and there's a hymn that says "Jesus, Saviour Pilot Me." I think he wants to know who's controlling this lady, whether it's Jesus, Satan, Buddha, some goddess, or whoever. When he figures it out, he wants to throw off that control and be her man (escape from a prison of judgment). Just my theory...

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    We should not try discussing or questioning anyone's spiritual convictions in such an open forum, because that is our true self identity, our discovery through life's journey, and only we should know what this truly means. IT'S PRIVATE. PERIOD. Personally, I feel our believes and life's answers lie deep within us. Whenever life personal challenges us, we should find the answers from within.Find the "medium" to accomplish this, whether it be through nature, through music, through poetry that's the key.
    
    "Take me to the pilot of your soul" is the soul (personified) of Sir Elton's song: clearly and cleaverly it sums up a somewhat complex equation of our existance, the sum of our very being. "Who", or what force, is the driver (pilot) of our souls? We define this through time and by searhing to find the answers. SOme of us are fortunate to realize (during our lives, via self-actualization (Maslow), what our fully reach our true potential; this is the blueprint of our souls. When we set aside fear, we can
    be brave to define our truth. Once we reach a comfortable place with this journey,
    the rest comes naturally.
    
    Conviction of the heart is our true guide, our direct heading (moral compass) when we're faced with any challenges, both on the surface and from within. "The Human COndition" describes the joys and terrors of being humen. Once, or "if" we find our way back to our heart, the rest is magic.
    
    On a light note: No need to go much further. "Take Me To Your Pilot" is an awesome rock song! One of Sir Elton's less heard pieces.

    Flag RealLove101on December 31, 2009  
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  General Comment:I wish I had some clue what this song means. There seems to be a few references to pontius pilot, but it's hardly enough to base an actual interpretation on.

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    Elton John has gone on record saying that there is no meaning to this song. It was all constructed based on rhyming. Sorry to disappoint.

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  General Comment:Bernie has admitted in an interview that he, himself, has NO IDEA what this song means.

  Flag eltonjohnfanon November 25, 2004   Link

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    Heard that too, they were nonsense lyrics that sounded good in a song.

    Flag dcxon March 09, 2012  

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