Drop the Pilot
Joan Armatrading
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I'm right on target, my aim is straight So you're in love, I say what of it? Things can change, there's always changes I want to try some rearranging, I say Drop the pilot, try my balloon Drop the monkey, smell my perfume Drop the mahout, I'm the Easy Rider Don't use your army to fight a losing battle Animal, mineral, physical, spiritual I'm the one you need, I'm the one you need You're kissing cousins, there's no smoke, no flame If you lose that pilot I can fly your plane If you want solid ground, come on and try me Oh I can take you so high that you're never gonna want to come down, I say I say Drop the pilot, try my balloon Drop the monkey, smell my perfume Drop the mahout, I'm the Easy Rider Don't use your army to fight a losing battle Animal, mineral, physical, spiritual I'm the one you need, I'm the one you need I said, animal, mineral, physical, spiritual I'm the one you need, I'm the one you need I'm the one you need Drop the pilot, try my balloon Drop the monkey, smell my perfume Drop the mahout, I'm an Easy Rider Don't use your army to fight a losing battle Drop the pilot, try my balloon Drop the monkey, smell my perfume Drop the mahout, I'm the Easy Rider Don't use your army to fight a losing battle Animal, mineral, physical, spiritual I'm the one you need, I'm the one you need I say drop the pilot (yeah) Drop the monkey Drop the mahout Animal, mineral, physical, spiritual I'm the one you need, I'm the one you need I'm the one you need I'm the one you need
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SONG RELEASE"Drop the Pilot" is a song by British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading, released as a single in February 1983.
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ALBUM INCLUSIONThe song is featured on Armatrading's eighth studio album, "The Key," released the same year.
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CHART PERFORMANCEUpon its release, "Drop the Pilot" scored Armatrading her third UK Top 40 hit, peaking at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. It's her highest-charting single to date.
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SURPRISING SUCCESSIn Australia, the song reached a surprising number 6, making it one of Armatrading's most successful releases in the country.
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U.S CHARTIn the United States, "Drop the Pilot" reached number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was her first single to chart in the U.S.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for "Drop the Pilot" features Armatrading and a backing band performing the song, interspersed with scenes of Armatrading riding a motorcycle and participating in a boxing match.
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GENREThe song is commonly classified as a pop/rock track, indicative of the more commercial direction Armatrading pursued with "The Key" album.
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COVER VERSIONSSeveral cover versions of "Drop the Pilot" have been recorded by artists worldwide, including Maura O'Connell, Shona Laing, and the Chicks.
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TOP OF THE POPSJoan Armatrading performed "Drop the Pilot" on the UK music show, Top of the Pops, further helping propel its momentum in the charts.
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POTENTIAL LYRICAL UNDERSTANDINGWhile Armatrading has never publicly explained the song's meaning, some listeners interpret "Drop the Pilot" as a feminist anthem, with lyrics encouraging a woman to leave her unfulfilling relationship.
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AWARDSThough the song didn't win any major awards, Armatrading was nominated for a Brit Award in the category of Best British Female Solo Artist in 1984, largely due to her success with "Drop the Pilot".
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MODERN USAGEEven today, "Drop the Pilot" continues to be used in various media, most notably in commercials and film soundtracks.
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