ANIMALS

- Sky Pilot Lyrics

He blesses the boys as they stand in line
The smell of gun grease and the bayonets they shine
He's there to help them all that he can
To make them feel wanted he's a good holy man

Sky pilot, sky pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky

He smiles at the young soldiers tells them it's all right
He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight
Soon there'll be blood and many will die
Mothers and fathers back home they will cry

Sky pilot, sky pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky

He mumbles a prayer and it ends with a smile
The order is given, they move down the line
But he's still behind and he'll meditate
But it won't stop the bleeding or ease the hate

As the young men move out into the battle zone
He feels good, with God you're never alone
He feels so tired and he lays on his bed
Hopes the men will find courage in the words that he said

Sky pilot, sky Pilot
How high can you fly
You'll never, never, never reach the sky

You're soldiers of God you must understand
The fate of your country is in your young hands
May God give you strength do your job real well
If it all was worth it only time it will tell

In the morning they return with tears in their eyes
The stench of death drifts up to the skies
A young soldier so ill looks at the sky pilot
Remembers the words, "Thou shalt not kill"

Sky pilot, sky pilot
How high can you fly
You never, never, never reach the sky

Sky pilot, sky pilot
How high can you fly
You never, never, never reach the sky

You never, never, never reach the sky
You never, never, never reach the sky
You never, never, never reach the sky
You never, never, never reach the sky

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Who wrote Sky Pilot lyrics?


Sky Pilot is written by Eric Victor Burdon, Vic Briggs, Danny Mcculloch, Barrie Ernest Jenkins, Johnny Weider.
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When was Sky Pilot released?


It is first released on July 01, 2004 as part of Animals's album "Retrospective" which includes 22 tracks in total. This song is the 19th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Sky Pilot lyrics?


When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the Animals' 'Sky Pilot' is a song that comments on the use of religion in war, showing how the spiritual aspect is not in sync with the harsh and cruel side of war. The 'Sky Pilot' metaphor refers to a spiritual leader who though he provides comfort, cannot fully understand the suffering of the soldiers. The lyrics of Sky pilot reveal mainly the feelings of angst, despair, spirituality, heartbreak and reflection. Moreover, the song indicates clearly the importance of war and its horrors, the hypocritical characters of religious figures and the moral conflict and guilt. It touches upon war, death, and the emotional burden of the soldiers which are all very heavy topics. Moreover, the song contains not just hints about blood but also the commandment “Thou shalt not kill” which might be really strong for kids.
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Which genre is Sky Pilot?


Sky Pilot falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Sky Pilot?


Sky Pilot song length is 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Eric Victor Burdon, Vic Briggs, Danny Mcculloch, Barrie Ernest Jenkins, Johnny Weider
Record Label(s): 2004 ABKCO Music & Records Inc
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Meaning to "Sky Pilot" song lyrics

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Rudy December 8, 2012-17:30
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'Sky Pilot' is what the aviators called the chaplain that would come out to counsel with them and see them off when they went on their bombing missions.
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