Take Me To The Pilot

On Elton John. Though often analyzed, the lyrics make no sense, according to Taupin. MCA executives wanted to release it as an American single in 1970, with "Your Song" as the B-side. The singer's representatives, however, convinced company executives to mark neither song as the A-side on the promotional copy. The initial response favored "Your Song." "Take Me To The Pilot" became the B-side on the official release. Eighteen years later, a live version of the song was distributed as a single but failed to chart.

Lyrics:
If you feel that it's real I'm on trial And I'm here in your prison Like a coin in your mint I am dented and I'm spent with high treason

Through a glass eye your throne Is the one danger zone Take me to the pilot for control Take me to the pilot of your soul

Take me to the pilot Lead me through the chamber Take me to the pilot I am but a stranger

Take me to the pilot Lead me through the chamber Take me to the pilot I am but a stranger

Well I know he's not old And I'm told he's a virgin For he may be she But what I'm told is never for certain

Musicians:

 * Music: Elton John
 * Lyrics: Bernie Taupin
 * Vocals: Elton John
 * Piano: Elton John
 * Drums: Barry Morgan
 * Bass Guitar: Alan Weighll
 * Lead Guitar: Caleb Quaye
 * Rhythm Guitar: Alan Parker
 * Percussion: Dennis Lopez
 * Backing Vocals: Madeline Bell
 * Backing Vocals: Lesley Duncan