Starfighter Pilot

Snow Patrol

About Starfighter Pilot

"Starfighter Pilot" was the fourth single released by Snow Patrol, and the second track on their debut album Songs for Polarbears. The lyrics were written by Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody and the music was composed by Lightbody and the other two members of Snow Patrol at the time, Mark McClelland and Jonny Quinn. The song reached number 161 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1998
3:19
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Andrew's a star fighter pilot
He can get high in his jet
Tells me about all his women
He can get any I'll bet
Andrew's a star fighter pilot
He knows all the girls in the world
He's better than James Kirk or Tweeky
I cradle his picture at night
You know I'll think of you
Your picture on the wall
I would raise my drink to you
But I'll stay sober just for you
Andrew's a star fighter pilot
I watch him on TV each day
I've got all the toys from his program
And all of his past shows on tape

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Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol are a British alternative rock band formed at the University of Dundee in 1994. The group comprises Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar), Jonny Quinn (drums), Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals), Paul Wilson (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Tom Simpson (keyboards). (piano, guitar, backing vocals). Initially an indie rock band, their first three records, the EP Starfighter Pilot (1997), and the studio albums Songs for Polarbears (1998) and When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up (2001), were commercially unsuccessful and were released by the independent labels Electric Honey and Jeepster respectively. The band then signed on to the major record label Polydor Records in 2002. more »

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Written by: GARY LIGHTBODY, JONATHAN QUINN, MARK MCCLELLAND

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Starfighter Pilot" was originally released on Snow Patrol's debut album "Songs for Polarbears" in 1998. This song later got a few remixes and EP releases due to its popularity.
Writing Credits
The song was written by Gary Lightbody, the band's lead vocalist, and Mark McClelland, the band's bassist at the time.
Intriguing Lyrics
The lyrics are inspired by science-fiction tropes and reveal Lightbody's sense of humor. It talks about romantic relationships in the prism of space travel.
Genres
The song could be classified into the indie rock or alternative rock genres. It exemplifies the band's early rock roots, which evolved over time to produce a more mainstream pop-rock sound.
Reissues & Remixes
The song reissued as "Starfighter Pilot" in 1999 and included three remixes: "Steve Hitchcock Remix", "Cut La Roc Remix", and "High Plane Drifter Remix".
Fictional Characters
The song references fictional characters such as the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," giving the song a bit of a playful edge.
Song Title
The song was originally titled "Starfighter Pilot". However, in the 1998 album "Songs for Polarbears", the song was titled as "Starfighter."
Other Album References
Besides its original album, "Starfighter Pilot" is also present in Snow Patrol's compilation album "Up to Now" (2009) which includes a selection of the band's best known songs up to that year.
Radio Broadcast
The song is one of the band's original signature songs, often played at their early radio gigs.
Not Producer’s Favourite
Despite its popularity, producer Jacknife Lee, famous for his work with U2, REM, and Bloc Party, once admitted that he wasn't fond of the song.
Live Performances
The song was often performed live by the band during their early days. It was well-received by the audience for its vibrant energy.

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