Derek Simpson’s Copilot is a psychedelic and emotional sonic journey.
This track from his album “Somehow” doesn’t just invite listeners in; it gently pulls them into a dreamscape where reality blurs and feelings take centre stage.
The song opens with a sparse electronic guitar, setting the stage for Simpson’s ethereal vocals to float in.
His voice, delicate yet haunting, weaves through the melody like a ghost-seeking connection.
The backdrop is peppered with electronic embellishments that add depth to the gloomy atmosphere without overwhelming it.
Copilot isn’t a race to the chorus or a battle of hooks. Instead, it’s a slow burn that rewards patience.
The pacing allows each element room to breathe, creating a spacious soundscape where listeners can lose themselves.
Lyrically, Simpson paints vivid snapshots of human connection. He sings of “New faces for our eyes to scan” and mouths “tales of where I began,” inviting us into intimate moments of shared vulnerability.
The imagery of dancing through R.E.M. sleep evokes the surreal nature of new relationships, where reality and dream states blur.
As the song progresses, Simpson introduces intriguing contrasts. He juxtaposes feelings of being stranded with the comfort of a hand to hold.
This push and pull between isolation and connection forms the emotional core of Copilot.
The production choices enhance the track’s introspective mood.
Subtle electronic flourishes create an almost sci-fi undercurrent, as if the entire song takes place in some liminal space between worlds.
It’s in this hazy realm that Simpson explores the complexities of human bonds, singing, “I’m not the one you miss / It’s not the time for this.”
Copilot leaves listeners with a lingering sense of bittersweetness, much like the memories of a fleeting connection.
Derek Simpson’s final refrain of “I don’t wanna forget you” hangs in the air, an echo of countless goodbyes and missed opportunities.
For fans of introspective indie pop with an electronic edge, Copilot is a must-listen.
It’s a song that lingers long after the final notes fade, inviting reflection on the fleeting nature of human connection in our increasingly disconnected world.
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Derek Simpson Copilot Lyrics
First Verse
New faces for our eyes to scan (new matrix)
I mouth my tales of where I began (you do the same)
You dance me through your R.E.M. (you’re shakin’)
New ways to say goodbye again (latro phrases)
Second Verse
This helmet seems damaged
There’s life on this planet
Some calm in the way we flow
I thought I was stranded
Some memories got slanted
You give me your hand to hold
Third Verse
New findings from the surfaces we mend
You feel so warm
New spaces kept alive by my pretend
Tracin’ this form
Fourth Verse
I’m not the one you miss
It’s not the time for this
You’re not the one I separated from
(Don’t wanna forget that)
Outro
Leaving’ your impression on me
I don’t wanna forget you
You reminded