Islands in the Stream
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Sail away
Oh come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
The song "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers is a romantic ballad that explores the deep connection between two people who are deeply in love. The opening verses describe the strong attraction that the singer feels for their partner, and how they are willing to do whatever it takes to be with them. The chorus compares the couple's love to two islands in the middle of the ocean, with no one else in between them. The imagery of sailing away together to another world highlights the idea that the couple's love is transformative, taking them to a place beyond the constraints of everyday life.
The bridge of the song reinforces the idea that the couple's love is something special that requires dedication and commitment. The lines "Tender love is blind, it requires a dedication" suggest that love can be all-consuming, something that requires a deep level of devotion to maintain. The chorus repeats several times, each time with more urgency than the last, emphasizing the idea that the couple's love is a force that cannot be denied. Overall, "Islands in the Stream" is a romantic ode to the power of love, and the strength that two people can find in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I found serenity in your presence when we first met
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I pursued you with determination and thoroughness
I was soft inside
I felt vulnerable and open to your influence
There was something going on
I sensed a deep connection between us
You do something to me that I can't explain
You have an indescribable effect on me
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Your touch brings me comfort and contentment
Every beat of my heart
I am constantly in awe of our love
We got something going on
Our connection is special and undeniable
Tender love is blind
We overlook each other's flaws and love unconditionally
It requires a dedication
Maintaining a loving relationship takes commitment and effort
All this love we feel needs no conversation
Our love speaks for itself, words are not necessary
We ride it together, ah ha
We navigate life's ups and downs as a team
Making love with each other, ah ha
Our intimacy is a natural expression of our love
Islands in the stream
We are a tranquil and isolated realm of love
That is what we are
Our bond of love is the essence of who we are
No one in between
Our love is pure, with no interference from others
How can we be wrong?
Our love is so right, there is no way it could be otherwise
Sail away with me
Let's escape together, explore new horizons and adventure
To another world
Let's find another dimension or existence away from this reality of the world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
We trust each other completely and depend on each other for support
From one lover to another, ah ha
Our love is a constant exchange between us
I can't live without you if the love was gone
If our love ever fades, I couldn't imagine living without you
Everything is nothing if you got no one
Life is meaningless and empty without love
And you did walk in the night
When you came into my life, it was as if you brought light to a dark time
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
I was becoming disillusioned with love before you came into my life
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Our love is strong and we have complete faith in it
Too deep in love and we got no way out
Our love is all-consuming and we would never want to escape from it
And the message is clear
Our love is unmistakable and cannot be ignored
This could be the year for the real thing
This could be the year our love truly blossoms and becomes fully realized
No more will you cry
I will protect you from pain and heartache
Baby, I will hurt you never
I promise to never intentionally cause you pain
We start and end as one
Our love is a continuous and unified journey
In love forever
Our love is eternal
Sail away
Let's leave our troubles behind and find a peaceful existence in each other's love
Oh, come sail away with me
Join me in an adventure of love and exploration
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Islands In The Stream"
(feat. Dolly Parton)
Baby, when I met you
There was peace unknown
I set out to get you
With a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me
That I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel
Needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah-ha
Making love with each other, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
I can't live without you
If the love was gone
Everything is nothing
If you got no one
And you just walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us
And we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah-ha
Making love with each other, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
Sail away
[Instrumental Interlude]
Ooooh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
@sopio_li
Baby, when I met you
There was peace unknown
I set out to get you
With a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me
That I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel
Needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah-ha
Making love with each other, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
I can't live without you
If the love was gone
Everything is nothing
If you got no one
And you just walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us
And we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah-ha
Making love with each other, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
@jessicoxvapes1676
Lyrics
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Sail away
Oh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
@jodanielpowell5921
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Sail away
Oh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
@wendyimrei2353
My Dad said he went to see Dolly in concert with a friend once ( great front row seating) and he proudly told me that Dolly blew him a kiss! So every time I hear this song, it reminds me of him. He has since passed. So, I say this song’s for you Dad and I smile 😊
@adrianamduarte2575
Que linda recordação! ❤
@TheSetadoon
Your dad was the Man.
@Brissieskater1
Please accept my sincerest condolences 😇
@wendyimrei2353
Thank you for your kindness Adrian & Brissieskater1. Much appreciated. Take care xox
@wendyimrei2353
Thanks all for the likes. It makes me smile even more…that’s only a part of the story; I really enjoy this song!! It’s one of my MANY favourites and an awesome one at that, that just, always, evokes a beautiful memory. Love, from Australia. Take care x
@rivaldomadiba1879
This song is everything, well written by the Bee Gees and well excuted by Dolly and Kenny 😊
@Dario-h8g
wow i didnt Know that !! thanks for Sharing!!!
@dean-gm1lg
@@Dario-h8gchain reaction Diana Ross is too
@carls9310
Big FACTS, Fam! Salute to your musical education!