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The Island
Pendulum Lyrics


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You arrive in the rising sun
The hidden passenger that I've been takin'
Close your eyes, let's forget again
As you drag me down, I will take you in

What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for?
As we go towards the light

When everything is said and done
To looking for answers, if only one
Turn my back, the edge has gone
Left with no reason, we come undone

I'm caught in your slow release
Seems like your traveler is eager to move me
My reflection will slowly fade
To another time, into my head escapes

What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for?
As we go towards the light

When everything is said and done
To looking for answers, if only one
Turn my back, the edge has gone
Left with no reason, we come undone

(Oh oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Pendulum's "The Island" welcomes the arrival of the singer's hidden passenger in the rising sun. The passenger is someone who the singer has been taking, suggesting a shared journey or experience. The following line invites the listener to close their eyes and forget again, which could imply a previous experience of forgetting or escaping. The passenger then drags the singer down, but the singer is willing to take them in, indicating trust and dependency. The chorus repeats the question of "What are you waiting for?" and the command to surrender, as the two individuals move towards the light.


The second verse continues the theme of searching for answers, but with the singer turning their back on the edge. This could suggest a fear of the unknown or a desire to leave something behind. The line "Left with no reason, we come undone" implies that there was a reason or purpose for their journey, but it has been lost or forgotten. The bridge section features the singer being caught in the passenger's slow release, perhaps indicating a sense of being trapped or controlled. The line "My reflection will slowly fade" could suggest a loss of identity or sense of self. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus' questions and commands, emphasized by the simple and catchy "Oh oh oh oh" refrain.


Line by Line Meaning

You arrive in the rising sun
You come into my life just as the sun rises, bringing light and warmth


The hidden passenger that I've been takin'
You are the secret passenger that I have been carrying with me, hidden from the rest of the world


Close your eyes, let's forget again
Let's escape reality and forget our troubles by closing our eyes and shutting out the world


As you drag me down, I will take you in
As you bring me down with you, I will accept you and take you in, no matter what


What are you waiting for?
Why are you hesitating?


Just surrender here tonight
Give yourself up to this moment, let go and enjoy the present


As we go towards the light
As we move forward towards a brighter future, leaving the darkness behind


When everything is said and done
At the end of everything, when all is finished


To looking for answers, if only one
We search for answers, even if there's only one to be found


Turn my back, the edge has gone
I turn away from the precipice, the danger or risk is gone


Left with no reason, we come undone
Now that there's no clear purpose, we become lost and fall apart


I'm caught in your slow release
I'm trapped in your gradual and persistent hold over me


Seems like your traveler is eager to move me
It appears that your inner self wants to push me forward, to change or transform me


My reflection will slowly fade
My sense of self will gradually disappear or weaken


To another time, into my head escapes
I escape into memories or daydreams, leaving the present behind


(Oh oh oh oh)
Repeating chorus




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROBERT SWIRE THOMPSON

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