Aiden Grimshaw, 22, is a singer-songwriter. He auditioned with "Gold Digger… Read Full Bio ↴Aiden Grimshaw, 22, is a singer-songwriter. He auditioned with "Gold Digger" by Kanye West, prompting Cowell to say "Now that's what I call a pop star!". He then auditioned with "This Year's Love" by David Gray during Boot Camp wowing the judges again, helping him get through to the final 32, and making it through to judge houses where he performed "Cannonball" by Damien Rice to mentor Dannii Minogue and Natalie Imbruglia making him one of the three boys in the 2010 edition of The X Factor. He controversially finished 9th.

His debut single was released 3rd June 2012, entitled "Is This Love?", reaching #35 in the UK charts. His debut album, "Misty Eye" was released on 20th August 2012, reaching #19 in the UK charts

This Island
Aiden Grimshaw Lyrics

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Isolated mind, a teardrop fallen softly calling someone wait for me
Imitated lines, you're staring at the rainbow but your eyes are colorblind

This island is suicidal ideas supply the fears inside us
I open up my thoughts at night only walls will hold me in

I'll give you everything
I'll give you everything

Let it hurt again let it hurt again
Behind my eyes I'm terrified now you're gone, now you're gone
Let it hurt again let it hurt again
Behind my eyes I'm terrified now you're gone, now you're gone

Fascinating shine, a frozen star that's chosen just to lighten up the sky
Animated highs, you're searching for the answers but the question is why

This island is suicidal ideas supply the fears inside us
I open up my thoughts at night only walls will hold me in

Let it hurt again let it hurt again
Behind my eyes I'm terrified now you're gone, now you're gone
Let it hurt again let it hurt again
Behind my eyes I'm terrified now you're gone, now you're gone

You used to love me
Do you still love me?
You used to hold me
Do you still hold me?
Now you're gone, now you're gone, now you're gone

You used to love me
Do you still love me?
You used to hold me
Do you still hold me?
Now you're gone, now you're gone, now you're gone

Let it hurt again let it hurt again
Behind my eyes I'm terrified now you're gone, now you're gone

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Isolated mind, a teardrop fallen softly calling someone wait for me" set a tone of loneliness and desperation. It seems the singer is longing for someone to be there for them, to wait for them, and it's a bittersweet thing because they might not be able to be with that person. The following line "Imitated lines, you're staring at the rainbow but your eyes are colorblind" suggests a disillusionment, when you try to find beauty in something but are unable to see it clearly.

The chorus emphasizes the theme of despair with the lyrics "This island is suicidal ideas supply the fears inside us, I open up my thoughts at night only walls will hold me in." It seems like the singer feels trapped, unable to escape their own mind and the negative thoughts that come with it. The repetition of "Let it hurt again" reinforces the idea of allowing oneself to feel sadness and pain, to let it come and go instead of hiding from it.

In the second verse, the lines "Fascinating shine, a frozen star that's chosen just to lighten up the sky, Animated highs, you're searching for the answers but the question is why" suggest that sometimes things can seem beautiful or exciting, but ultimately be hollow or meaningless. The final lines of the song repeat the refrain "You used to love me, do you still love me? You used to hold me, do you still hold me? Now you're gone, now you're gone, now you're gone" which suggests a loss, a relationship that has fallen apart, and the singer's pain at not having that love and comfort anymore.

Overall, the song This Island reveals a struggle with depression, isolation, disillusionment, and heartbreak. The lyrics are poetic and heartfelt, and they touch upon universal human emotions that many of us can identify with.

Line by Line Meaning

Isolated mind, a teardrop fallen softly calling someone wait for me
Feeling completely alone and neglected, I shed tears requesting for someone to come and comfort me.

Imitated lines, you're staring at the rainbow but your eyes are colorblind
You are attempting to conform to societal standards, but are unable to see the beauty in things as your perspective is limited.

This island is suicidal ideas supply the fears inside us
This place is full of dangerous thoughts and emotions that we must constantly battle against.

I open up my thoughts at night only walls will hold me in
At night I'm left to confront my deepest thoughts, but I'm trapped within my own mind and left without anyone to confide in.

I'll give you everything
I'm willing to offer everything I have to give to you.

Let it hurt again let it hurt again
Allow myself to experience the pain I've been avoiding again.

Behind my eyes I'm terrified now you're gone, now you're gone
I'm full of fear now that you're not around to comfort me.

Fascinating shine, a frozen star that's chosen just to lighten up the sky
There is a celestial object that is captivating to the eyes, but is distant and frigid, that exists solely to adorn the heavens.

Animated highs, you're searching for the answers but the question is why
You have moments where you are full of life and energy, but despite your attempts, you're unable to determine the reason for your existence.

You used to love me
In the past, you were in love with me.

Do you still love me?
Currently, do you still feel affection towards me?

You used to hold me
You used to provide me comfort and security with your embrace.

Do you still hold me?
Do you still provide me comfort and security with your embrace?

Now you're gone, now you're gone, now you're gone
Without you, I feel lost and alone.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JARRAD LEITH ROGERS, AIDEN GRIMSHAW

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