The Island
Anekdote Lyrics
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You arrive in the rising sun
The hidden passenger that I've been taking
Close your eyes, let's forget again
As you drag me down, I will take you in
Bridge
What are you waiting for?
What are you waiting for
As we go towards the light?
Chorus
When everything is said and done
Still looking for answers, if only one
Turn my back, the urge has gone
Left with no reason, we come undone
Verse 2
I am caught in your slow release
Seems like your traveler is eager to move me
My reflection will slowly fade
To another time until my head escapes
Bridge
What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for
As we go towards the light?
Chorus
When everything is said and done
Still looking for answers, if only one
Turn my back, the urge has gone
Left with no reason, we come undone
"The Island" by Anekdote seems to convey a sense of being trapped or caught in a cycle, unable to break free. The song begins with the arrival of the "hidden passenger," representing a burden or an unresolved issue that the singer has been carrying. The line "Close your eyes, let's forget again" suggests a desire to escape or ignore the problem at hand. However, the more the passenger drags the singer down, the more the singer accepts and embraces it. This could symbolize a toxic relationship or a destructive pattern of behavior.
In the bridge, the lyrics ask, "What are you waiting for? Just surrender here tonight." It implies a sense of resignation or giving in to the situation, perhaps out of fear or a lack of strength to change it. The line "As we go towards the light" can be interpreted as a glimmer of hope or the idea that there might be a resolution or relief on the horizon.
The chorus suggests a continued search for answers, despite feeling unsure if there is even just one solution. The line "Turn my back, the urge has gone" indicates a loss of motivation or drive, as if the singer has given up trying to find a way out. Ultimately, they are left feeling undone, without a clear reason or purpose.
Overall, "The Island" explores themes of struggle, surrender, and the constant quest for answers in the face of a challenging situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You arrive in the rising sun
You enter into a new day, filled with hope and possibility
The hidden passenger that I've been taking
You are the secret burden that I have been carrying
Close your eyes, let's forget again
Let's shut out the world and escape from reality, just like before
As you drag me down, I will take you in
Even though you bring me down, I willingly embrace you
What are you waiting for?
Why hesitate? Why not take a leap of faith?
Just surrender here tonight
Give up control and surrender to the moment
As we go towards the light?
As we move forward into the unknown, towards a brighter future
When everything is said and done
After all is said and done, when it's all over
Still looking for answers, if only one
Continuously searching for solutions, even if it's just one
Turn my back, the urge has gone
I turn away, no longer feeling the desire to continue
Left with no reason, we come undone
Without any purpose, we start to fall apart
I am caught in your slow release
I am trapped in the gradual release of your influence
Seems like your traveler is eager to move me
It appears that the one who travels with you is eager to change me
My reflection will slowly fade
The image of myself will gradually disappear
To another time until my head escapes
To a different era, where I can temporarily escape from my thoughts
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Written by: Rob Swire
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