The Island
Box of Light Lyrics
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where we can go and spend our days
We found a lake and a boat for two
and rowed until the night hung gloom
'Cause I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
We made a bed and there we laid
The only sound was you and me
And the water sang us both to sleep
'Cause I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
Oh ooh oh
Oh ooh oh
Oh ooh oh
Oh ooh oh
We left the city to find a place
Where we can go for the rest of our days
Living without a care in the world
Just eachothers peace and eachothers love
'Cause I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
The song "The Island" by Box of Light is about finding solace and peace in an idyllic location away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The lyrics take us on a journey of two people who leave the busy city and discover a lake with a boat for two. They row aimlessly until they reach an island which they claim as their own. Here they make a bed and spend the night, swept away by the peaceful sounds of the waves. They have found a place where they can forget about their worries and live without a care in the world, wrapped in each other's love and each other's peace.
The repeating line of "I'm not going home" is a declaration of not wanting to leave this place of pure happiness, a paradise that they have stumbled upon. The lyrics describe a longing for a place where they can escape reality and live in a dreamlike state. The sound of the water is almost like a lullaby that puts them both to sleep, and the calmness of the island is an antidote to the chaos of modern life.
Overall, "The Island" is a beautifully written song that takes the listener on a journey of escapism and the desire to retreat to a peaceful place. It encapsulates the essence of finding paradise, even if it is for a short moment.
Line by Line Meaning
We left the city to find a place
We decided to escape city life and search for a more peaceful location
where we can go and spend our days
We were looking for a place to relax and spend our time
We found a lake and a boat for two
We discovered a lake and a small boat that could hold just the two of us
and rowed until the night hung gloom
We spent the day rowing and exploring the lake until the sun set
'Cause I'm not going home
We were so content with our new location that we had no desire to leave
We found an island which then we claimed
We discovered an island that we decided to make our own temporary home
We made a bed and there we laid
We created a comfortable place to sleep on the island
The only sound was you and me
The island was so quiet that the only sounds came from us
And the water sang us both to sleep
The sound of the water helped us relax and fall asleep
Oh ooh oh
Oh ooh oh
Oh ooh oh
Oh ooh oh
We left the city to find a place
We were searching for a permanent location to call home
Where we can go for the rest of our days
A place where we can spend the rest of our lives
Living without a care in the world
Living without any worries or troubles
Just eachothers peace and eachothers love
All we really need are each other's love and companionship
'Cause I'm not going home
We were so happy and fulfilled that we had no desire to leave our new home
I'm not going home
No matter what happens, we will always have each other and our new home
I'm not going home
We will stay on this island and enjoy our new life together
I'm not going home
Our life together is perfect and there's nowhere else we'd rather be
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maggie
We left the city to find a place
Where we can go, and spend our days
Found a lake and a boat for two
And rode until the nighttime grew
Cause I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
Found and island, which then we claimed
And made a bed, and there we laid
The only sound was you and me
And the water sang us both to sleep
Cuz I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
Woah woah
Oh woah
Oh woah
Oh woah
Left the city to find a place where we can go for the rest of our days
Living without a care in the world
Just enjoy the peace and each other's love
Cuz I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
I'm not going home
Laura Doo
I love all of your songs. So catchy I find myself singing them throughout the day. So good.
AlleyRice
I really love this song! It gives me a kind of Beatles vibe, or maybe just an old time music vibe. It sounds like music I thought wasn't made anymore :)
t tāngo
Hermit brought me here✨
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Same
Tay
I sincerely listen to this song over and over and over. Love love love it!
Rhoda
This makes me so calm and happy when I am sad, which is a lot lately, and when i'm not sad as well.
Agnes
Amazing work, I love your guys' sound plus the video's great and Melon you looked stunning :) Well done! xxxx
Isabelle Frankel
Awesome video and song! Love the colors!!
At Sam's
Loving the finished video! Song is awesome too! Great job guys ^_^
Antonio Coronado
Los descubrí ayer con la canción de Falling, son una joya!!! Los amo espero escuchar más de ustedes pronto, saludos desde México atte: un fan 💎