The Island
Chocolate - String Ensemble Lyrics


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i ordered a
grilled cheese sandwich
with well done fries
and ice water

i would like two sides of plain penne pasta
with butter from the rolls and parmesan cheese
it should come to about $4.27
and please bring the box and the check with the meal!

they replaced the poker dogs
with some big TVs
i don’t like the sports or news
nickelodeon, please!
cartoon network and me

if we didn't come here each goddamn week
we’d probably not pay, we’d walk out and leave
since the rolls and pickles are bottomless
this pair of bottoms will pay grudgingly

we want death
we want death




we want death
by chocolate

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Island" by Chocolate - String Ensemble, the lyrics depict a scene at a restaurant where the singer is placing an order. The lyrics start by describing the specific items the singer wants, like a grilled cheese sandwich, well-done fries, and ice water. They also request two sides of plain penne pasta with butter, rolls, and parmesan cheese. This attention to detail in the order shows the singer's particular tastes and preferences.


As the song progresses, the singer mentions the changes the restaurant has made, replacing artwork with big TVs. They express a dislike for sports and news, requesting channels like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network instead. This line implies a desire for a more lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere, perhaps highlighting the singer's need for an escape from the realities of the world.


However, the lyrics take an unexpected turn towards the end. The line "we want death, we want death, we want death, by chocolate" adds a dark and provocative element to the song. It suggests a longing for something indulgent and self-destructive, using the metaphor of death by chocolate to represent an overwhelming desire for pleasure and escape.


Overall, "The Island" portrays a contrasting mix of mundane routines, specific preferences, escapism, and a darker yearning for something more intense and gratifying. It offers a glimpse into the complexities of human desires and the ways in which we seek solace or distraction in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

i ordered a
I selected


grilled cheese sandwich
a type of sandwich made with melted cheese and toasted bread


with well done fries
accompanied by french fries that are crispy and thoroughly cooked


and ice water
and a cold, refreshing beverage


i would like two sides of plain penne pasta
I would prefer to have two additional portions of simple penne pasta


with butter from the rolls and parmesan cheese
served with butter extracted from the rolls and topped with grated parmesan cheese


it should come to about $4.27
The total cost should be approximately $4.27


and please bring the box and the check with the meal!
Furthermore, kindly provide the container for leftovers and the bill along with the food


they replaced the poker dogs
They substituted the images of poker-playing dogs


with some big TVs
with large television screens


i don’t like the sports or news
I have no interest in sports events or current affairs


nickelodeon, please!
I request the channel Nickelodeon to be broadcasted


cartoon network and me
I prefer the Cartoon Network channel


if we didn't come here each goddamn week
If we did not frequent this establishment every single week


we’d probably not pay, we’d walk out and leave
We would likely refrain from settling the bill and would simply depart without paying


since the rolls and pickles are bottomless
Considering that the rolls and pickles are continuously replenished


this pair of bottoms will pay grudgingly
We, as reluctant customers, will reluctantly make the payment


we want death
We desire ultimate indulgence or satisfaction


we want death
We crave ultimate fulfillment or pleasure


we want death
We long for ultimate satisfaction or contentment


by chocolate
achieved through the consumption of chocolate




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Noraa Neither Kaplan

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