Islands In The Stream
Constantines Feist Lyrics
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I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
And every beat of my heart
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing when you got no one
And you walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
That won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
From love to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
You can sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
The song "Islands In the Stream" portrays the power of true love and the comfort that comes with it. The singer talks about how he knew he had found the right person the moment he met her; there was a sense of calmness and serenity that he'd never experienced before. He acknowledges that love requires commitment and dedication to work out in the long run, but the intensity of the passion between them is so strong that their love needs no words to express it.
The chorus is where the title of the song comes in; he likens their love to "islands in the stream" - no one else exists in their world, and nothing can come between them. He sings that they can sail away to another world together because their love is so strong and they rely on each other. He promises that he will never hurt her and that they will start and end as one. He is confident that they will never lose sight of the real thing like other couples do because of the strength of the connection they share.
Overall, "Islands In the Stream" is a powerful love song that celebrates the beauty and security found in a truly committed, unconditional relationship. It promotes the recognition that love takes work, but with the right person, it is completely worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
When I first saw you, I felt a sense of calm like I had never known before
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I approached our relationship with meticulous attention to detail to make sure I got you
I was soft inside
Despite my tough exterior, I was really tender-hearted
There was something going on
I felt a strong connection between us from the very beginning
You do something to me that I can't explain
There's a magic to our relationship that I can't quite put into words
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Your touch has the power to comfort and heal me
And every beat of my heart
My love for you is constant and unending
We got something going on
Our relationship is special and significant
Tender love is blind
Love can be all-consuming and irrational
It requires a dedication
A successful relationship takes hard work and commitment
All this love we feel needs no conversation
Our love goes beyond words and explanations
We ride it together, ah ha
We face life's ups and downs as a united team
Making love with each other, ah ha
Not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, we connect
Islands in the stream
We are like two isolated islands together in a vast, wide world
That is what we are
Our love is unique and separate from all others
No one in between
There is no obstacle or hindrance that can keep us apart
How can we be wrong?
Our love is so right, we cannot be mistaken
Sail away with me
Let's escape to a world where it's just us
To another world
A place where we can forget all of our worries and just focus on each other
And we rely on each other, ah ha
Our love is built on mutual trust and support
From one lover to another, ah ha
Our love is a journey between two people, and no one else
I can't live without you if the love was gone
If we lost our love, there would be nothing left for me to live for
Everything is nothing when you got no one
Life is empty and meaningless without love and companionship
And you walk in the night
When you're alone, everything seems dark and scary
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
Without love, it's easy to lose touch with what's truly important in life
That won't happen to us and we got no doubt
We have complete faith in our love and know that we will never lose it
Too deep in love and we got no way out
Our love is so intense that there's no turning back now
And the message is clear
Our love is so obvious and undeniable
This could be the year for the real thing
Our love is meant to be and this could be the year that it all comes together for us
No more will you cry
I promise to never make you upset again
Baby I will hurt you never
I will always protect you and keep you safe from harm
We start and end as one
Our love is everlasting and timeless
In love forever
Our love will never die
You can sail away with me
Let's embark on an adventure together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Natalie Currie
This song never gets old... So beautiful. Gives me shivers.
Benjamin Ashton
I heard this version on CBC radio 2 this morning and at first I thought I wouldn't like it. But the arrangement is really catchy and different...good stuff!!
Daddy Extreme
I would like to see a live version
Amnot
Heard for the first time yesterday on pandora. Woweee!!!
Heather McAlister
Beautiful; just beautiful.
Leigh Chalker
Me too Benjamin! I can't stop listening to it :)
plagueXO
so amazing
annemarieke vogels
❤❤❤
Saulo Schmdck
ai meu core
B. Bab
sail away one the romantic wave, <3