Islands Song
Eddy Howard Lyrics
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My serenade that the trade winds blow
Sing me a song of the islands
Where hearts are high and the moon is low.
Where rippling waters seem to say Aloha au-I-o-ei
Bring me the fragrance of ginger
Strum your guitars while I dream away
Where rippling waters seem to say Aloha au-I-o-ei
Bring me the fragrance of ginger
Strum your guitars while I dream away
Then sing me a song of the islands Aloha au-I-o-ei
The song "Islands Song" by Eddy Howard captures the essence of the romanticized image of Hawaiian islands that became popularized in the mid-twentieth century. The lyrics are an appeal for solace and comfort in the form of music. The singer of the song asks the singer to serenade them with a song of the islands, where the trade winds blow, hearts are high, and the moon is low. The lush natural imagery creates a dreamy atmosphere that the singer enters in their mind's eye, listening to the music provided by the stringed instruments of the band. It's a fantasy of escape through exotic sounds and sights.
The lyrics further describe the experience of being emotionally transported to the islands: the rippling waters seem to say Aloha au-I-o-ei, which means "hello, I love you" in Hawaiian. The air is filled with the scent of ginger, and the music strummed on guitars creates a dreamlike atmosphere. The song captures the appeal of the islands, the idea that they are a magical place where one can forget their worries, and indulge in the sounds and colors of paradise.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing me a song of the islands
Please sing a melody about the isolated landmasses surrounded by water
My serenade that the trade winds blow
Perform for me a mellow tune that is carried by the winds in a particular direction
Where hearts are high and the moon is low.
A place where emotions are exalted and the moon remains low hanging
Where rippling waters seem to say Aloha au-I-o-ei
The tranquil moving waves softly utter a greeting typical of Hawaii
Bring me the fragrance of ginger
Present to me the scent of freshly crushed ginger plant
Strum your guitars while I dream away
Play musical strings devices as I enter a reverie-like state
Then sing me a song of the islands Aloha au-I-o-ei.
Subsequently, sing a composition embodying the beauty of the Pacific island, accentuating it with a local greeting
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY OWENS, MACK GORDON
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