Islands
Esbie Fonte Lyrics
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To sway in California
Burning in October
Will all that boiled
You will sober in the likes
Dancing in the grass
Sanction some late quiet seats
It′s a moonlight, god it smiles
The shore washes over me, it cleanses me of every part you
Everything i knew that wasn't true
Every part of me i no longer need
Baby when I'm thirty five
All wone, a red head cute pie
They have your big green eyes
And you hold their chubby hand
Silly clumsy while you dance
Just so they understand
I don′t believe in marriage
I say it all the time but
I guess I′d be a liar If i didn't say i can′t
Picture a wife without you
When we alter prey
Netting in our orchard chair
Blazing all your last days away
The shore washes over me
It cleanses me of every part you
Everything i knew that wasn't true
Every part of me i no longer need
The song "Islands" by Esbie Fonte talks about moving on and finding new things in life. The first verse describes the possibility of moving to a new place, Moloka'i, and leaving behind the past in California. The lines "burning in October will all that boiled, you will sober in the likes" suggest the idea of leaving behind the excessive and destructive lifestyle and embracing new things in life. The metaphor of dancing in the grass and sanctioning late quiet seats signifies the possibility of finding peace and happiness in an unfamiliar place. The moonlight that smiles is a symbol of hope and possibility.
The second verse talks about the process of healing and moving on after a relationship ends. The image of the shore washing over the singer and cleansing them of every part of the past symbolizes a new beginning. The mention of "every part of me I no longer need" shows the willingness to shed the old self and embrace a new one.
The third verse talks about the possibility of having children in the future and the fear of doing it alone. The singer expresses their doubts about marriage, but the idea of picturing a wife without the person they are addressing in the song makes them feel uneasy. The image of "netting in our orchard chair, blazing all your last days away" suggests the idea of growing old together and enjoying the simple things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe you'll move to Moloka'i and say goodbye
Perhaps you will leave and start fresh in a new place, bidding farewell to the past.
To sway in California
To move with the carefree rhythm of life in California.
Burning in October
Experiencing the heat of passion and intensity during a time of transition and change.
Will all that boiled
Reflecting on the events that brought one to this point of transformation.
You will sober in the likes
Regaining clarity and a sense of reality amidst the chaos and confusion.
Dancing in the grass
Enjoying the simple joys and pleasures of life, free from the burdens of the past.
Sanction some late quiet seats
Finding solace and peace in stillness and solitude at the end of a long day.
It's a moonlight, god it smiles
The beauty of the night sky and the peace it brings, reflected in a smile from a higher power.
The shore washes over me, it cleanses me of every part you
The ocean has a purifying effect, washing away the remnants of a past relationship and leaving one feeling refreshed and renewed.
Everything I knew that wasn't true
Realizing that one's perceptions and beliefs about a situation were inaccurately informed or misguided.
Every part of me I no longer need
Letting go of the negative emotions and traits associated with the past relationship and embracing a new chapter.
Baby when I'm thirty five
Looking into the future and envisioning a life free from the past and full of new possibilities.
All wone, a red head cute pie
Dreaming of a future child who will bring joy and happiness.
They have your big green eyes
Imagining the child carrying on certain physical traits and qualities of the former partner.
And you hold their chubby hand
Connecting with the future child and providing guidance and support.
Silly clumsy while you dance
Celebrating the innocence and playfulness of childhood and enjoying the moment.
Just so they understand
Communicating love and acceptance to the child, fostering a strong bond and relationship.
I don't believe in marriage
Expressing personal feelings and beliefs about the traditional societal institution of marriage.
I say it all the time but
Reiterating a commonly held belief or stance.
I guess I'd be a liar if I didn't say I can't
Although it goes against personal beliefs, there may be an exception in certain situations with the right person.
Picture a wife without you
Imagining a future without the former partner and contemplating the implications.
When we alter prey
Acknowledging that in the game of love, one must be willing to adapt and evolve to succeed.
Netting in our orchard chair
Relishing in the simple pleasures of life, such as sitting together in a fruit orchard.
Blazing all your last days away
Leaving behind the past and embracing new beginnings, taking control of one's destiny and living life to the fullest.
Writer(s): Esbie Fonte
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