Islands In The Stream
Feist and Constantines 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 lyrics to "Islands in the Stream" by Feist and The Constantines are about the power of love and the deep connection it creates between two people. The song's opening lines describe a peaceful feeling that the singer experienced when they first met their love interest. They were transfixed by this person from the start and set out to win them over with careful attention and tenderness.
As the song progresses, the singer describes the intensity and beauty of their love, which seems to transcend words. They are so connected that they don't need to talk about how they feel - they simply know. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the singer comparing their union to islands in the sea, isolated from the rest of the world but strong and unbreakable together.
The song is a celebration of the power of love, and a testament to the deep bonds that can be created between two people. It speaks to the idea that love is more than just a feeling - it's something that is built over time, through careful attention and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
I found a sense of peace that I never knew before when I met you.
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I pursued you thoroughly and diligently until I won your heart.
I was soft inside
I had a vulnerability and tenderness that I had not felt before.
There was something going on
There was a strong connection between us that was undeniable.
You do something to me that I can't explain
The way you make me feel is beyond my ability to put into words.
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Being close to you eases all of my worries and pains.
And every beat of my heart
My love for you is constant and unchanging.
We got something going on
Our relationship is strong and meaningful.
Tender love is blind
Love can make us overlook flaws and imperfections in our partner.
It requires a dedication
Maintaining a loving relationship takes commitment and hard work.
All this love we feel needs no conversation
Our love speaks for itself and doesn't require constant verbal affirmation.
We ride it together, ah ha
We are partners in love, facing everything together.
Making love with each other, ah ha
Physically expressing our love is an important part of our relationship.
Islands in the stream
We are two separate entities, but our love connects us like islands in a stream.
That is what we are
Our love is our defining characteristic.
No one in between
There's no one coming between us, our love is strong and exclusive.
How can we be wrong?
Our love is so strong that it couldn't be wrong.
Sail away with me
Let's escape into our love and explore new experiences together.
To another world
Together we can discover a whole new world, free from our worries and fears.
And we rely on each other, ah ha
We trust and depend on each other in every aspect of our lives.
From one lover to another, ah ha
We are each other's soulmates, drifting from one moment of love to another.
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Our love is so important that if it were to disappear, I wouldn't be able to live without you.
Everything is nothing when you got no one
Without love and connection, life is empty and meaningless.
And you walk in the night
When you're alone, you're left to wander aimlessly.
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
Without love, we can lose sight of what is truly important in life.
That won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Our love is so strong that we have no doubts it will last forever.
Too deep in love and we got no way out
Our love is so all-consuming that we are unable to imagine life without it.
And the message is clear
Our love is so strong that nothing can get in the way of it.
This could be the year for the real thing
Our love is reaching new heights and could be the real, lasting love we've been searching for.
No more will you cry
I promise to love, cherish and protect you so that you no longer have to experience pain and tears.
Baby I will hurt you never
I will never intentionally do anything to hurt you, the one I love.
We start and end as one
Our love is a unified force that binds us together from start to finish.
In love forever
We will love each other deeply and completely for all time.
You can sail away with me
Together, we can take on the world and face anything that comes our way with our love as our guide.
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