The Island
Hoop Records Lyrics
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You arrive in the rising sun
The hidden passenger that I've been takin' Close your eyes, let's forget again
As you drag me down, I will take you in
What are you waiting for? Just surrender here tonight What are you waiting for? As we go towards the light
When everything is said and done
To looking for answers, if only one Turn my back, the edge has gone Left with no reason, we come undone
Seems like your traveler is eager to move me My reflection will slowly fade
To another time, into my head escapes
What are you waiting for? Just surrender here tonight What are you waiting for? As we go towards the light
When everything is said and done
To looking for answers, if only one Turn my back, the edge has gone Left with no reason, we come undone
The lyrics of Hoop Records' "The Island" describe a mysterious and surreal experience of two people traveling towards a mysterious light. The first verse describes the arrival of the "hidden passenger" at the beginning of a new day. The passenger wants to forget their past and the singer is willing to take them in. The chorus asks the passenger to "surrender" and move towards the light. The second verse describes the confusion and uncertainty of the moment, with the singer feeling like they are caught in a "slow release." The final chorus again urges the passenger to let go and move towards the light.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, but they seem to suggest a willingness to let go of the past and embrace the unknown. The imagery of two people journeying towards an uncertain destination is both intimate and universal, and the song's dreamy, atmospheric sound reinforces this feeling of mystery and longing.
Overall, "The Island" is an evocative and visually-rich song that leaves the listener with a sense of wonder and curiosity about what lies beyond the horizon.
Line by Line Meaning
You arrive in the rising sun
You come here in the beginning of a new start
The hidden passenger that I've been takin'
The secret companion that I've been carrying with me
Close your eyes, let's forget again
Shut your eyes, let's start anew
As you drag me down, I will take you in
As you pull me under, I will embrace you
What are you waiting for? Just surrender here tonight
What is holding you back? Let go completely tonight
What are you waiting for? As we go towards the light
Why hesitate? Let's move forward towards the brightness
When everything is said and done
At the end of it all
To looking for answers, if only one
Searching for a solution, even if there is only one
Turn my back, the edge has gone
I have turned my back on the cliff's edge
Left with no reason, we come undone
Without knowing why, we fall apart
I'm caught in your slow release
I am captive to your gradual let go
Seems like your traveler is eager to move me
It seems like your explorer is enthusiastic to transport me
My reflection will slowly fade
My reflection will slowly disappear
To another time, into my head escapes
To another moment, it escapes into my mind
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Dominic Cruz
Hoops is easily becoming one of my favorite bands. Couldn't see them a few weeks ago when they opened in Denver for Tennis but I'm really hoping they come back
Robert
1:58 - love this part and the half step movements in the melody.
Andy Rookstool
This song helped me through a rough time.Thanks Hoops!
Charlie Sunderland
This is my favorite song of the 10s. Thank you so much, Hoops for so many dreampop gems. I love the instrumental part working as the chorus and the transitional instrumentation towards the second verse. <3
Teru Mikami
Such a beautiful song by an amazing band <3
Hell Angels
The lyrics of this song make my days so much better
Rogéria Martins
I made my fiancé watch this video with me for like 7 times. He doesn't like this kind of music but he already knows all Hoops' lyrics 😂❤️
Timothy O
Somehow it always works out that way. You listen to music where only people in the comment sections share your taste. My ex girlfriend was into hip hop and pop, so was not interested in dream pop stuff.
Deathkampdrone
@Timothy O Mad respect, but how can you date someone who likes hiphop? xD Hope you are OK today <3
Feltfugazi
This song is so good it actually speaks to me. It's deffs the best song on the album