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I-Land Lyrics

Ohhhh ohh ohh ohh oh oh
The opening vocalization sets the tone for the rest of the song, conveying both a sense of desire and uncertainty.

Na na na
This repetition of sound serves as a transition into the first verse, as each 'na' notes an impending shift in mood and perspective.

Maybe things weren’t on girl
The singer acknowledges that maybe their relationship wasn't always stable or healthy, and questions the implications of this.

And they belong like uniform girl
Despite this initial uncertainty, the artist compares their connection to something dependable and reliable, like a uniform.

I couldn’t wait to have you off girl
The artist implies that they were eagerly anticipating the end of the relationship, suggesting that it may have been toxic or unfulfilling.

Counting all day like the clock on the wall girl
The singer highlights their obsessive or anxious tendencies, likening their preoccupation with time to the steady, predictable tick of a clock.

Standing tall recounting ours girl
Despite the turmoil, the singer takes pride in the shared experiences and memories they've accumulated with their partner.

Account like memorial
The artist compares the significance of their relationship to that of a memorial or tribute, emphasizing the importance of the past.

Not the only timelines crossed girl
The artist acknowledges that their relationship has been influenced by outside factors and the passage of time, complicating their connection further.

The first steps distance furthest gone girl
The artist bemoans the emotional distance that has grown between them, suggesting that the first steps towards their disconnection were the most impactful.

Now roles reverse without karma
The singer reflects on how their current situation has shifted since the beginning of the relationship, noting that it seems almost arbitrary or unpredictable.

You can read it from my palm girl
The artist claims that their emotions and intentions are so clear that they can be read like the lines on a palm, suggesting honesty and vulnerability.

Still, ya numbers known by heart girl
Despite this transparency, the singer implies that their partner's actions and patterns are still predictable and familiar to them.

We know it’s been G from the south girl
The singer references their geographic background, perhaps to highlight how this may have influenced their relationship in subtle ways.

Break things down girl or we’d see the dogs girl
The singer urges their partner to address and resolve conflicts instead of letting them escalate, suggesting that things would get ugly otherwise.

Nothing’s changed I do both as you feel I’m so far gone girl
The artist claims that they still engage in both self-reflection and care for their partner, even if the latter perceives them as distant or disconnected.

And Still so close to home when we’re apart girl
Despite the challenges, the artist notes that they still feel a close emotional bond with their partner, even when physically separated.

As our days dawn girl
The singer expresses hope for the future, noting that every new day brings a chance for positive change or growth.

If you let me do my part
The singer emphasizes their willingness to put effort into the relationship, albeit with the caveat that their partner allows them to do so.