Islands
Intergalactic Lovers Lyrics
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Deep breath that always helps
We've all been down here before
Gotta walk through hell to get up up up
You'll never be king if you haven't crawled
And you'll never get high if you're afraid to fall, to fall
Well I burned my bridges with broken matchsticks
All tricks played by my own mind
And I'll never be queen if I can't crawl
And I'll never get high if I'm afraid to fall, to fall
We are island
Drifters lost at sea
Waiting for our ships to come on in
We are praying for
The love that has been sinking
We are waiting for
The love to come in, ships to come on in
I took a left to try and right my words
But still this doubt is holding on
We've all been down here before
It's an endless loop that goes round and round
And we'll never be kings if we can't crawl
And we'll never get high if we're afraid to fall, to fall
We are island
Drifters lost at sea
Waiting for our ships to come on in
We are praying for
The love that has been sinking
We are waiting for
The love to come in, ships to come on in
The song "Islands" by Intergalactic Lovers, could be interpreted as an empowering anthem that encourages individuals to face their fears and take risks. The lyrics suggest that in order to achieve success, one must be willing to face their failures and struggles. The opening lines of the song urge the listener to take a moment to reflect on themselves and catch their breath, implying that the journey to success may not be an easy one. The line "We've all been down here before" suggests that everyone experiences difficult periods in life and that failing is a normal part of growth.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of taking risks and facing fears. It states that one will never be a king or a queen if they don't crawl, implying that in order to achieve success, one must be willing to work hard and start from the bottom. The line "We are island drifters lost at sea, waiting for our ships to come on in" could be interpreted as the idea that we are all searching for fulfillment and happiness and that we are constantly waiting for opportunities to come our way. The song seems to advocate that we need to be active participants in our own lives and make the most of the opportunities that come our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a minute to face yourself
Spend a moment in self-reflection
Deep breath that always helps
Taking a deep breath can help calm one's mind
We've all been down here before
We've experienced difficult times before
Gotta walk through hell to get up up up
Sometimes one has to go through tough times to achieve success
You'll never be king if you haven't crawled
One must work hard and start from the bottom to reach the top
And you'll never get high if you're afraid to fall, to fall
One cannot experience true success without taking risks
Well I burned my bridges with broken matchsticks
I ruined important relationships with careless actions
So convinced that I didn't deserve what's on the other side
Feeling unworthy of success or happiness
All tricks played by my own mind
Realizing one's negative thoughts are only self-sabotage
And I'll never be queen if I can't crawl
A woman must work hard and start from the bottom to reach the top
We are island
Feeling disconnected and isolated from others
Drifters lost at sea
Feeling lost or directionless
Waiting for our ships to come on in
Hoping for success or happiness to come our way
We are praying for
Hoping for or wishing for
The love that has been sinking
Love that is fading away
We are waiting for
Hoping for or expecting
The love to come in, ships to come on in
Hoping for love or success to come into our lives
I took a left to try and right my words
Trying to fix past mistakes or miscommunications
But still this doubt is holding on
Continuing to struggle with self-doubt
It's an endless loop that goes round and round
Feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity
And we'll never be kings if we can't crawl
We must work hard and start from the bottom to reach the top
And we'll never get high if we're afraid to fall, to fall
One cannot experience true success without taking risks
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Thomas Harsem, Raphaël De Mey, Lara Chedraoui, Maarten Huygens, Brendan Corbeij
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daneel4ever
THIS is wonderful indierock music. Greetings from Czech republic, we love belgium music :)
@emeliendochy3218
Deze zomer een optreden gezien en ze zijn nog steeds even geweldig 😍
@ondagster
such great vocals.. why aren't there more views on this?
@DCLNposter
ik ben meer en meer fan, haar stem is geweldig
@EvesRevenge
I totally was hooked when IL came on my YouTube feed with Delay at Studio Brussel and this Angel who is your lead singer, grasped her hands in glee ....just like a child, tries to please and is happy when she knows she did a good job! Just priceless...I'd attach a screenshot, but they don't allow it....all love!
@DANKARPENKO
איזה קול נעים ומוזיקה מדהימה
@jesseniaparra
her voice is so nice<3
@NicoleMilikMusic
love it :) Can't wait for the album! X
@FrankyBackeljau
Prachtige stem!!
@mr-triathlon
Love this video and the new album,!!