Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Islands is a 6 piece band founded in 2005 by The Unicorns co-founder/songwriter Nick Thorburn (often performing as "Nick Diamonds") and drummer J'Aime Tambeur. Following the untimely disbandment of The Unicorns as they teetered on the brink of breaking through, Islands' debut release entitled Return to the Sea, with its quirky sounds and refreshing, catchy melodies includes collaborations with members of Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade. This debut picks up where The Unicorns left off and takes the music to new heights without departing from The Unicorns' unique if sometimes peculiar appeal.
Islands plays beautiful pop melodies, intertwined with elements of afro-pop, hip hop, and indie rock, among others. One of the main gimmicks of the band is the recorder brought over from The Unicorns, which is prominently featured in the song "Jogging Gorgeous Summer." Nick Diamonds rules over the band with an iron fist. Other members include: Patrice Agbokou, Aaron Harris, Alex Chow, Sebastian Chow, and Patrick Gregoire. Return To the Sea, their rookie effort, was released on April 4th, 2006 on the brand new label, Equator Records, and Rough Trade in the UK. Digital Distribution handled by Alpha Pup.
On May 20, 2008, Islands released its second album, Arm's Way, on Anti- Records.
On September 22, 2009 Islands released their third full length album, Vapours.
On February 14, 2012 Islands released their fourth full length album, A Sleep & A Forgetting.
On September 17, 2013 Islands released their fifth full length album, Ski Mask
On May 13, 2016 Islands released their sixth and seventh full length albums, Should I Remain Here, At Sea? and Taste.
I Feel Evil Creeping In
Islands Lyrics
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I want to do bad things
I want to be unkind
When I'm in my room
I love the shadows
Of my bad bones
I have thoughts I won't share
Because I don't think I could bear to face you
I feel evil creeping in
My blood is dirty and I like it
I like it that way
I could see the whole city
When I pushed you
Out of my fucking way
I left the sun on your skin
So when I wore it
It would fit me
In the corner of my room
When the ceiling's feeling thin
I feel evil creeping in
I feel evil creeping in
A beacon landed on the shoulders
With a beak to regurgitate good words
I told her bird is the word
Little nettle stinging
Numbing poison seeping in
Humming, "lost the feeling of the vessel sinking"
Like sleeping in
The S.O.S. was lost on me
My crew were swimming
In a turgid sea
It was me
It was me who committed
The felony
I love the blame
Take my hands
I'll take suffering
I feel evil creeping in
When I behave
Nobody cares
When I behave badly
Nobody dare cross me
I feel evil creeping in
The lyrics to "I Feel Evil Creeping In" by Islands explore the dark and disturbing thoughts and desires of the singer, who admits to feeling a pull towards doing bad things, being unkind, and indulging in the shadows of their own inherent wickedness. The singer confesses to having secret, shameful thoughts that they are too afraid to share with others, as they fear being judged or rejected. The mention of the "dirty" blood and the desire to wear someone else's skin hint at a deep-seated desire to shed their own identity and revel in the darkness that lurks within.
The themes of guilt, remorse, and the desire for absolution permeate the lyrics, as the singer expresses their willingness to suffer for their transgressions. The idea that behaving poorly garners more attention and influence than trying to do the right thing highlights the loneliness and isolation of the singer, who may be seeking validation or power through their bad behavior. Ultimately, the tone of the song is one of discomfort and unease, as the singer grapples with their inner demons and the fear of being consumed by their own wickedness.
Line by Line Meaning
In the back of my mind
Deep down inside
I want to do bad things
I desire to act negatively
I want to be unkind
I long to show hostility
When I'm in my room
When I'm alone
I love the shadows
I enjoy the darkness
Of my bad bones
Within my flawed character
I have thoughts I won't share
I keep some of my ideas to myself
Because I don't think I could bear to face you
I fear your reaction to my thoughts
With the lights on
In plain sight
I feel evil creeping in
I experience wickedness approaching
My blood is dirty and I like it
I take pleasure in my impure nature
I like it that way
I prefer it like that
I could see the whole city
I could see everything around me
When I pushed you
When I physically moved you
Out of my fucking way
Out of the path I was walking
I left the sun on your skin
I left a positive impact on you
So when I wore it
So when I needed it
It would fit me
It would benefit me
In the corner of my room
In a secluded part of my space
When the ceiling's feeling thin
When my emotions are running high
I feel evil creeping in
I sense malevolence drawing near
I feel evil creeping in
I feel wrongdoing approaching
A beacon landed on the shoulders
An identity was assigned
With a beak to regurgitate good words
With the ability to speak positively
I told her bird is the word
I pointed out the obvious
Little nettle stinging
Causing slight discomfort
Numbing poison seeping in
Negative thoughts taking over
Humming, "lost the feeling of the vessel sinking"
Singing about being numb
Like sleeping in
Comfortable like sleeping
The S.O.S. was lost on me
I missed the call for help
My crew were swimming
The people I care about were struggling
In a turgid sea
In a situation that's difficult to navigate
It was me
I was the one
It was me who committed
I was responsible for
The felony
The serious wrongdoing
I love the blame
I enjoy being held responsible
Take my hands
Understand me
I'll take suffering
I'll accept the consequences
I feel evil creeping in
I sense wickedness drawing near
When I behave
When I act accordingly
Nobody cares
No one notices
When I behave badly
When I act negatively
Nobody dare cross me
No one challenges me
I feel evil creeping in
I sense malice approaching
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nicholas Shanahan Thorburn
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Keith Kogane
lyrics:
in the back of my mind
I want to do bad things
I want to be unkind
when I'm in my room
I love the shadows
of my bad bones
I have thoughts I won't share
because I don't think I could bear to face you
with the lights on
I feel evil creeping in
my blood is dirty and I like it
I like it that way
I could see the whole city
when I pushed you
out of my fucking way
I left the sun on your skin
so when I wore it
it would fit me
in the corner of my room
when the ceiling's feeling thin
I feel evil creeping in
I feel evil creeping in
a beacon landed on the shoulders
wit a beak to regurgitate good words
I told her bird is the word
little nettle stinging
numbing poison sleeping in
humming "lost the feeling of the vessel sinking"
like sleepin in
the s.o.s. was lost on me
my crew were swimming
it a turgid sea
it was me
it was me who committed
the felony
I love the blame
take my hands
I'll take suffering
I feel evil creeping in
when I behave
nobody cares
when I behave badly
nobody dare cross me
I feel evil creeping in
Därk Cløud
Lately this song plays on repeat.
Lately, I've tried to be a better version of myself.
The world lately remembers the bad, dark side.
I try to behave, but I feel evil creeping in, again...
It doesn't push me to do bad again, but...
Sometimes I wonder if the effort matters to do good.
If I behave
Nobody Cares,
When I behave badly,
then Nobody dare cross me....
That fucking hit me.
Därk Cløud
Lately this song plays on repeat.
Lately, I've tried to be a better version of myself.
The world lately remembers the bad, dark side.
I try to behave, but I feel evil creeping in, again...
It doesn't push me to do bad again, but...
Sometimes I wonder if the effort matters to do good.
If I behave
Nobody Cares,
When I behave badly,
then Nobody dare cross me....
That fucking hit me.
Keith Kogane
lyrics:
in the back of my mind
I want to do bad things
I want to be unkind
when I'm in my room
I love the shadows
of my bad bones
I have thoughts I won't share
because I don't think I could bear to face you
with the lights on
I feel evil creeping in
my blood is dirty and I like it
I like it that way
I could see the whole city
when I pushed you
out of my fucking way
I left the sun on your skin
so when I wore it
it would fit me
in the corner of my room
when the ceiling's feeling thin
I feel evil creeping in
I feel evil creeping in
a beacon landed on the shoulders
wit a beak to regurgitate good words
I told her bird is the word
little nettle stinging
numbing poison sleeping in
humming "lost the feeling of the vessel sinking"
like sleepin in
the s.o.s. was lost on me
my crew were swimming
it a turgid sea
it was me
it was me who committed
the felony
I love the blame
take my hands
I'll take suffering
I feel evil creeping in
when I behave
nobody cares
when I behave badly
nobody dare cross me
I feel evil creeping in
Dante E
thanks keith kogane from voltron
nunya bidness
Some days I just cant get enough of this song.
IYPITWL
Brandon Jones, try When Evil by Volitare
tetramika
I expected a vicious Heavy Metal song. But it ain't bad. Exactly how I feel right now.
Därk Cløud
Lately this song plays on repeat.
Lately, I've tried to be a better version of myself.
The world lately remembers the bad, dark side.
I try to behave, but I feel evil creeping in, again...
It doesn't push me to do bad again, but...
Sometimes I wonder if the effort matters to do good.
If I behave
Nobody Cares,
When I behave badly,
then Nobody dare cross me....
That fucking hit me.
giorgos pontikakis
υπεροχο θεμα !!!
Αλεξανδρος Καρ
You are not a monster, because i love music.
Nechole Scott
This is the greatest song nobody knows about.
killkhat
when nick said i left the sun on your skin so when i wore it it would fit me i felt that