Islands is an indie rock band formed in 2005 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, a… Read Full Bio ↴Islands is an indie rock band formed in 2005 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and currently based in Los Angeles, California

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.

J’aime vous voire quitter
Islands Lyrics

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You said you had my back
But I was attacked by a pack of dogs frothing at the mouth
Stabbed in the face, glass in my guts crash
Passed in the passenger's side, you were drunk

And falling, falling and falling down
You were falling, falling down

J'aime, j'aime, j'aime, parlez vous
Such a shame, shame, shame, shame on you
J'aime, j'aime, j'aime, parlez vous
Can I blame, blame, blame, blame you?

You cut your feet on the glass in the grass
Shards got stuck in the past
When the footprints you left didn't last
I through you a bone but you bit one of my own
I'm gonna do it without it

It's appalling, appalling
How short your hair can go when I would let it go
I know there's a problem
When you gave up you were gone

J'aime, j'aime, j'aime, parlez vous
Such a shame, shame, shame, shame on you
J'aime, j'aime, j'aime, parlez vous
Can I blame, blame, blame, blame you?

You said you had my back
But I was attacked by a pack of dogs frothing at the mouth

Stabbed in the face, glass in my guts crash
Passed in the passenger's side, you were drunk

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J'aime Vous Voire Quitter by Islands convey a sense of betrayal and disappointment. The singer describes being attacked and hurt, presumably metaphorically, while expecting support from a friend. The friend, however, is unable to provide that support, possibly due to their own weaknesses and shortcomings. The singer also reflects on their own attempts at offering help and friendship, but these are met with aggression and anger.

The repeated phrase "J'aime Vous Voire Quitter" is in French and translates to "I love to see you leave". This contributes to the feeling of rejection and sorrow that permeates the song. The use of the French language also adds a certain poetic quality, as well as a nod to Islands' Canadian roots.

The imagery in the song is vivid and impactful, with references to being stabbed and having glass in one's guts. These can be interpreted literally or figuratively, but either way, they convey a sense of pain and vulnerability. The theme of falling is also repeated several times, further emphasizing the idea of losing oneself and being let down by others.

Overall, J'aime Vous Voire Quitter is a poignant and introspective song that deals with themes of betrayal, disappointment, and perseverance in the face of hardship.

Line by Line Meaning

You said you had my back
You promised to support me

But I was attacked by a pack of dogs frothing at the mouth
But when trouble came, you didn't protect me and instead left me vulnerable

Stabbed in the face, glass in my guts crash
I was severely injured and in pain

Passed in the passenger's side, you were drunk
You were irresponsibly drunk while I was in great danger

And falling, falling and falling down
I feel lost and helpless

You were falling, falling down
You were also going through a difficult time

J'aime, j'aime, j'aime, parlez vous
I love, I love, I love, do you speak?

Such a shame, shame, shame, shame on you
It's disappointing that you let me down so badly

Can I blame, blame, blame, blame you?
Can I hold you responsible for what happened to me?

You cut your feet on the glass in the grass
You suffered some difficulties as well

Shards got stuck in the past
But you're still holding onto those negative experiences