Island
Jeff Black Lyrics


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When you need to find a cure
And your remedies are failing
And you'd like to say for sure
But your confidence is fading

You're about to give it up
And you know it won't get better
And you need a little love
I will promise you forever

When your burden's heavy
I will be your strength
When your well is running dry
I will be your rain
And when you need a shoulder
I will be your friend
When your spirit's drowning
I will be your island

For every sea of tears
You know they say there is a reason
But it's hard to see the good
When you're in the water freezing
The ocean rises up
And the waves crash all around you




Just remember there's a place
You can leave the storm behind you

Overall Meaning

The song “Island” by Jeff Black is a powerful ballad about finding love and support in difficult times. The opening lines address a situation where all remedies and confidence have failed and desperation sets in. The song promises to be a source of strength and lasting love. With lines like “When your burden's heavy, I will be your strength,” “When your well is running dry, I will be your rain,” and “When your spirit's drowning, I will be your island,” the song promotes the feeling of being loved and accepted unconditionally.


The imagery in the song is mostly nautical, with mentions of seas, storms, and waves. The sea of tears is used to show the depth of the emotional pain that one may go through. The song then promises that despite all that, there is a place where one can escape the storm and find peace. The lyrics showcase the bond between two people where one promises to be the rock for the other, even when everything else is crumbling. The song is a metaphorical reminder that there are people in our lives who can help us weather the storms of life.


Line by Line Meaning

When you need to find a cure
When you are searching for a solution


And your remedies are failing
And nothing you try seems to be working


And you'd like to say for sure
And you wish you had the answer


But your confidence is fading
But you're starting to lose hope


You're about to give it up
You're almost ready to quit


And you know it won't get better
And you're convinced that things won't improve


And you need a little love
And you need someone to care for you


I will promise you forever
I will make a long-term commitment to you


When your burden's heavy
When you're weighed down by life's challenges


I will be your strength
I will provide you with support and strength


When your well is running dry
When you feel depleted and drained


I will be your rain
I will nourish and replenish you like rainwater


And when you need a shoulder
And when you need someone to lean on


I will be your friend
I will be there for you as a close companion


When your spirit's drowning
When you feel like you're sinking and overwhelmed


I will be your island
I will be your refuge and place of shelter


For every sea of tears
For every moment of sadness and despair


You know they say there is a reason
You know people say that everything happens for a reason


But it's hard to see the good
But it can be difficult to find the positive side


When you're in the water freezing
When you're in a difficult or uncomfortable situation


The ocean rises up
The challenges in life seem to grow and intensify


And the waves crash all around you
You feel surrounded and overwhelmed by problems


Just remember there's a place
Remember that there is a solution or a place of comfort


You can leave the storm behind you
You can find a way to overcome the difficulties and move on




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