The Island
Jim Messina/Kenny Loggins/Ledward Kaapana Lyrics
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When will we listen to heaven above?
And how will we return?
Someone said that we've been tempting fate
But I believe this song just wouldn't come if it's too late.
[Chorus]
When will we see a light upon the ocean.
That leads us ever onward
There's a new world waiting
When will we see rebirth
This island Earth
Maybe our moment is gone
Maybe we've stood and watched
A moment too long
So why do I believe?
Someone said
That the truth's too much to take
But tell me how we can face it
If we only want to look the other way
[Chorus]
To a new beginning
Shine for all it's worth
This Island Earth
Why, what will we say to the angry child,
Try to explain away her fears while we're crying burning tears
Maybe it's time to cry the tear that matters
[Chorus]
Oh as we sail
Through the stars
We're alive on this island of ours
The song "The Island" by Jim Messina, Kenny Loggins, and Ledward Kaapana reflects on the state of the world and the human condition, asking questions about love, listening to a higher power, and returning to a better way of living. The song's first verse asks when we will know and listen to love and how we can return to a place of peace and harmony. The lyrics suggest that time may be running out, with someone saying that we have been tempting fate. However, the singer believes that this song wouldn't exist if it was too late.
The chorus speaks to hope and a new beginning, asking when we will see a light shining like a star over the ocean, leading us forward to a new world waiting for us. The song suggests that this new beginning will be a rebirth for the island Earth. The second verse contemplates whether our moment has passed, and if we have watched a moment too long without taking action. The lyrics suggest that the truth may be too much for some people to handle, and that it's easier to look away. However, the singer challenges us to face the truth and to cry tears that matter.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the final verse suggesting that we are all alive on this island of ours as we sail through the stars. The lyrics reflect on our place in the universe and our responsibility to care for the world we call home.
Line by Line Meaning
When will we know love?
When will we truly understand what love is and be capable of giving and receiving it?
When will we listen to heaven above?
When will we pay attention to our inner voice, the higher power that guides us?
And how will we return?
How will we find our way back to the place where we belong?
Someone said that we've been tempting fate
Someone suggested that we're taking unnecessary risks and could face dire consequences.
But I believe this song just wouldn't come if it's too late.
I have faith that this song wouldn't exist if it weren't meant to inspire change and hope, even if it seems too late.
When will we see a light upon the ocean.
When will we see a sign or direction that will guide us towards our destination in life?
Shining like a star
Clear and bright, like a beacon of hope and inspiration.
That leads us ever onward
That keeps us moving forward towards our dreams and goals.
There's a new world waiting
There's a better life or reality waiting for us if we're willing to take the chances and make the changes necessary to achieve it.
When will we see rebirth
When will we have the chance to start fresh and create a new beginning for ourselves?
This island Earth
This planet is our home, and we have a responsibility to take care of it and each other.
Maybe our moment is gone
Perhaps we missed our chance to make a difference, and it's too late to turn back the clock.
Maybe we've stood and watched
Maybe we've been passive and complacent, observing the world from a distance without taking action.
A moment too long
For too long, we've let opportunities slip away and remained stagnant.
So why do I believe?
Why do I still have faith and hope that we can make a positive change in the world?
Someone said that the truth's too much to take
Someone suggested that the reality of our situation is too harsh and painful for us to handle.
But tell me how we can face it
But how else can we move forward and create positive change without acknowledging the truth and facing our fears?
If we only want to look the other way
If we choose to ignore the problems and pretend they don't exist, we'll never be able to create lasting change and progress.
To a new beginning
Let's start fresh and create a new, better reality for ourselves and future generations.
Shine for all it's worth
Let's give it our all and make the most of every opportunity in life.
This Island Earth
Once again, emphasizing our responsibility to take care of our planet and creating a better world for everyone.
Why, what will we say to the angry child,
What will we say to the new generation who's inheriting a world that's damaged and broken?
Try to explain away her fears while we're crying burning tears
How can we comfort them and offer reassurance when we're struggling with our own pain and heartache?
Maybe it's time to cry the tear that matters
Perhaps it's time to release the pent-up emotions and channel them into creating positive change and progress.
Oh as we sail
As we journey through life, facing the challenges and the unknown.
Through the stars
Amidst the vast and infinite universe, searching for purpose and meaning.
We're alive on this island of ours
We're all living on this planet, and we have the power and responsibility to make a difference and create a better world for everyone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH CLARK LOGGINS
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