1) Kaja was a UK band formed by the four remaining members of Kajagoogoo wi… Read Full Bio ↴1) Kaja was a UK band formed by the four remaining members of Kajagoogoo without Limahl. After Limahl left Kajagoogoo the band recorded a second album called "Islands." The band's name was shortened to "Kaja" and the name of the album was changed to "Extra Play" for its American release. The album contained a big American dance hit with "Turn Your Back On Me." When drummer Jez Strode left the band in 1985, the remaining members, Nick Beggs (Vocals, Bass), Stuart Neale (Keyboards), and Steve Askew (Guitar) continued on as Kaja and recorded a new album called "Crazy Peoples Right To Speak" which spawned a moderately successful single in "Shouldn't Do That." Kaja adapted a new flavour of rock in their new songs while still maintaining the classic Kajagoogoo sound. After this last album, Kaja disbanded and would again re-unite as Kajagoogoo in the new millennium.

2) Kaja is a Swedish klezmer band from Gothenburg, consisting of Camilla Åström (accordeon), Livet Nord (violin) and Daniel Wejdin (double bass). In March 2007 their first CD was released: Krackel (Famous/Moon Records).

Islands
Kaja Lyrics

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(Off shore) Either sink or swim
(I saw) What kind of boat I?m in
(Much more) Although I can?t forget you
The light is growing dim

Feet are falling on foreign ground
Luck in short supply
I feel like Crusoe before him found

All gone pass me by
I walk on beach, I sleep on sand
I walk in water, salty sea got a hold on me
Daylight come, be it now or never

Lost on some horizon
No man is an island
(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)

(Jackdaw) He don?t bother me
(Wild boar) He keep me company
(Panther) My only consolation
In my calamity

Lady Luck or Lady Death
Must pass this shore some day
I hope she?s coming, I ain?t seen her yet
Come to take my soul away
Light my fire on the top of hill
So all the ships can see that I?m a prisoner here
And come before I disappear

Lost on some horizon
No man is an island
Banished here to prolong my silence
No man is an island
(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)

(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)

(No man is an island)
(No man is an island)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Islands" by Kajagoogoo describe the feeling of being isolated, lost and stranded on a remote island. The singer is stranded and feels forgotten, but still holds onto hope that someday he will be rescued. The first verse sets the theme of the song, with the singer realizing that he is in a difficult situation and that he must survive, no matter what. The second verse highlights the sense of fear, as the singer feels like he is slowly losing his grip on life. The third verse is the most hopeful, with the singer still holding on to a sense of optimism, even though he is stranded.

The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the message that no one is truly alone, even in isolation. The bridge of the song depicts the singer's relationship with nature, finding comfort in the animals that surround him. The last verse brings the feeling of loneliness back to the forefront as the singer hopes for his salvation, acknowledging that life on this island is not sustainable.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of isolation, fear, optimism, and loneliness. The combined effect of the lyrics, music and vocals make "Islands" an emotional and powerful song.

Line by Line Meaning

(Off shore) Either sink or swim
I am facing a tough situation, and it's up to me to either fail or succeed.

(I saw) What kind of boat I?m in
I have finally realized the seriousness of my situation and the challenges I must face.

(Much more) Although I can?t forget you The light is growing dim
Despite my difficult circumstances, I cannot forget the person who has left me, and my hope is slowly diminishing.

Feet are falling on foreign ground Luck in short supply I feel like Crusoe before him found All gone pass me by
I am in an unfamiliar place, with no luck, feeling isolated and forgotten, just like Robinson Crusoe.

I walk on beach, I sleep on sand I walk in water, salty sea got a hold on me Daylight come, be it now or never
I spend my days wandering along the shoreline, sleeping on the beach and feeling trapped by the salty sea. I hope for a change, soon.

Lost on some horizon No man is an island (No man is an island) (No man is an island)
I feel lost and alone, but I know that no one can live completely isolated and unconnected from the world.

(Jackdaw) He don?t bother me (Wild boar) He keep me company (Panther) My only consolation In my calamity
Despite the dangers and struggles I face, the animals keep me company and give me some solace.

Lady Luck or Lady Death Must pass this shore some day I hope she?s coming, I ain?t seen her yet Come to take my soul away
I know that someday, some kind of change will come, either good or bad, and I hope it's soon. I'm ready for it to come and take me away from this place.

Light my fire on the top of hill So all the ships can see that I?m a prisoner here And come before I disappear
I light a fire on top of the hill, hoping that someone will see me and come to my rescue before it's too late.

Banished here to prolong my silence No man is an island (No man is an island) (No man is an island) (No man is an island) (No man is an island) (No man is an island)
I am isolated and alone, forced to endure this prolonged silence, but I know that I am not alone, and I need to keep hope alive.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MIKE OLDFIELD

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