The Island
Kenny G & Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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On a desert island
Bathe me in the waters
Warm in the moonlight
Taste me with your kisses
Find my secret places
Touch me till I tremble
Free my wings for flying
Keep your arms around me
Like there's no tomorrow
Let me know you love me
On our little island
Not a soul can see us
Show me how to love you
Teach me how to please you
Lay your dreams beside me
Only stars will listen
To our cries and whispers
You were made to love me
And I was made to love you
Keep your arms around me
Lose yourself inside me
Make it last forever
I can see the island
Shining in the distance
Now we're getting closer
Keep your arms around me
Oh, now we're almost there
Ooh?
On our little island
Not a soul can hear us
Silently exchanging
Fantasies and feelings
Endlessly exploring
Learning one another
Till the morning finds us
You were made to love me
And I was made to love you
Keep your arms around me
Lose yourself completely
Make it last forever
I can see the island
Shining there before us
Now we're getting closer
Just keep your arms around me
Come my love, we're there
"The Island" is a romantic and sensual song about two individuals who have found themselves in a secluded and intimate setting, away from the prying eyes of the world. The lyrics create a fantasy-like atmosphere, immersing listeners in a paradise where they can freely express their love and desires.
In the first verse, the musicians invite the listener to join them in a make-believe scenario of being on a desert island. They long to be bathed in the warm moonlit waters, to experience the passionate connection that comes from tasting each other's kisses, and to explore the hidden and vulnerable parts of themselves. The idea of being free to fly and take risks while having a safety net of love to catch them when they fall is also emphasized.
Moving into the second verse, the musicians sing about the privacy they enjoy on this little island. Their love remains unseen by the outside world, allowing them to learn how to truly love and please each other. Their dreams and desires are laid bare, with only the stars serving as witnesses to their intimate cries and whispers. It is stated that the individuals were meant for each other, that their love is a natural and destined connection.
As they approach their destination, the island is seen as a shining beacon. The anticipation of getting closer to its embrace intensifies the need for each other's arms to stay wrapped around them, providing a sense of security and comfort. The repeated mention of keeping their arms around each other signifies the desire to stay connected physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
In the final verse, the musicians repeat the notion that their love is secluded, with no one around to hear or judge them. They engage in an exchange of fantasies and emotions, continuously exploring and deepening their understanding of one another. The night passes, and as morning approaches, they reiterate the idea that they were made for each other. They urge each other to lose themselves completely in their love, emphasizing the desire for their connection to last forever.
The song concludes with the reassurance that the island they had been longing for is now within reach. They encourage their love to accompany them, emphasizing that they are finally arriving at their desired destination, where their connection can be fully realized and experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
Make believe we've landed
Let's pretend that we have arrived on this imaginary island
On a desert island
In a secluded place where it's just you and me
Bathe me in the waters
Let the water embrace me and bring me comfort
Warm in the moonlight
Feel the gentle warmth of the moon's glow
Taste me with your kisses
Explore my essence through the intimacy of our kisses
Find my secret places
Discover the hidden depths of my being
Touch me till I tremble
Caress me until I shudder with pleasure
Free my wings for flying
Release my inhibitions and allow me to soar freely
And catch me when I'm falling
Be my support and catch me whenever I stumble
Keep your arms around me
Hold me tight and never let go
Like there's no tomorrow
Embrace me as if there is no future to worry about
Let me know you love me
Express your love for me and make it known
On our little island
In this secluded place we share
Not a soul can see us
We are hidden from the world's prying eyes
Show me how to love you
Guide me in understanding how to love you fully
Teach me how to please you
Educate me on satisfying your desires and needs
Lay your dreams beside me
Share your aspirations with me and let's dream together
Only stars will listen
Only the stars will witness our intimate conversations
To our cries and whispers
To the vulnerable moments we share in our voices
You were made to love me
It feels like destiny that you were created to love me
And I was made to love you
Likewise, I was destined to love you in return
Keep your arms around me
Continue holding me close and never let go
Lose yourself inside me
Immerse yourself completely in our connection
Make it last forever
Strive to make our love endure eternally
I can see the island
I can envision the paradise we seek
Shining in the distance
It shines brightly far away, but we're getting closer
Now we're getting closer
Our journey is progressing towards the island
Oh, now we're almost there
We are on the brink of reaching our destination
On our little island
In this private place we share
Not a soul can hear us
We are sheltered from the world's ears
Silently exchanging
Quietly sharing our deepest thoughts and emotions
Fantasies and feelings
Exploring both our imagined desires and real emotions
Endlessly exploring
Continuously discovering each other's complexities
Learning one another
Growing in our understanding of each other
Till the morning finds us
Until the arrival of a new day interrupts our bliss
Just keep your arms around me
Simply hold me close and never let go
Come my love, we're there
Join me, my love, as we have finally arrived
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Bergman, Ivan Lins, Marilyn Bergman, Vitor Martins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tshiri S
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Sail away
Oh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
Rebecca Vocal Athlete
Both legends
Maurice Taylor
This was Hazel and Maurice's fav song . This
and through the years.
Philip Buckley
oh my....you have the best response..
CJ Turner
Lucy Slekys
Legend Singer's and Performers!!!
WTH!!?
Crissy Sims
Lucy Slekys they were song WRITERS , not " just" performers/singers.
David Wesson
Two superstars that can give a live performance that sounds just as good as their recording. No auto tune, no fancy production. Just two incredibly talented performers.
Lilian Gardner
Two superstars. 😍
Kawehi Onalani
No silly dance routines, just pure authentic singing ❤ I could feel it in my heart.
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😊
Laurence Mamato
Dolly’s voice is like a gift from the heavens.