Although he has been very successful, charting more than 60 top 40 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 100 individual weeks in the United States alone, many still consider him a vastly underrated artist.
Islands In The Stream
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to "Islands in the Stream" are about two people who have fallen deeply in love and are completely devoted to each other. The lyrics describe the intensity of their love and the way they rely on each other for everything. The first verse sets up the story of how the two lovers met - the singer met the other person and was immediately drawn to them. The second verse describes how the singer feels when they are with the other person - they feel no pain and are completely swept up in their love.
The chorus is where the song gets its name, and it's a metaphor for the relationship between the two lovers. The idea of being "islands in the stream" means that they are completely isolated from the rest of the world. They need only each other to be happy, and nothing can break their bond. The repeated phrase "from one lover to another" emphasizes their exclusive devotion to each other.
Overall, "Islands in the Stream" is a beautiful love song that captures the intensity and passion of romantic love. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the melody and harmonies add to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
When I first met you, I felt a sense of peace I have never known before.
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I made it my mission to pursue you relentlessly and carefully.
I was soft inside
I was vulnerable and open to falling in love with you.
There was something going on
There was a mysterious attraction between us that was hard to explain.
You do something to me that I can't explain
Your presence has a profound effect on me that I cannot put into words.
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
When you hold me, I am free from all pain and troubles.
Every beat of my heart
My love for you is so strong that it can be felt in every heartbeat.
We got something going on
We have a special connection that is hard to explain or replicate.
Tender love is blind
Love can be all-consuming and cause us to overlook flaws.
It requires a dedication
Love takes time, effort and sacrifice to maintain.
All this love we feel needs no conversation
Our love is so strong that we feel it without even having to talk about it.
We ride it together, ah ha
We face our love's challenges as a team, supporting each other all the way.
Making love with each other, ah ha
We share a deep physical and emotional connection.
Islands in the stream
We are two separate people, yet our love has made us inseparable to the outside world.
That is what we are
We are a unique, unbreakable duo.
No one in between
Nothing can come between us or challenge our love.
How can we be wrong?
Our love is so pure and strong that it cannot be wrong, no matter what anyone says.
Sail away with me
Let us go on an adventure together, discovering the world and each other.
To another world
Let us leave our problems behind and start afresh.
And we rely on each other, ah ha
Our journey may be uncertain, but we know we can count on each other.
From one lover to another, ah ha
We are completely devoted to each other, with no room for anyone else in our hearts.
I can't live without you if the love was gone
I am so deeply in love with you that I cannot imagine living without you.
Everything is nothing if you got no one
Without your love, everything in life is meaningless and empty.
And you did walk in the night
There was a time when you felt lost in the darkness of life.
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
You felt like you were losing touch with what truly matters in life: love.
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
We are confident that our love will never fade or lose its way.
Too deep in love and we got no way out
Our love is so intense that there is no way out; we are committed for life.
And the message is clear
Our love and devotion to each other is crystal clear, for all to see.
This could be the year for the real thing
This could be the year when we finally experience true, lasting love.
No more will you cry
I promise to never make you cry again.
Baby, I will hurt you never
I vow to always treat you with kindness, respect, and love.
We start and end as one
Our love has merged us into one entity, bound together forever.
In love forever
Our love is eternal, and will last forever.
Sail away
Let us leave all the negativity behind and embark on this romantic voyage together.
Oh, come sail away with me
Let us live out our dreams, and find the paradise we have always wanted.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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 just 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
@CountryMusicPlaylist3638
Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world
@jaefraser2826
I'm not sure if you do this on alot of posts but if so we love all the same songs
@mandii8423
Yep, same. What a beautiful message... I wish you a beautiful life full of hope, and peace and happiness 😊
@user-ei2gz9ro3v
ТАК!!!
@stacey7720
Thanks, same to you!
@VeronneAugustine
Kenny Rogers ll
@papasitomamasita
40 years later and still no one can sing it better than Kenny and Dolly. The harmony between these voices is divine.
@Tips10011
Totally! 👍 ❤
@fencochou1535
Can’t agree with you more… I’ve learned it 4 decades ago and from then on till now I still sing along time to time… and not to forget Kenny rest in peace…
@jpssteam
Micheal Scott sings it better