Island
Maddy Lyrics


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My buzz is dying
But I'm feeling fine
This party is drying up
I'm looking fine
Not even trying
Me on the dance floor

Eyes closed
Slipping on my ex, oh
Dancing to my own flow
My feet
Stumble over cool beats
I don't need nobody

I am an island
I don't need no shelter from the storm
I am an island
I don't need no one to keep me warm

I'm a rock at sea
Let the water hit me
Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll
Let it roll, let it roll
I'm enough for me
I'm steady on my feet
Let it come, let it come, let it come
Bring it on, bring it on, bring it on

My buzz is dying
And this floor is mine
While everyone swipes their phone
You think I'm crying
You walk up to me
Asking, "Why do you dance alone?"

You sure read me like a closed book
Baby, I am driftwood, yeah, yeah
This was not an invitation
I need no salvation

I am an island
I don't need no shelter from the storm
I am an island
I don't need no one to keep me warm

I'm a rock at sea
Let the water hit me
Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll
Let it roll, let it roll
I'm enough for me
I'm steady on my feet
Let it come, let it come, let it come
Bring it on, bring it on, bring it on

Ooh, ooh, ooh
I am an island
Ooh, ooh, ooh




I am an island
I am an island

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maddy's song Island describe the feeling of being self-sufficient and independent on one's own. The singer talks about how she doesn't need anyone to feel comfortable and has no desire to conform to societal norms. She's content as she is and enjoys dancing to her own tunes, and the buzz dying of the party doesn't bother her. The chorus of the song talks about how she's strong enough to face whatever comes her way and is comfortable in her own skin, comparing herself to an island that doesn't need anyone to keep her safe or warm.


The verse continues with her enjoying her own company and being completely satisfied with her solitude. She won't let the opinions of others get to her and compares herself to driftwood- unmovable and firm. The chorus repeats, asserting her independence and comparing herself to an island.


Overall, the song is a celebration of self-sufficiency and independence. It speaks volumes about contentment and being satisfied with oneself. As listeners, we get a glimpse of the singer's character- strong-willed, independent, and content with being alone.


Line by Line Meaning

My buzz is dying
Although the excitement of the party is fading away, I am feeling content.


But I'm feeling fine
Despite the loss of the buzz, I am feeling okay.


This party is drying up
The liveliness that was present in the party is quickly coming to an end.


I'm looking fine
I appear attractive and elegant without putting any effort into it.


Not even trying
I am not making any conscious attempt to look good, I just am.


Me on the dance floor
I am standing on the dance floor.


Eyes closed
I have closed my eyes to better immerse myself in the music and dance.


Slipping on my ex, oh
The music is reminding me of my ex, but I am not letting it get to me as I dance.


Dancing to my own flow
I am dancing to the beat of my own heart and not conforming to anyone else’s steps.


My feet
My feet are carrying me on the dance floor.


Stumble over cool beats
I might accidentally lose my footing as I am enjoying the rhythm so much.


I don't need nobody
I do not require anyone else to validate my presence or make me happy.


I am an island
I do not rely on anyone else for my emotional needs, I take care of myself just like an island.


I don't need no shelter from the storm
I can face the hardships of life on my own without needing anyone to protect me.


I don't need no one to keep me warm
I am independent and self-sufficient; I do not need anyone else to comfort or support me.


I'm a rock at sea
Just like a rock at sea, I remain stable and resilient even amidst turbulent situations.


Let the water hit me
I am ready to face the adversities of life head-on, just like the rock that takes splashes of water from the waves.


Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll
I am prepared for anything life throws at me, and I am ready to deal with it as it comes.


I'm enough for me
I am confident in myself and do not need anyone else's validation or approval.


I'm steady on my feet
Just like a rock at sea, I stand firm and unwavering without losing my footing on anything.


Let it come, let it come, let it come
I am ready to embrace whatever comes my way, no matter how difficult it may be.


Bring it on, bring it on, bring it on
I am up for any challenge that life may throw at me, and I am ready to confront it courageously.


While everyone swipes their phone
As everyone around me is busy staring at their phones, I am content doing my own thing.


You think I'm crying
While I am enjoying myself, onlookers who are engrossed in their own digital worlds might think that I am upset.


You walk up to me
You approach me to inquire why I am dancing alone.


Asking, 'Why do you dance alone?'
You are questioning my choice to dance by myself.


You sure read me like a closed book
You thought you knew what I was feeling, but you were wrong.


Baby, I am driftwood, yeah, yeah
I am like driftwood; I am unattached, free, and unbound by anyone else.


This was not an invitation
I did not ask for your attention or invitation.


I need no salvation
I do not require anyone else's help to be saved as I am capable of taking care of myself.


Ooh, ooh, ooh
A vocalization that reflects the emotion and content of the lyrics.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jon Orom, Julie Aagaard, Karl-Frederik Hilarius Reichhardt, Mathilde Sofie Lindgren Mikkelsen

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