The Island
Me & My Monkey Lyrics
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We can take the Southern State
All the way to beach and we'd drown
We all know what this island can do to us
We've all been kids of the streets
Maybe this can be easier than we know
Just a little amnesia need a little amnesia
Drink yourself through another June
Because nothing gets easier when you try
Talk myself through another night after all these years
And I'm scared to fight and it's true
I wanna kill you
If I had a brother maybe we wouldn't have met
We'd place the voices straight into his head
What would the doctor say
Maybe this can be easier than we know
Just a little amnesia
Need a little amnesia to forget this place
Drink yourself through another June
In that Long Beach bar with the lemon brew
Because nothing gets easier when you try
Talk myself through another night after all these years
And I'm scared to fight and it's true
I wanna kill you
Oh, god damn this life
Just walk it off that's what they say
I'll be the guy in the back drinking until last call
All kids see me and I scare them all
And the darkness falls right through my face
My eyes go black do not resuscitate
Let me go now
I'll crawl out back
Spit up blood another heart attack
And the voices start screaming
The voices start
And the voices start screaming
And the voices start
Drink yourself through another June
In that Long Beach bar with the lemon brew
Because nothing gets easier when you try
Talk myself through another night after all these years
And I'm scared to fight and it's true
I wanna kill you
Drink yourself through another June
In that Long Beach bar with the lemon brew
Because nothing gets easier when you try
Woah
When you try, woah
When you try
The lyrics of "The Island" by Me & My Monkey delve into themes of desperation, escapism, and self-destructive behavior. The singer contemplates the idea of death and the different ways it could happen, including drowning at the beach. They acknowledge the dangers of their surroundings, referring to the island as a place that can have detrimental effects on them. The reference to being “kids of the streets” suggests a rough upbringing and a familiarity with difficult circumstances.
As the lyrics progress, there is a recurring motif of seeking amnesia as a coping mechanism. The singer desires to forget their current situation and find solace in alcohol. The setting of the Long Beach bar with a “lemon brew” serves as a refuge, albeit temporary, from their inner turmoil. However, the cycle of seeking escape through alcohol and struggling with unresolved emotions continues, highlighting the perpetuation of their internal conflicts.
The mention of a hypothetical brother and the notion of placing voices in his head suggest a desire to shift blame or responsibility onto someone else. The singer questions what a doctor would say about their predicament, hinting at underlying mental health issues or traumas that shape their actions and thoughts. The theme of seeking amnesia resurfaces, emphasizing the longing to erase memories of pain and struggle.
The song culminates in a dark and intense portrayal of inner turmoil and self-destructive tendencies. The singer expresses a strong sense of self-loathing and violence, directed both outwardly towards others and inwardly towards themselves. The imagery of consuming alcohol to numb the pain, accompanied by a feeling of intense fear and a desire for release, creates a haunting atmosphere. The repeated references to the voices screaming suggest a chaotic internal dialogue that intensifies the sense of distress and desperation. Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a troubled individual wrestling with their demons in a tumultuous and unsettling environment.
Line by Line Meaning
If we die tonight which way would like to go
Considering our mortality, which path would you prefer to take in life?
We can take the Southern State
We have the option to travel down a certain route in our journey
All the way to the beach and we'd drown
Taking us to the shore where we may feel overwhelmed by the challenges we face
We all know what this island can do to us
We are aware of the impact and influence this place has on us
We've all been kids of the streets
We have all experienced the hardships of life and the struggles that come with it
Maybe this can be easier than we know
Perhaps our situation is not as difficult as we perceive it to be
Just a little amnesia need a little amnesia
Seeking a way to forget our troubles and find some peace of mind
Drink yourself through another June
Numbing the pain and distractions with alcohol as a coping mechanism
In that Long Beach bar with the lemon brew
Finding solace in familiar settings while trying to escape reality
Because nothing gets easier when you try
Hardships do not necessarily diminish with effort and attempts to improve
Talk myself through another night after all these years
Reflecting on past experiences while struggling to navigate through another challenging night
And I'm scared to fight and it's true
Admitting to feeling fear and vulnerability in facing inner struggles
I wanna kill you
Expressing intense emotions of anger or frustration towards oneself or others
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ryan Hanratty
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