Islands
Mike Oldfield (Compilations) Lyrics
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We could wait for this moment, like rocks on the shore.
We can never be closer, somehow,
For the moment that lasts, is this moment now.
When the night's on fire, will you keep the candlelight burning?
Hold on to your heart's desire. (When the night's on fire)
When you see one bird into the wind, another one's turning,
And the two can fly much higher.
We are islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight.
We are islands, but never too far,
We are islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight.
Islands, never been to before,
And we climb so high to where the wild birds soar.
There's a new path that we found just today,
I was lost in the forest and you showed me the way.
When the night's on fire, will you keep the candlelight burning?
Hold on to your heart's desire. (When the night's on fire)
When you see one bird into the wind, another one's turning,
And the two can fly much higher.
We are islands, but never too far,
We are islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight.
We are islands, but never too far,
We are islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight.
We are islands, but never too far,
We are islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight.
We are islands, but never too far,
We are islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight.
We are islands, but never too far,
We are islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight.
We are islands, but never too far,
We are islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight.
The lyrics of "Islands" by Mike Oldfield featuring Bonnie Tyler are about two individuals who come together like "rocks on the shore" and become inseparable. The song alludes to the idea that despite being "islands," they are not too far apart from each other. The two individuals need each other's guidance and support when they climb high to where "wild birds soar." The lyrics portray the concept of interdependence and how two individuals when together, can achieve great things. The song is not just about the romance between two people but also the complexities of a relationship and the struggles they face to maintain it.
The lyrics are accompanied by Bonnie Tyler's powerful voice and Mike Oldfield's instrumental brilliance. The music arrangement is a fusion of pop, rock, and classical music. Mike Oldfield's use of electric guitar and keyboards with orchestral arrangements adds depth to the melody. The song composition is very dynamic, with a buildup of intensity and energy at the chorus. The chorus, "We are islands, but never too far," is repetitive and catchy, making it a memorable song.
Line by Line Meaning
Islands, from the first time we saw, We could wait for this moment, like rocks on the shore.
We have always been like islands waiting for the perfect moment to come closer as we wait patiently like rocks on the shore.
We can never be closer, somehow, For the moment that lasts, is this moment now.
Somehow, we can never be closer than we are right now, as this moment is the one that will last forever.
When the night's on fire, will you keep the candlelight burning?
When everything seems to be falling apart, will you keep the hope alive?
Hold on to your heart's desire. (When the night's on fire)
Hold on to what your heart desires the most even in difficult times.
When you see one bird into the wind, another one's turning, And the two can fly much higher.
When one thing goes wrong, sometimes, we can change direction and try something new which can lead to greater heights.
We are islands, but never too far, We are islands And I need your light tonight, And I need your light tonight.
Although we are independent and separate like islands, we are still close enough to need each other's light to guide us through difficult times.
Islands, never been to before, And we climb so high to where the wild birds soar.
We go to unknown places that few have been before and climb to great heights where only wild birds can soar.
There's a new path that we found just today, I was lost in the forest and you showed me the way.
We have discovered a new path today, and in my time of need, you guided me when I was lost.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANNY ELFMAN
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Jānis Adamsons
Islands from the first time we saw
We could wait for this moment,
Like rocks on the shore
We can never be closer somehow
For the moments that lasts,
Is this moment now
[Chorus:]
When the nights's on fire will you keep
The Candlelight Burning
Hold on to your hearts desire
When you see one bird
Into the wind another one's turning
And the two can fly much higher
We are Islands but never too far,
We are Islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight,
We are Islands but never too far,
We are Islands
And I need your light tonight,
And I need your light tonight
Islands never been to before
And we climb so high
To where the wild birds soar,
There's a new path that we found just today
I was lost in the forest
And you showed me the way
amacku
Islands from the first time we saw
We could wait for this moment, like rocks on the shore
We can never be closer somehow
For the moments that lasts, is this moment now
When the night's on fire will you keep the Candlelight Burning
Hold on to your hearts desire
When you see one bird into the wind another one's turning
And the two can fly much higher
We are Islands but never too far, we are Islands
And I need your light tonight, and I need your light tonight,
We are Islands but never too far, we are Islands
And I need your light tonight, and I need your light tonight
Islands never been to before and we climb so high
To where the wild birds soar, there's a new path that
We found just today I was lost in the forest and you
Showed me the way
When the night's on fire will you keep the Candlelight Burning
Hold on to your hearts desire
When you see one bird into the wind another one's turning
And the two can fly much higher
By Ikergamer
Un temazo impresionante no como los de ahora esto si que es música
David Pablo 29
tú lo has dicho ESTO SI QUE ES MUSICA
MrRoztoc
This song has a perfect arrangement.
Melody, voice, guitars, drums, bpm.
Wunderbar!
Victor Hugo Ortega
Magnificent ! This song takes me back to my childhood and wakes up my happiest memories. It reminds me of the green endless fields and the white clouds above. Simply beautiful !
Nofre jaume alemany
I agree
Wayne Blem
Yes !! When the world was much simpler and peaceful . ❤️
BeBuzz93
My mum and dad loved Mike Oldfields work and this was one of their favourite songs! It brings back so many happy memories!
antonio paz
What a voice and what an eyes and what a woman. Perfect for this perfect song.
Paul Treadaway
She's stunning hadn't change one bit in 4years after her massive global hit Total Eclipse Of The Heart what a Voice it's up there with the Greats
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this song is magic and oldfield and tyler are two genius.