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Island In the Sun
Nostalgia 77 and the Monster Lyrics
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I couldn't find a way to say no
I took a check on all the meters in my room
I kicked the dog and said let's go
The clouds were hanging low above the path
I had my arm around a sundown
I pinned my baby into yanking Satan's crank
Bum deals with a thin smile, oh yeah
Pushin' up and pushin' down against the sky
Like there's muscles 'round my torso
Fourth dimension of smiles, strokes and knives
This little pig has gotta go go
To live and blow all of that piss into your heart
You got veins of iron, baby
Oh man this egg is way too hot
Lay on a rock and split open, oh yeah
And all the lies that you tell me
All the lies I tell myself
There are ?? coming on now
Like it's screwed itself in hell
You gotta go where this is headed
Kiss the sun to be alive
I'm a king ?
? burn my eyes
So in the end I had a cage around the sun
Looked pretty horny if I do say
The dog is dead and the sacrifice is done
All in all a pretty good day
The ocean parts and the meteors come down
Laid out in amber baby
Fate c'mon and slap me in the head
Punch the switch arrivederci
Whoa
The lyrics of “Island in the Sun” by Nostalgia 77 and the Monster's are open to interpretation, but they seem to paint a picture of a person who is struggling with their own emotions and desires. The opening line, “I had an urge to build a cage around the sun” is a metaphor for the person's desire to control and contain their own inner fire, or perhaps a creative spark that they fear will burn out of control or consume them entirely. They're also feeling restless and unsatisfied with their current situation, as evidenced by the lines “I took a check on all the meters in my room” and “The clouds were hanging low above the path.”
The second verse of the song seems to be about the consequences of taking risks and pursuing one's desires. The line “This little pig has gotta go go” suggests a sense of urgency and impulsiveness, while “To live and blow all of that piss into your heart” could be interpreted as a refusal to conform to societal expectations or live a dull, safe existence. The line “You got veins of iron, baby” could be seen as a compliment to someone who is strong and resilient, or as an acknowledgement of one's own inner strength in the face of adversity.
The final verse of the song seems to describe the aftermath of pursuing one's desires and taking risks. The line “So in the end I had a cage around the sun” suggests that the person was successful in containing their inner fire or creative spark, but it may have come at a cost, as “The dog is dead and the sacrifice is done.” The final lines of the song, “Fate c'mon and slap me in the head/Punch the switch arrivederci” could be seen as a plea for something external to shake up their life and force them out of their comfort zone, or as a resignation to the fact that life is unpredictable and ultimately out of one's control.
Line by Line Meaning
I had an urge to build a cage around the sun
I had an intense desire to control something beyond my reach
I couldn't find a way to say no
I struggled to resist the temptation
I took a check on all the meters in my room
I made sure everything was in order before beginning my task
I kicked the dog and said let's go
I pushed aside any feelings of guilt and began my project with enthusiasm
The clouds were hanging low above the path
The mood was dark and ominous
I had my arm around a sundown
I was enjoying a moment of peacefulness and calm
I pinned my baby into yanking Satan's crank
I tried to involve someone else in my project, even if it meant manipulating them
Bum deals with a thin smile, oh yeah
I tried to put on a brave face in the face of setbacks or obstacles
Pushin' up and pushin' down against the sky
I felt like I was fighting against forces beyond my control
Like there's muscles 'round my torso
My efforts were taking a physical toll on me
Fourth dimension of smiles, strokes and knives
I saw life as a complex interplay of positive and negative forces
This little pig has gotta go go
I felt the need to move quickly and decisively, like a sprinter
To live and blow all of that piss into your heart
I wanted to experience life in a raw and unfiltered way
You got veins of iron, baby
You possess a stubborn and unyielding quality, which I admire
Oh man this egg is way too hot
I was in over my head and feeling uncomfortable
Lay on a rock and split open, oh yeah
I felt like I was being torn apart by my conflicting emotions and desires
And all the lies that you tell me
I was aware of the deceit in my relationships
All the lies I tell myself
I was also often dishonest with myself
There are ?? coming on now
The future is uncertain and unpredictable
Like it's screwed itself in hell
Things seem to be going wrong or spiraling out of control
You gotta go where this is headed
You need to be aware of the direction things are heading
Kiss the sun to be alive
You need to seize life's opportunities and live fully
I'm a king ?
I feel powerful and in control, as if I were a monarch
? burn my eyes
I am blinded by my passions or desires
So in the end I had a cage around the sun
I achieved my goal, but at what cost?
Looked pretty horny if I do say
I was proud of my creation, despite any negative consequences
The dog is dead and the sacrifice is done
I had to sacrifice something important to achieve my goal
All in all a pretty good day
Despite any setbacks or difficulties, I was pleased with the outcome
The ocean parts and the meteors come down
Nature is unpredictable and can be both beautiful and terrifying
Laid out in amber baby
I was trying to preserve or capture something special
Fate c'mon and slap me in the head
I was aware of the role fate played in my life, even if I resisted it
Punch the switch arrivederci
I was ready to move on to the next adventure or challenge
Whoa
An expression of shock or awe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID WYNDORF
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