The Island
Paul Brady Lyrics

They say the skies of Lebanon are burning.
The media reports about the forest fires happening in Lebanon.

Those mighty cedars bleeding in the heat.
The trees are suffering due to the heat from the fires.

They're showing pictures on the television.
The news channels are airing news about women and children losing their lives.

Women and children dying in the street
Innocent lives are being lost due to the turmoil happening in the streets.

And we're still at it in our own place.
Despite the outside world's problems, we have our issues at home to deal with.

Still trying to reach the future through the past.
Our focus is still on the past, trying to learn from it to create a better future.

Still trying to carve tomorrow from a tombstone...
Despite the challenging circumstances, we aim to create a better future.

But Hey! Don't listen to me!.
The artist doesn't want to preach or lecture.

This wasn't meant to be no sad song.
The song isn't meant to be a depressing or a gloomy tune.

We've heard too much of that before.
The world has already gone through enough sadness and sorrow.

Right now I only want to be here with you.
The singer wants to spend quality time with their loved ones.

Till the morning dew comes falling.
Spending time together until daybreak.

I want to take you to the island.
The singer wishes to take their loved ones away from the daily chaos.

And trace your footprints in the sand.
Enjoying one another's company and making memories by the seaside.

And in the evening when the sun goes down We'll make love to the sound of the ocean
The singer and their loved ones plan to enjoy intimate moments together with the ocean in the background.

They're raising banners over by the markets
People are taking out rallies.

Whitewashing slogans on the shipyard walls
As a part of the demonstrations, they're painting over the signs that don't embody their message.

Witch doctors praying for a mighty showdown
People are hoping things get resolved with an intense but peaceful confrontation.

No way our holy flag is gonna fall
Our flag, which symbolizes everything we believe in, will never be taken down.

Up here we sacrifice our children
Children are trained to become the saviors of tomorrow.

To feed the worn-out dreams of yesterday
The youth is being informed of what is expected of them and how they should aspire to grow.

And teach them dying will lead us into glory...
Sacrificing oneself for the greater good is considered heroic.

Now I know us plain folks don't see all the story.
The common people don't have access to all the inside information.

And I know this peace and love's just copping out.
The concepts of peace and love are being tossed away as if they don't matter.

And I guess these young boys dying in the ditches.
The young boys that are dying in vain due to our corrupt beliefs and ideas.

Is just what being free is all about.
No price is too high for freedom.

And how this twisted wreckage down on main street.
The destruction due to violence is taking place every day.

Will bring us all together in the end.
Eventually, everyone will be affected, and humanity as a whole will come together.

And we'll go marching down the road to freedom.... Freedom
Together, we'll strive towards the cause of freedom.