The Island Pt 1
Pendulum Lyrics


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You arrive in the rising sun
The hidden passenger that I've been takin'
Close your eyes, let's forget again
As you drag me down, I will take you in

What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for?
As we go towards the light

When everything is said and done
To looking for answers, if only one
Turn my back, the edge has gone
Left with no reason, we come undone

I'm caught in your slow release
Seems like your traveler is eager to move me
My reflection will slowly fade
To another time, into my head escapes

What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for?
As we go towards the light

When everything is said and done
To looking for answers, if only one
Turn my back, the edge has gone
Left with no reason, we come undone





(Oh oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Island Pt. 1" by Pendulum is a song that speaks about surrendering oneself to something, a call to give in and forget all other things, following another's lead towards the light. The first verse describes a person, the 'hidden passenger' who arrives in the rising sun. As they drag the singer down, the singer takes them in. The chorus repeats the same questions asking, "What are you waiting for? Just surrender here tonight. What are you waiting for? As we go towards the light." This question may be interpreted in two ways. It could be the singer asking the other person why they are still resisting, or it could be the singer singing to themselves, telling themselves to let go and surrender.


The second verse starts with the line "when everything is said and done," which is a phrase that suggests a finality to something. The line that follows is "We're looking for answers, if only one." This line speaks to the search for something, a quest for a singular answer that would make everything right. The next lines are "Turn my back, the edge has gone, left with no reason..." which describes a certain confusion or disorientation about a situation. The singer is trying to make sense of what has happened, but they are left with nothing.


In conclusion, the song is a call to surrender, to give in to something and to follow someone else's lead. The lyrics suggest confusion and disorientation, but also a yearning for answers that may not come. The repeated questions in the chorus may be interpreted in multiple ways, making the song open to different interpretations depending on the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

You arrive in the rising sun
You join me in this new chapter that has just begun


The hidden passenger that I've been takin'
The part of you that you've kept concealed, I am now taking on


Close your eyes, let's forget again
Let's escape reality and endeavor to forget our sorrows


As you drag me down, I will take you in
As you face your struggles, I'll be here to offer you comfort and support


What are you waiting for?
Why hesitate when the opportunity is present


Just surrender here tonight
Let go of your fears and be present with me in this moment


As we go towards the light
As we move forward towards a brighter future


To looking for answers, if only one
In our search for answers, we may only find one that truly resonates


Turn my back, the edge has gone
I've turned away from uncertainty and found comfort in what's known


Left with no reason, we come undone
Without purpose, we unravel and lose ourselves


I'm caught in your slow release
I'm stuck in your grasp, unable to break free


Seems like your traveler is eager to move me
It appears that the part of you that yearns for adventure is pushing me to move forward


My reflection will slowly fade
As time passes, my sense of self will diminish


To another time, into my head escapes
My thoughts drift to another time, as I reminisce


(Oh oh oh oh)
No significant meaning




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Written by: ROBERT SWIRE THOMPSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@stayresonant3246

You arrive
In the rising sun
The hidden passenger
That I've been taking
Close your eyes
Let's forget again
As you drag me down
I will take you in

What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for?
As we go towards the light

When everything is said and done
To looking for answers if only one
Turn my back the urge has gone
Left with no reason we come undone

I am caught
In your slow release
Seems like your traveler's 
Eager to move me
My reflection
Will slowly fade 
To another time
Until my head escapes

What are you waiting for?
Just surrender here tonight
What are you waiting for?
As we go towards the light

When everything is said and done
To looking for answers if only one
Turn my back the urge has gone
Left with no reason we come undone



All comments from YouTube:

@trentdd15

Timeless track, respect to the people still coming back to this track after all these years.

@deviladhamessam2293

i used to listen to this track then now its 2023 still love it

@scottdrainnn

Checking in 🫡 love you all

@faisalkazi3955

you got me there

@lilmills1107

@@deviladhamessam2293 only thing that annoys me is the quality !

@accelerationgate5089

We be JAMMING, mon.

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@drlanator

I'm so nostalgic for this.

@ehann1548

+sk2 qutr 6 years ;s

@EnnTomi1

Dingus damn you must be young

@jerrymane7568

Same

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