On An Island
Pink Floyd / David Gilmour Lyrics
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White steps in the moonlight
They walked here too
Through empty playground, this ghosts' town
Children again, on rusting swings getting higher
Sharing a dream, on an island, it felt right
We lay side by side
Mapping the stars for a while
Let the night surround you
We're halfway to the stars
Ebb and flow
Let it go
Feel her warmth beside you
Remember that night
The warmth and the laughter
Candles burned
Though the church was deserted
At dawn we went down through empty streets to the harbor
Dreamers may leave, but they're here ever after
Let the night surround you
We're halfway to the stars
Ebb and flow
Let it go
Feel her warmth beside you.
Pink Floyd / David Gilmour's song On An Island captures the essence of a beautiful memory, evoking scenes of a dream-like escapade with a lover, to a distant island where they bask in the warmth of the night together. The song opens with a nostalgic tone as the singer recalls the night of his experience. The lyrics "Remember that night, white steps in the moonlight, they walked here too," allude to the presence of ghosts and the possibility of the singer walking in the footsteps of the dead. The eerie emptiness of the playground further emphasizes the ghost town atmosphere of the song.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a romantic tone as the singer describes the intimacy of his night with his lover. At the heart of the song lies the idea of escaping reality for a dream-like world, captured in the lyrics "Sharing a dream, on an island, it felt right." The verses paint a picture of two lovers getting lost in the enchantment of the night, mapping out the stars together, and surrendering to the ebbs and flows of the tide.
The imagery of a deserted church adds to the surreal dream-like quality of the song. The lyrics "Candles burned, though the church was deserted" suggest a sense of mystery and an escape from the mundane world. The soft melody and the repetition of the chorus, urging the listener to "feel her warmth beside you," further heighten the intimate and romantic feel of the song. Overall, On An Island presents a beautiful and romantic image of escape and the possibilities of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember that night
Recall a past night
White steps in the moonlight
Staircase shining in moonlight
They walked here too
Others were here previously
Through empty playground, this ghosts' town
Explore a desolate town
Children again, on rusting swings getting higher
Feel childlike joy on rusty swings
Sharing a dream, on an island, it felt right
Two people have a dream while feeling at ease on an island
We lay side by side
Lying down beside one another
Between the moon and the tide
Positioned in between the moon and the ocean water
Mapping the stars for a while
Gazing up at the stars and noting their positions
Let the night surround you
Allow the night to encompass you
We're halfway to the stars
We are somewhat close to the stars
Ebb and flow
The natural processes of the ocean
Let it go
Release your worries
Feel her warmth beside you
Experience proximity to a comforting individual
The warmth and the laughter
The comforting feelings from earlier
Candles burned
Candles were lit
Though the church was deserted
Despite no one being present in the church
At dawn we went down through empty streets to the harbor
At daybreak, we traveled through empty roads to the harbor
Dreamers may leave, but they're here ever after
Dreamers' impact remain even if they physically leave
Let the night surround you
Allow the night to encompass you
We're halfway to the stars
We are somewhat close to the stars
Ebb and flow
The natural processes of the ocean
Let it go
Release your worries
Feel her warmth beside you
Experience proximity to a comforting individual
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID GILMOUR, POLLY SAMSON
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Remember that night
White steps in the moonlight
They walked here too
Through empty playground, this ghosts' town
Children again, on rusting swings getting higher
Sharing a dream, on an Island, it felt right
We lay side by side
Between the moon and the tide
Mapping the stars for a while
Let the night surround you
We're halfway to the stars
Ebb and flow
Let it go
Feel her warmth beside you
Remember that night
The warmth and the laughter
Candles burned
Though the church was deserted
At dawn we went down through empty streets to the harbour
Dreamers may leave, but they're here ever after
Let the night surround you
We're halfway to the stars
Ebb and flow
Let it go
Feel her warmth beside you
@sjladuke75
RIP David Crosby. It's hard to believe I'll never again get to see him perform. Crosby's songwriting, vocals, harmonizing, guitar playing has been part of my life since the late 60's. Grateful that future generations will be able to hear his magic forever. The messages he's brought us for decades will continue to live on. #TeachYourChildren 🌻
@Don-tj6pb
Wow....this is perfection. Rip David Crosby!
@garyhardman8369
How fantastic it would be, to be able to believe in miracles.
@antontonable
"Ebb and flow, let it go....feel the warmth beside you...." Happy New Year folks!
@gauloiseguy
It's so amazing to see him relishing this moment in time with these exceptional musicians laying down their souls.
@marccosta7376
For sure Leo Fender never imagined one of his guitars sounding this way. I'll weep as a f kid the day he's no longer with us.
@johnnykaszubski2199
We'll all die, but music of people like Gilmour will survive forever
@nikolazavrtnik4784
C'mon man..
@arunsabherwal6256
Cry? I will die for sure . There will be nothing left for me musically. He has been greatest influences musically on me.
@swatibathwal8501
@@arunsabherwal6256 so true