Islands In The Stream
Ray Dylan & Elizma Theron Lyrics
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I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing when you got no one
And you walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
The song "Islands in the Stream" by Ray Dylan and Elizma Theron is a classic love ballad that portrays a strong, unbreakable bond between two individuals who are deeply in love. The lyrics describe how the couple's love is so powerful that it takes away any pain or sadness, and that they are committed to each other till the end of time without any doubts.
The song's opening lines "Baby when I met you there was peace unknown, I set out to get you with a fine-toothed comb" suggest that the couple's initial meeting was fated, and that they could not resist the pull towards each other. The lyrics then go on to describe the depth of their love, which is so strong that it requires a dedication from both parties to keep it going. The chorus "Islands in the stream, that is what we are, no one in between, how can we be wrong?" further conveys the couple's solid relationship, which is unbreakable like a group of isolated islands in the sea.
The lyrics "We can ride it together, ah ha, making love with each other, ah ha" describe the passionate nature of their love, which is both physical and emotional. The song ends with the lyrics "We start and end as one, in love forever," which emphasize their unbreakable bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
When I first met you, I had a calmness and tranquility in my life that I had never experienced before.
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I pursued you with great attention to detail and precision.
I was soft inside
I had a tender and vulnerable heart towards you.
There was something going on
I sensed a special connection between us.
You do something to me that I can't explain
You have a mysterious and inexplicable effect on me.
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
When I am close to you, all my troubles and worries disappear.
Every beat of my heart
My love for you is constant and consistent.
We got something going on
We have a shared connection and chemistry that is undeniable.
Tender love is blind
Love can blind us to faults and imperfections in each other.
It requires a dedication
Love requires commitment, loyalty and devotion to flourish.
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We communicate our love through actions, gestures and feelings rather than words.
We can ride it together, ah ha
We can navigate the ups and downs of life together.
Making love with each other, ah ha
We have a physical and emotional intimacy that is deeply fulfilling.
Islands in the stream
We are isolated and protected from the world outside by our love.
That is what we are
Our love is self-sufficient and enough for us.
No one in between
No external forces or obstacles can come between our love.
How can we be wrong
Our love feels so right and true.
Sail away with me
Let's escape reality and journey together to a better place.
To another world
A place of freedom, joy and happiness that only exists in our imaginations.
And we rely on each other, ah ha
We trust and have faith in each other completely.
From one lover to another, ah ha
Our love is a connection between us that cannot be broken.
I can't live without you if the love was gone
If we ever lost our love, I wouldn't be able to survive without you.
Everything is nothing when you got no one
Without each other, our lives would be empty and meaningless.
And you walk in the night
You would be lost and alone, wandering in darkness without my love.
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
You would be losing sight of the true purpose and meaning of life.
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
We have complete faith in each other and our love that we will never lose sight of what is important.
Too deep in love and we got no way out
Our love is so strong and intense that there's no turning back for us.
And the message is clear
The truth of our love is undeniable and self-evident.
This could be the year for the real thing
This could be the time for us to take our love to the next level.
No more will you cry
I promise to always be there for you and to never make you cry again.
Baby I will hurt you never
I will always cherish and protect our love, and I will never cause you pain.
We start and end as one
Our love is a journey that has no beginning or end.
In love forever
Our love is eternal and will never fade away.
Writer(s): Maurice Ernest Gibb, Adenair Luiz da Rocha Lima Dena, Sergio Carrer Feio, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Gibb
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hans-dirkkumpfert234
ich bin jetzt 96 geworden und es das ist jedes Mal so schoen zu hoeren und zu sehen , Danke 💖💖💝💝
@user-on8uj8gd9k
I heard this song when I was 15 and now I am almost 50. This song is still my favorite Western male and female duet song.
@m.newmai1904
2024 still listening... Would be singing on my wedding day with the love of my life
@danielkotze9162
I moved to Australia 25 years ago, the music and language still runs in my veins, I might have gone but will never forget🙏🏻👌
@hontan9415
Don't tell me who is here in 2023,because I never left. 🤘🏾
@joeweches
👌
@PinoyExplorerAndTraveler
Of course Im from PHILIPPINES where peoples hobbies is singing... Even in normal days we have our karaokes on and keep playing this song...
@joycechina1109
I feel in love ❤❤❤ with your song & stage performance, amazing voice fantastic singers ✌👌✌
@herryburr06
https://youtu.be/4NUUASUchRg
@carolinejongphu8379
My favourite since my childhood . I am 47 now and still loving it 😍🥰