Parasol released her fifth album, “Tuesday Morning”, October 24th, 2023. The album captures the cool shadowy chic so often aligned with her music. A mélange of psych, yé-yé, Motown, garage and dark folk influences that were present in her third and fourth albums (Against the Sun / Color of Destruction) respectively, Parasol’s latest album continuous the steady path of opening up her sound. Listening to her work chronologically, one can hear the personal voyage in parallel to the musical one. Parasol is currently working on her 6th album ETA October 2025.
RIYL: The Velvet Underground, Nico, Lana Del Rey, Patti Smith, Jacques Dutronc
Island Of The Dead
Rykarda Parasol Lyrics
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if you don't mind being alone.
It's a mighty nice place,
If you don't mind traveling alone.
Some of my friends liked it so much,
They ain't never come home.
Some of my friends liked it so much,
They ain't never come back back home.
Oh mi, oh my. Oh mi, oh my.
Some folks like to tell you
About places they ain't never been.
They see it in a dream and -
Tell ya dreams are facts and not fiction.
Well, don't be surprised when you get there -
There ain't nothing but nothing.
Don't be surprised
There ain't nothing but nothing.
But if you don't mind traveling alone
It's a mighty nice place to go ...
Some of my friends liked it ever so
And they ain't come back home!
Oh mi, oh my. Oh mi, oh-oh my.
Don't be in a rush,
You know the way there just right.
Ain't no rush for us
We can all take our time.
There won't be no boatman, no boat -
Ain't no cliff to climb.
It's alrighty alright,
You'll get there someday just fine.
So if you don't mind traveling alone -
It's a mighty nice place to go.
Some of our friends liked it ever so,
And they ain't come back home.
Oh mi, oh my. Oh mi, oh-oh my.
The song Island Of The Dead by Rykarda Parasol is a commentary on the human tendency to idealize and romanticize the idea of escapism. The island serves as a metaphor for a place where people can escape the trappings of day-to-day life and be alone with their thoughts. The singer notes that this is a great place to be if you don't mind being alone and traveling alone. In fact, the allure of the island is so powerful that some people who have gone there never come back, choosing instead to stay isolated and alone.
The second verse of the song is a warning against getting lost in one's own fantasies. The singer suggests that people who talk about places they have never been and believe their dreams to be fact may be delusional. She cautions against idealizing such places and warns that they may not be what people expect them to be. However, the chorus repeats the idea that the island is a mighty fine place to go if you don't mind traveling alone. The song ends with a message of hope and perseverance, suggesting that even though the journey may be long and difficult, the destination is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a mighty nice place,
The Island of the Dead is a beautiful place to visit.
if you don't mind being alone.
The only downside is the loneliness that comes with visiting the island.
It's a mighty nice place,
The Island of the Dead is still a great location to visit.
If you don't mind traveling alone.
As long as you are comfortable traveling by yourself, you will enjoy it.
Some of my friends liked it so much,
Many of Rykarda's friends enjoyed the island immensely.
They ain't never come home.
Unfortunately, these friends didn't return from their visit to the island.
Oh mi, oh my. Oh mi, oh my.
This line is a playful interjection, emphasizing the joy of visiting the island.
Some folks like to tell you
Many people like to talk about places they have never been to.
About places they ain't never been.
They talk about these places as if they have firsthand knowledge of them.
They see it in a dream and -
Sometimes, these people have only seen these places in their dreams.
Tell ya dreams are facts and not fiction.
They might even try to convince you that their dreams are real.
Well, don't be surprised when you get there -
However, if you do end up visiting these places, you might be disappointed.
There ain't nothing but nothing.
These places might not live up to the hype or expectations set by others.
But if you don't mind traveling alone
Despite the previous cautionary note, Rykarda still recommends the Island of the Dead.
It's a mighty nice place to go ...
The beauty of the island is worth the potential loneliness.
Some of my friends liked it ever so
Again, Rykarda reminds us of friends who loved the island.
And they ain't come back home!
Unfortunately, they didn't return from their visit to the island.
Don't be in a rush,
There is no need to hurry to visit the Island of the Dead.
You know the way there just right.
The path to the island will reveal itself when the time is right.
Ain't no rush for us
We don't have to hurry or rush the journey.
We can all take our time.
We can savor the journey at our own pace.
There won't be no boatman, no boat -
Travelers won't need any transportation to get to the island.
Ain't no cliff to climb.
They also won't have to worry about any steep climbs or obstacles.
It's alrighty alright,
In summary, everything will be okay and go smoothly on the journey.
You'll get there someday just fine.
Rykarda reassures us that we'll safely arrive at the Island of the Dead when the time is right.
So if you don't mind traveling alone -
Rykarda closes by reiterating that the island is best enjoyed by solo travelers.
It's a mighty nice place to go.
Despite the potential loneliness, the Island of the Dead is a beautiful location to visit.
Some of our friends liked it ever so,
Rykarda reminds us again of her friends who loved the island.
And they ain't come back home.
Sadly, these friends didn't come back from their visit to the island.
Oh mi, oh my. Oh mi, oh-oh my.
The song ends with another playful expression of joy and excitement at the prospect of visiting the Island of the Dead.
Contributed by Connor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.