Island
Stavesacre Lyrics


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This for all the things too hard to say
You know my way...
It's just my way

Restless, tense, and shifting in my seat
Changing times fight bottom lines fight dreams
And darlin' you won't hear my voice tonight
Even that is held just out of reach

(chorus)
But if you should wake one day to find
You don't see yourself as mine
If you should need to leave my side
You'd leave a better man behind

All I've seen and known I would make ours
But for each thing that blesses, more leave scars
And baby, we could just stay home tonight
I found some softness in world so hard

No one sees us making this
I feel it, and see it in their eyes
But I won't lose sleep if when they see you
They don't see me
I won't mind

I found an island in a sea of failing coals
A fire that never dies before it's grown




And I'm just another soul that's come in from the cold
Seeking shelter from the coming storms

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stavesacre's song "Island" reflect the struggles and complexities of relationships. The first line of the song speaks to the difficulty of expressing one's feelings directly, and the following lines describe the restlessness and tension that can arise in relationships. The singer acknowledges that sometimes it's hard to communicate, even if they want to, and that their voice may be "held just out of reach."


The chorus of the song speaks to the fear of losing someone important, but also the acknowledgment that sometimes people need to move on. The singer wants their partner to know that if they decide to leave, they will leave behind a better man than the one they found. The lyrics suggest a desire for a healthy relationship, one in which both partners grow and become better people.


The final verse of the song describes the singer finding an "island in a sea of failing coals," a metaphor for finding hope in difficult circumstances. The singer has found something special in their relationship, something that provides shelter from the storms of life. The line, "I'm just another soul that's come in from the cold" suggests that the singer has been through a lot and that their relationship is a source of comfort and healing.


Overall, the lyrics to "Island" are poetic and introspective, exploring the challenges of relationships and the hope that can be found in them.


Line by Line Meaning

This for all the things too hard to say
This song is for all the things I can't bring myself to say out loud


You know my way...
You know how I communicate, this is just my style


It's just my way
This is simply how I am, a part of my nature


Restless, tense, and shifting in my seat
I'm feeling restless and anxious, constantly moving around


Changing times fight bottom lines fight dreams
The world is changing, and it's becoming harder to pursue our dreams while making ends meet


And darlin' you won't hear my voice tonight
I can't communicate with you tonight, even though I want to


Even that is held just out of reach
Even the act of communicating is difficult for me at the moment


But if you should wake one day to find
If the day ever comes when you realize we shouldn't be together


You don't see yourself as mine
You don't see yourself as belonging to me anymore


If you should need to leave my side
If you need to leave me behind


You'd leave a better man behind
You leaving me would only make me stronger, a better version of myself


All I've seen and known I would make ours
I want to share my experiences and knowledge with you


But for each thing that blesses, more leave scars
For every good thing that happens, there are more bad things that cause pain


And baby, we could just stay home tonight
We don't have to go out, we can stay in and enjoy each other's company


I found some softness in world so hard
I found comfort and solace in a harsh world


No one sees us making this
Our relationship isn't obvious to others


I feel it, and see it in their eyes
I can tell that they can sense something going on between us


But I won't lose sleep if when they see you
I won't be bothered if people realize that you're not with me


They don't see me
I won't take it personally if people don't realize that you and I are together


I found an island in a sea of failing coals
I found a place of safety and comfort in a harsh world full of struggle


A fire that never dies before it's grown
A passion that never fades away before it has a chance to prosper


And I'm just another soul that's come in from the cold
I'm just someone looking for warmth and comfort


Seeking shelter from the coming storms
Looking for protection from the difficulties and challenges ahead




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES STANLEY MC CARTY, KEITH RELF

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