Islands
Suicide Machine Lyrics
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And I tell you that it isn't fucking sane
Everything that I wanted has broke down
They all think that I'm just a fucking clown
Everybody's telling me I gotta move faster¡Â
Everybody's telling me that I'm a fucking bastard!
All my dreams were just islands in the sky (Repeat 4x)
You tell me we're caught up in the same race
Everybody's worried that they'll never get their share
I get left behind 'cause I wasn't ever there
But everybody's telling me I gotta move faster¡Â
Everybody's telling me that I'm a fucking bastard!
All my dreams were just islands in the sky (Repeat 4x)
They all think I'm mad
Everything I had just broke down¡Â
They all think I'm mad
Everything I had just broke down¡Â
But everybody's telling me I gotta move faster¡Â
Everybody's telling me that I'm a fucking bastard!
All my dreams were just islands in the sky (Repeat 4x)
The lyrics of the song "Islands" by Suicide Machines contains a message about the pressure to conform to society's expectations. The song talks about how people are pushed to move quickly in life and are labeled as "bastards" if they don't obey societal norms. The singer of the story is feeling left behind and misunderstood. The chorus, "All my dreams were just islands in the sky ", represents how the dreams of the singer are far out of reach and feel like a fantasy. The madness in the lyrics might refer to the frustration of the singer not being able to reach their dreams and feeling trapped in society's expectations.
The verses also express the mindset of the singer, who is moving slower than other people and is labeled as a "mad" person. In the second verse, the singer emphasizes the importance of getting what we deserve in life, and how many people can be left behind if they don't push themselves. The song's message comes across as an anthem for individualism and not getting caught up in society's expectations of speed and success.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell me that you've found a better way
You claim to have discovered a superior path forward
And I tell you that it isn't fucking sane
I am expressing my disbelief in the rationality of your claim
Everything that I wanted has broke down
All of my desires and aspirations have crumbled and fallen apart
They all think that I'm just a fucking clown
Everyone perceives me as a joke or a fool
Everybody's telling me I gotta move faster
I am being pressured by everyone to accelerate my pace
Everybody's telling me that I'm a fucking bastard!
I am being insulted and reviled by everyone around me
All my dreams were just islands in the sky (Repeat 4x)
My hopes and aspirations were nothing but intangible fantasies that will never come to fruition
I tell you that the world's a scary place
I express my opinion that the world is a frightening and daunting environment
You tell me we're caught up in the same race
You assert that we are both involved in the same competition or struggle
Everybody's worried that they'll never get their share
All individuals are anxious that they will never receive their appropriate portion
I get left behind 'cause I wasn't ever there
I am being abandoned and excluded because I was never present or involved enough
But everybody's telling me I gotta move faster
I am being urged by all to increase my velocity even more
Everybody's telling me that I'm a fucking bastard!
I am being insulted and reviled even more intensely
All my dreams were just islands in the sky (Repeat 4x)
My expectations and aspirations were always just unattainable fantasies
They all think I'm mad
Everyone believes I am insane or irrational
Everything I had just broke down
Everything I possessed or treasured has fallen apart and ceased to operate
But everybody's telling me I gotta move faster
Despite my current state, I am still being urged to increase my speed and haste
Everybody's telling me that I'm a fucking bastard!
I continue to face insults and revulsion from those around me
All my dreams were just islands in the sky (Repeat 4x)
My dreams and aspirations will never become a reality and are therefore worthless and frivolous
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL JAY LUKACINSKY
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