The Island
Swedish House Mafia/Pendulum Lyrics

"The Island" is a song that reflects on the idea of becoming lost in life and trying to find a way to move forward. The lyrics portray a feeling of being trapped in a situation, yet simultaneously being drawn to it, as if accepting the inevitable outcome that is to come.

The opening lines, "You arrive in the rising sun, the hidden passenger that I've been taking" suggest that the person being addressed has been hiding or concealing something, and that the singer was unaware of their presence until it became too late. The lines that follow, "Close your eyes, let's forget again, as you drag me down, I will take you in," imply that they have a deep connection, and that although it may not always be beneficial, the singer needs this connection.

The chorus of the song is a plea for the person to give in to their feelings and accept their fate: "What are you waiting for? Just surrender here tonight, what are you waiting for? As we go towards the light." The repetition of the question serves as a reminder that there may be no other option but to accept what is happening.

Towards the end of the song, the bridge, "I am caught in your slow release, seems like your traveler's eager to move me. My reflection will slowly fade to another time until my head escapes," suggests that the person's hold on the singer is gradually loosening, and that the singer is slowly regaining control over their life.