Islands In The Stream
Ten Feet Lyrics


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Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
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
A tender love is blind, it requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
Rely on each other, oh ohh
Makin love with each other, oh ohh

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
When we rely on each other, oh ohh

From one lover to another, oh ohh
I can live without you when your love is gone
Everything is nothing when you got no woman
You just walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing

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, yeahhh

No more will you cry
Baby I will hurt you never
We started in love forever
We rely on each other, oh ohh
Makin love with each other, oh ohh

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
When we rely on each other, oh ohh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ten Feet's "Islands In The Stream" describe a deep and dedicated love between two individuals who can rely on each other in every way. The song begins with the singer reflecting on the peace they found when they first met their lover, and how they pursued them with a fine-tooth comb. They reveal that they were soft inside, but there was something special going on between them that they couldn't explain. The chorus of the song discusses the idea that the two lovers are like "islands in the stream," with no one in between to disrupt their love. The song suggests that their partnership is a deep and meaningful one, built on mutual reliance, trust, and love.


The lyrics affirm that their love does not need to be explained, and is not simply based on physical attraction or conversation. Instead, they rely on each other emotionally and physically, becoming a source of comfort and security for one another. The song describes their love as "too deep" for them to ever doubt, and anticipates that they will never lose sight of the "real thing." Throughout "Islands in the Stream," Ten Feet seeks to convey the power and depth of a true romantic connection between two individuals, one that can serve as a source of comfort and strength in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
When we first met, everything felt right and peaceful, and it's something I had never experienced before.


I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I meticulously pursued you, paying close attention to every detail to make sure I made a good impression.


I was soft inside, there was something going on
Although I presented a strong and confident exterior, there were emotions and feelings stirring inside me that I couldn't explain.


You do something to me that I can't explain
There is a special quality about you that affects me in a way that I can't fully understand or put into words.


Hold me closer and I feel no pain
When we're together, I feel a sense of comfort and peace, and any worries or troubles I may have seem to disappear.


Every beat of my heart, we got something going on
Our connection runs deep, and every moment we spend together feels special and significant.


A tender love is blind, it requires a dedication
True love requires a certain level of commitment, and those who are committed to each other must be willing to see beyond their flaws and imperfections.


All this love we feel needs no conversation
Our love is so strong and so deep that sometimes we don't even need to speak to understand how the other person is feeling.


Rely on each other, oh ohh
We can count on each other for support and strength through any challenge or difficulty.


Makin love with each other, oh ohh
Our physical intimacy is a natural and important part of our relationship and deepens the bond we share.


Islands in the stream, that is what we are
Our love is like two separate islands, joyously existing alongside each other and connected by the strong current of our feelings for each other.


No one in between, how can we be wrong
There is no one else who can come between us and our love for each other, and therefore we can never be misguided or mistaken in our devotion.


Sail away with me, to another world
Let's escape together to a place where we can enjoy our love for each other without any external distractions or stress.


From one lover to another, oh ohh
Our love is not just one-sided, but is reciprocated and shared between two people equally devoted to each other.


I can live without you when your love is gone
Should we ever be separated, the loss of your love would leave me feeling empty and desolate, and life would seem unbearable.


Everything is nothing when you got no woman
Without you, everything in life would be meaningless and insignificant.


You just walk in the night
Without you, life would feel dark and lonely, and I would be wandering aimlessly through the night.


Slowly losing sight of the real thing
As the absence of your love takes hold, my sense of reality and what is truly important in life begins to fade away.


That won't happen to us and we got no doubt
We are confident and certain that our love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle or challenge that may come our way.


Too deep in love and we got no way out
Our love is so powerful and all-consuming that there is no escape from its embrace, and we wouldn't want it any other way.


And the message is clear
Our love is pure, genuine, and unwavering, and there is no mistaking the depth of our devotion to each other.


This could be the year for the real thing, yeahhh
We believe that our love has culminated in a true and genuine connection, and that this could be the year in which we begin to fully realize and celebrate that love together.


No more will you cry
Our love is a safe and secure haven, and no longer will you have to experience the pain of heartbreak, insecurity, or fear.


Baby I will hurt you never
I am devoted to you and your well-being, and I would never intentionally cause you harm or pain of any kind.


We started in love forever
Our love story began with a profound and unbreakable connection that can stand the test of time, distance, or and circumstance.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@oof_6619

Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
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
A tender love is blind, it requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
Rely on each other, oh ohh
Makin love with each other, oh ohh
Chorus:
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
When we rely on each other, oh ohh
From one lover to another, oh ohh
I can live without you when your love is gone
Everything is nothing when you got no woman
You just walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
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, yeahhh
No more will you cry
Baby I will hurt you never
We started in love forever
We rely on each other, oh ohh
Makin love with each other, oh ohh



@itsjustjojean9964

Baby, when I met you
There was peace unknown
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
Tender love is blind
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
If you got no one
And you did 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

Sail away

[Instrumental Interlude]

Ooooh, come sail away with me

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

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



All comments from YouTube:

@rogue_luko

It's 2024 - who's still jamming this hit?! πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@TreasureForeverOfficial

πŸ₯°

@addieleialoha4742

This to my mind is one of the best versions of this song ever! The female vocalist is amazing. I just love this. I know it's a Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton number and I have heard them hundreds of times I still like when this vocalist phrases "you ain't got no woman" and "this could be the year for the real thing". Wow she's got the message! Good luck to all! Good job! ❀

@dbbiv

Who jammin dis in 2019 ?? Oldie but goodie

@ez5undaze95

Automatic!

@sionepaea7508

Jamming into 2020 πŸ”₯πŸ’―

@magicmakerify

2024 πŸ€™πŸ½

@sevanagrippa1410

I miss my childhood in Hawaii.. Cruising and blaring this on the radio with my pops <3

@leahik3268

That describes almost all of my everyday plans

@lourdescruz7609

Beautiful

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