In the Middle of an Island
The King Brothers Lyrics


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In the middle of an island
In the middle of the ocean
You and I beneath the moonlight
With just the monkeys and the palm trees

In the middle of an island
When it′s time to do some kissin'
Plenty time for lotsa lovin′
And walkin' barefoot in the sand

Though there's no island at all
Just a picture on my wall
My darlin′, how I wish we could be
(I wish that we could be)

In the middle of an island
In the middle of the ocean
You and I forever, darlin′
In a paradise for two
(In a paradise for two)

Though there's no island at all
Just a picture on my wall
My darlin′, how I wish we could be
(I wish that we could be)

In the middle of an island
In the middle of the ocean
You and I forever, darlin'
In a paradise for two





(In the middle of the ocean)
(On an island kissin′ you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The King Brothers' song "In The Middle Of An Island" describe a romantic fantasy of being on an island with a loved one, away from the world and its troubles. The singer wishes to be in the middle of the ocean, under the moonlight, with nobody else but his partner, surrounded only by palm trees and monkeys. The slow, dreamy melody adds to the imagery and creates a soothing, calming atmosphere. The lyrics depict a paradise, where there is "plenty time for lotsa lovin'", "walkin' barefoot in the sand", and "time to do some kissin'". The singer wishes to be with his loved one in this paradise, even though it exists only in his imagination.


The song can be interpreted as an expression of the desire to escape from the daily grind and find a peaceful and idyllic space with the loved one. It can also be seen as an ode to the power of imagination and fantasy, which can offer a temporary respite from the challenges of reality. The idea of a perfect, isolated paradise with the loved one has been a recurring theme in many cultural expressions, including literature, music, and art.


Line by Line Meaning

In the middle of an island
In a peaceful, isolated place


In the middle of the ocean
Surrounded by water, far from everything else


You and I beneath the moonlight
Together romantically, illuminated by the moon


With just the monkeys and the palm trees
No other humans around, just animals and plants


When it's time to do some kissin'
When the mood is right for physical affection


Plenty time for lotsa lovin'
Enough time to enjoy each other intimately


And walking barefoot in the sand
Casual, relaxed enjoyment of the natural surroundings


Though there's no island at all
Despite this being an imaginary scenario


Just a picture on my wall
Only represented as an image in reality


My darlin', how I wish we could be
Expressing a longing to experience this with a loved one


(I wish that we could be)


You and I forever, darlin'
Imagining a long-term commitment to each other


In a paradise for two
Enjoying a perfect, idyllic location together


(In the middle of the ocean)


(On an island kissin' you)




Writer(s): Nick Acquaviva, Ted Varnick

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