Island Of Love
The Sheppards Lyrics
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Where young lovers often go
They say it′s wonderful
Woh-whoa, so (marvelous)
I wanna go (go, go)
I wanna go (go, go)
Because I've read about it
Heard about itTalked so very much about it
That′s where we belong
They say, on moonlit nights
When the stars are, oh, so bright
You can hear the seashells at night
Singing love songs
Woh-whoa, beautiful (love songs)
I wanna go (go, go)
I wanna go (go, go)
Because I've read about it
Heard about it
Talked so very much about it
That's where we belong
All of my life (all of my life)
I have loved (I have loved)
But never, no, not like this before
All of my life (all of my life)
I, I have waited (I have waited)
For someone like you to adore
All through the night
I dream I hold you tight
On an island, yes, an island of love
Woh-ho-oha, of love
(Of love)
The Sheppards in their song Island Of Love, have depicted a utopian island, where young lovers often go. The island is a place where love prevails and even the seashells sing love songs on moonlit nights. The singer says that he wants to visit this island, as he has heard so much about it and believes that is where he belongs. Throughout his life, he has loved, but never like he does now, waiting for someone like the person he addresses in the song to adore. This island appears to be a haven, where love is the only currency, and the singer dreams of holding his lover tight through the night.
The song's lyrics are mystical, whimsical, romantic, and idyllic. The Sheppards seem to have created a world that is far from reality, where love is celebrated extravagantly. The island that they sing of is a metaphor for a place where love blooms, and it is not a physical place, but an emotional one. The seashells singing love songs is symbolic of nature's inclination towards fostering love. The song's theme talks about having found true love, which is incomparable to anything they have felt before.
Line by Line Meaning
I have heard of an island
I have come across a mythical place that couples often visit
Where young lovers often go
It's a place that is popular among young couples
They say it's wonderful, woh-whoa, so (marvelous)
According to rumors, it's an extraordinary place
I wanna go (go, go)
I yearn to visit this place
Because I've read about it
Heard about it
Talked so very much about it
That's where we belong
I have been immensely fascinated by the place, and I believe we ought to see it
They say, on moonlit nights
When the stars are, oh, so bright
Apparently, the island is at its best on nights with bright moonlight and stars
You can hear the seashells at night
Singing love songs
Woh-whoa, beautiful (love songs)
At night, the seashells produce enchanting sounds that sound like love songs
All of my life (all of my life)
I have loved (I have loved)
But never, no, not like this before
I've been in love before, but this love feels more significant than anything I've experienced prior
All of my life (all of my life)
I, I have waited (I have waited)
For someone like you to adore
I've yearned for true love, and now I have found it in you
All through the night
I dream I hold you tight
I often dream of holding you closely at night
On an island, yes, an island of love
Woh-ho-oha, of love
(Of love)
I dream of us being on this island, experiencing the love we share in such a perfect place
Writer(s): Sid Tepper, Roy C. Bennett
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jesserice2309
Twelve years old, when it came out, at this moment, I'm 73 years old, I remember this SuperJam, when it first came out!!!
@melcoulson8815
Absolute stunning song and vocals
@rondelldavid820
When I was a kid growing up in the 80s I use to watch my mom and dad dance with each other in the living room and now I'm 36 yrs old I can't stop playing these songs
@bluenote824jones7
Great record great group
@ellenpearljackson5219
brother's voice in the Harmony in the background knows this is truly an island of Love such a beautiful song and such beautiful memories I have when I hear it thank you so much Shepherd's I love you
@edmorales4553
another great. hot summer nights , at the old American Legion hall in Black Oak , Indiana dances every Thursday night . We were so in love dancing to this song. Best times of my life.
@williamscampton7183
Wow! Do I remember those times and the great beat and harmony of songs like this one.
@bobbender2922
What a fantastic recording being sung by a fantastic group with a fantastic song one of the best 45s ever recorded it's very difficult to top this and let's not forget the guitar playing
@Beatle849
This song will always be special to me. Takes me back to when I was a very young child and times were always happy. Couldn't hear this great melody enough.
@garyeagleson5634
I hope they will be singing this fantastic song in HEAVEN, while all the ANGELS sing in harmony & praise our LORD🙏💖😇