Island
The Starting Line Lyrics


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Let's sail away
Find our own country
We'll build a house and beds out of palm trees
Let's get away
Let's push our lives aside

I'll sport a smile
Take in some color
Under the stars
I'll be your lover
With no distractions I'm gonna treat you right

Well it seems like things are only getting better
Well it seems like we can never catch a break

[Chorus]
Just a keep a hold on me don't let go
If you float away, if you float away
Waiting too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away, don't you float away

Let's go to bed
Let's stop debating
Look at the time
We're always waiting
But we're in love
And that should be just fine

Well it seems like things are only getting better
Well it seems like we can never catch a break

[Chorus x2]

And if you like (and if you like)
and if you like some other time
I would like to introduce you to the finer things
If we survive (if we survive)
If we survive, get out alive
I'd like to say how beautiful I think you...





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Starting Line's song Island is an ode to escapism and finding freedom and happiness by going off the grid. The opening lines urge the listener to "sail away" and "find our own country", setting the tone for a romantic getaway from the stresses of everyday life. The lyrics speak of building a house and beds out of palm trees, taking in some color under the stars and treating each other right. The song has a relaxed and carefree tone, encouraging listeners to let go of their worries and "push our lives aside".


The chorus serves as a reminder to hold on to the things that matter, to not let go and to not give up while waiting for better times to come. The lines "if you float away, waiting too long for a ship to come" conjures images of being stranded on an island, waiting for rescue, but the lyrics urge the listener not to lose hope and to keep holding on. The song then moves into a declaration of love, stating that being in love should be enough to make everything ok.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's sail away
Let's escape the troubles of our everyday lives and go on an adventure


Find our own country
Let's discover a new place that is just for us


We'll build a house and beds out of palm trees
We'll create our own home using the natural resources around us


Let's get away
Let's leave everything behind and focus on each other


Let's push our lives aside
Let's take a break from our responsibilities and obligations


I'll sport a smile
I'll be happy and content with our situation


Take in some color
Let's appreciate the beauty of our surroundings


Under the stars
We'll enjoy the natural beauty of the nightscape


I'll be your lover
I'll fulfill your desires and be there for you


With no distractions I'm gonna treat you right
Without distractions from our normal lives, I can focus on treating you well


Well it seems like things are only getting better
Our situation is improving and we're happy


Well it seems like we can never catch a break
It feels like we're always struggling


Just keep a hold on me don't let go
Hold on to me and don't give up on our relationship


If you float away, if you float away
If you give up and leave, we'll lose our connection


Waiting too long for a ship to come
We can't wait for someone or something to rescue us from our problems


Let's go to bed
Let's rest and recharge together


Let's stop debating
Let's stop arguing and just enjoy each other's company


Look at the time
We're using our time together wisely


We're always waiting
We're always anticipating the next thing instead of enjoying what we have


But we're in love
Our love is what matters most


And that should be just fine
We don't need anything else as long as we have each other


And if you like (and if you like)
If there's something you enjoy or want to try...


and if you like some other time
...we can do it later when we have more time


I would like to introduce you to the finer things
I want to share new experiences and luxuries with you


If we survive (if we survive)
If we make it through this adventure together...


If we survive, get out alive
...we'll come out stronger and with a stronger bond


I'd like to say how beautiful I think you...
I want to express my admiration for you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN SCHMUTZ, KENNETH VASOLI, MATTHEW WATTS, MICHAEL GOLLA, THOMAS GRYSKIEWICZ

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@saintluke2510

This is what happens when they bring in writers to help. It's why it stands out and was the single. They're a great band but need help to be radio friendly.

They should have done this way back in 2005-07. They would have been much bigger. That album they released back then was pretty good but it could have been on fall out boys level kinda. Not quite as popular. But I think they could have stretched out 3 more popular albums had they just listened to the label back then.

Early November too. Same thing. Singer wanted creative control and the label spent a ton of money on an album that didn't take off like it needed to.

It's too bad too cuz I've seen a few recent interviews from the singers of this band and early November... They look broken. Fall out boy crushed the morale of all the bands back then and the scene fucking died.

Difference between fall out boy and the rest was... That dark skinned guitar player... He's the brains. Watch a quick video on how he basically drove that band to stardom from the start. Then compare that to the starting lines documentary from that time period. Decisions. Boils down to decisions.



@destinyholguin7820

Let's sail away
Find our own country
We'll build a house
And get tired of palm trees
Let's get away
Let's push our lives aside
I'll sport a smile
Take in some color
Under the stars
I'll be your lover
With no distractions
I'm gonna treat you right
And it seems like things are only getting better
Well it seems like we can never catch a break
Just keep a hold on me
Don't let go
If you float away
If you float away
Waited too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away
Don't you float away
Let's go to bed
Let's stop debating
Look at the time
We're always waiting
But we're in love
And that should be just fine
And it seems like things are only getting better
Well it seems like we can never catch a break
Just keep a hold on me
Don't let go
If you float away
If you float away
Waited too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away
Don't you float away
Just keep a hold on me
Don't let go
If you float away
If you float away
Waited too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away
Don't you float away
And if you like
And if you like
Some other time
I would like to introduce you to the finer things
If we survive
If we survive
Yeah and I'm alive
I'd like to say how beautiful I think you are
Keep a hold on me
Don't let go
If you float away
If you float away
Waited too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away
Don't you float away
Just keep a hold on me
Don't let go
If you float away
If you float away
Waited too long for a ship to come
Don't you float away
Don't you float away
Just keep a hold on me
If you float away
If you float away
Waited to long for a ship to come
Don't you float away
Don't you float away



All comments from YouTube:

@jvidana86

Honestly one of the most underappreciated bands ever. This is a band who played a heavy role in the teenage soundtrack of my life..

@pinchejulissia

Same 😭

@jayfron6012

Seriously. Soundtrack to high school for sure

@peterwaynepeterson1850

Call me High School then! Makes me think of my wife every time I hear it. I’m 54 years old!!

@cxssetteman182

I think the problem is that Bes Of Me was so good and well known, that it kinda overshadowed their other stuff.

Moreover, the aesthetic is also something the didn't make them as popular. They matured a bit earlier than their peers, in the sound, and the fanbase wasn't ready for it.

It's as if blink never topped What's My Age Again. I know that All The Small Things is slightly more well known, but WMAA was definitely blink.
But blink had charismatic frontmen and carried that Pop-punk aesthetic till the self-titled album.

If you ask the average person, they only know The Starting Line from Best of Me, or from the album Say It Like You Mean It.

@brittxyz

@@peterwaynepeterson1850 that's so sweet! Highschool for me, but I wish this was my parents looking back on it!

@samanthacatron3531

This song still randomly pops up in the back of my head since the first time I ever heard it. It sticks with me. ❤

@jasonlowery8279

Fn niiice.

@toolbrothers1477

Same i thought about it last night at 3am havent heard this in almost 12 years

@DavidHernandez-or1dp

Hi I'm dave.. I listen to this song like every other day

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