Islands
The xxMusicfire.in Lyrics
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I was underwater when the siren came and saved my life
Every day started out last night
Every night started over
I was on the roller coaster, found the ground just in time
Underneath the power lines
Last transmission from the island radio
I can't spend another night alone
I tried swimming but I can't get home
Last transmission from the island radio
I could load the catapult and meet you on the other side
You could fold the map in half, I wouldn't have to take this ride
And every day's just another flight
Every flight's almost over
I could load the catapult and meet you on the other side
The other side
Last transmission from the island radio
Double vision wrapped in last night's party clothes
I can't spend another night alone
I tried swimming but I can't get home
Last transmission from the island radio
I wish that you were on what I was on
But you were only on my mind
I wish that you were on what I was on
But you were only on my mind
I wish that you were on what I was on
Yeah, I'm so gone
This is my last transmission from the island radio
Double vision wrapped in last night's party clothes
I can't spend another night alone (night alone)
I tried swimming but I can't get home
Last transmission from the island radio
The song "Islands" by The xx is a hauntingly beautiful representation of the struggles and anxieties of a relationship. The singer compares their relationship to a roller coaster, stating that they have found the ground just in time, suggesting that their relationship is tumultuous and unpredictable. They also mention being underwater and saved by a siren, which could represent the power of their partner in their life. The repetition of "Every day started out last night, every night started over" reveals a sense of uncertainty, as if the relationship is stuck in a cycle of repetition and neither partner is able to move forward.
The refrain "Last transmission from the island radio" is a metaphor for the end of a relationship. The singer is describing their final attempt at communicating with their partner before giving up entirely. They speak of double vision and party clothes, suggesting that they are inebriated or hungover, but also that the relationship has lost its glamour and excitement. The lines "I tried swimming but I can't get home" suggest that the singer feels lost and disconnected, unable to find their way back to their partner and their former relationship.
Despite these struggles, the singer still longs for their partner. The lines "I wish that you were on what I was on, but you were only on my mind" suggest that the singer wishes their partner could understand their struggles and be there for them, but ultimately they are alone. The final repetition of "Last transmission from the island radio" is a mournful ending, conveying the finality of the end of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I was on the roller coaster, found the ground just in time
I was in a situation that felt out of control, but I managed to get a grip before it was too late
I was underwater when the siren came and saved my life
I was in a dangerous situation and was rescued in the nick of time
Every day started out last night
The past seems to linger and weigh on me, making it hard to start fresh each day
Every night started over
Each day ends with the hope of starting anew
Underneath the power lines
In a place where there is an abundance of energy and noise
Last transmission from the island radio
My communication with the outside world is coming to an end
Double vision wrapped in last night's party clothes
I'm still feeling the effects of my previous night's indulgences and they're impacting my perception
I can't spend another night alone
Being by myself is too difficult for me to bear
I tried swimming but I can't get home
I've attempted to escape my current situation, but I'm still stuck
I could load the catapult and meet you on the other side
I'm willing to take a risk and do something outside of my comfort zone to be with you
You could fold the map in half, I wouldn't have to take this ride
If you came to me, it would be a lot easier for both us, and I wouldn't have to endure this struggle
Every day's just another flight
Life feels like an endless journey
Every flight's almost over
I'm constantly looking for the end of this journey, hoping it's within reach
The other side
A place that's different from where I am now
I wish that you were on what I was on
I want us to be on the same page
But you were only on my mind
You're not actually with me, just a thought in my head
Yeah, I'm so gone
I'm completely out of it
This is my last transmission from the island radio
This is the end of my connection to the outside world for now
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Bigbear91890
I come back to this every few months. Still the best metal cover on youtube!
CodeMasterful
This is just pure epicness i craped my pants when i heard this, good job man!
KrRrMs10
another I wish I could download. Insanely amazing.
myflawedmind
epic....pure and simple....i regret ever hearing this without your re-do
Raymond MacDonald
If all pop music was written like this I'd actually listen to it,
Brandon Poe
2:57 so fuckin dank dude i love this 3:14 also so nice bro 5 stars all the way
alexander brown
this is fantastic, I thought the tik tok one was good but this one is even better
Ismael Valenzuela
Yes we definitely need more of these man. Mediafire?
James Drew
you need to do more of these please
SCOTT REID
this is awesome, is there a link to download???