Island
Willmon Trent Lyrics
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Endless an' open and in a moment she can change,
Like water flowin' and fillin' up my soul
No way of knowing how deep she really goes
An' sometimes I can predict her like the tides
An' some days her storm'll take me by surprise
[Chorus]
I'm her piece of solid ground
An' I'm the one that she can lean on,
When her waves come crashin' down
An' she's afraid that with the rain,
I'll drift away an' I'll disappear
But she's my ocean, an' I'm her island
I ain't goin' anywhere
What she don't know is
Before she came along,
I was goin' nowhere
So close to being gone
Just another drifter lost at sea,
Until the day her love surrounded me
[Chorus]
An' she's afraid that with the rain,
I'll drift away an' I'll disappear,
But I'm stayin' right here
'Cause she's my ocean, an' I'm her island
I ain't goin' anywhere
Yeah, I'm her island
The song "Island" by Willmon Trent is a heartfelt tribute to a partner who brings stability and purpose to the singer's life. The lyrics use ocean imagery to describe the unpredictability and depth of the singer's love for his partner. He compares her to the ocean, which is endless and constantly changing, but also able to fill his soul. He recognizes that their relationship can be unpredictable like the tides, but he is always a solid and dependable rock for her to lean on, even when she is overwhelmed by the waves of life. The singer acknowledges that he was once lost and directionless, but his partner's love has given him a sense of purpose and belonging. Despite any fears of being washed away by life's storms, the singer declares that he will always stay by his partner's side, because to him, she is his entire world.
One interesting fact about the song "Island" is that it was written by Willmon Trent himself. Trent is an American country music singer and songwriter from Texas who has written for numerous other artists, including Brad Paisley, Montgomery Gentry, and Randy Houser. "Island" was released as the lead single from Trent's 2006 album, "Broken In." The song peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Another interesting fact about the song is that its music video was filmed in Venice, California. The video features Trent playing his guitar on the beach and in the ocean, while various images of love and nature are interspersed throughout. The video was directed by Steven Goldmann, who has directed other music videos for country music artists such as Martina McBride and Faith Hill.
Here are the chords for "Island" by Willmon Trent (capo on the second fret):
Verse 1:
G D Am C
G D Am C
G D Am C
D Am C
Chorus:
G Em C D
G Em C D
G Em C D
G Em C D
Verse 2:
G D Am C
G D Am C
G D Am C
D Am C
Chorus:
G Em C D
G Em C D
G Em C D
G Em C D
Bridge:
Em C G D/F#
Em C G D/F#
Em C G D/F#
D Am C D
Chorus:
G Em C D
G Em C D
G Em C D
G Em C D
Line by Line Meaning
She's like the ocean that takes my breath away
She is the most beautiful and overwhelming force in my life, just like the ocean's majestic power and vastness.
Endless an' open and in a moment she can change,
She is an endless being full of unknowns and can change in an instant, like how the unpredictable ocean can be calm and then suddenly turn into a storm.
Like water flowin' and fillin' up my soul
She fills me up completely and nourishes my soul like water, which is essential for life.
No way of knowing how deep she really goes
There's no telling how far she can go, as she is full of mysteries, depths and complexity that is beyond my reach.
An' sometimes I can predict her like the tides
Although she can be unpredictable, sometimes her patterns are noticeable and can be predicted, much like the tides of the ocean.
An' some days her storm'll take me by surprise
However, there are still days when her sudden and powerful outburst surprises me and leaves me unprepared, much like an unexpected storm on the ocean.
But I'm her rock up on the shoreline
Despite her turbulent nature, I remain her solid foundation, much like a rock on the shoreline that resists the force of the ocean's waves.
I'm her piece of solid ground
I offer her a stable and steady presence, as a piece of solid ground in the midst of an ocean that can be chaotic and disorienting.
An' I'm the one that she can lean on,
I provide her with support and strength, someone she can rely on without question.
When her waves come crashin' down
When life throws its unpredictable and stressful moments at her, I'm there to help her handle them, much like a sailor navigating rough waters.
An' she's afraid that with the rain, I'll drift away an' I'll disappear
She fears losing me when times are tough, when the rain falls and the storms rage. She worries that I'll be swept away and lost, much like a sailor lost at sea.
But she's my ocean, an' I'm her island
Despite her unpredictability and potential for turmoil, I love her deeply and completely, like an island loves being surrounded by the vast ocean.
I ain't goin' anywhere
No matter what happens, I'll always stay by her side and remain steadfast in my commitment, just like how an island stays permanently rooted in place in the midst of an ever-changing ocean.
What she don't know is, Before she came along, I was goin' nowhere
Before she entered my life, I was lost and without direction, searching aimlessly for purpose and meaning.
So close to being gone, Just another drifter lost at sea,
I was on the brink of giving up and becoming just another casualty of life, like a sailor lost at sea with no hope of rescue.
Until the day her love surrounded me
However, her love enveloped me and offered me a sense of purpose, just like an island in the midst of an ocean provides a sense of security and stability to sailors.
But I'm stayin' right here
Despite her fears, I am committed to being by her side through it all, never wavering or leaving her alone in her struggles.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BART B BUTLER, DAVE TURNBULL, TRENT WILLMON
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