The son of a pastor, Windsor Drive singer Kipp Wilde was raised in a musical family. Performing in churches throughout his youth, Kipp was deeply inspired by the sounds and message of southern gospel songs and hymns. Then at age 14, Kipp purchased his first Ben Folds Five album. Soon after he discovered the music of U2, and both artists would serve as strong, early influences on Kipp’s desire to compose and perform music. Through a mutual friend at school, Kipp was introduced to drummer Owen Jones and the two began playing church shows together. Around this time, bassist Jon Wasleske was invited to drop by a rehearsal at the band’s tiny practice space on Windsor Drive. The chemistry with Jon was so strong that he quickly became a full time member of the burgeoning group. Multi-instrumentalist Dan Sukow rounded out the four piece when he joined as the sole guitar player in the band.
Windsor Drive’s foundation lies in the strength of its songs. Memorable melodies will transport you to that “other” place, where everyone longs for that connection to something or someone. Kipp Wilde’s distinctive vocals are delivered with a melodic sincerity, and his thoughtful lyrics emanate themes of hope, love, and longing. Fortified by a landscape of driving guitars, delicately intense keyboards, and a rhythm section that steadily steers the entire sonic ship, the band’s songs will do more than just not disappoint. They will inspire. “Growing up in a small Midwest town where everyone pretty much knows everyone, we were able to stay true to our roots and musical influences and shield ourselves from short trends in the industry that exist in major metropolitan areas. This has helped us create timeless music,” says singer Kipp Wilde.
Windsor Drive’s music is anthemic without pretense. Their songs have a broad appeal, and yet somehow resonate in an uniquely personal way with the listener. “Do what you do best” is the recurring lyric in the song “Fall” from the 2009 Bridges EP. With a new album’s worth of material and a solid touring schedule booked, Windsor drive continue to do what they do best, which is writing some of the strongest songs around and performing them live with their very own unique mix of fiery passion and spirited grace.
The Island
Windsor Drive Lyrics
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and you feel so misunderstood
you're a work of art,
in progress
but you always got more to prove
and i was ..?..
to a world of which you dream
you're not quite what you seem
and its cold outside
lets take a walk in time
to the island, to the mountain
where we lost our minds
electric and prone to give in
left your mark on society, your friends, and your wrist
now im outside ..?.. you in
and your ways and excuses for living in sin
and you say i love you
oh, how we tell such lies
and its cold outside lets a walk in time
to the island, to the mountain
where we lost our minds
fall into my sweet surrender
i wont say a word
and its cold outside
lets take a walk in time
to the island, to the mountain
where we lost our minds
and its cold outside lets take a walk in time
to the island, to the mountain
where we lost our minds
The lyrics to Windsor Drive's song "The Island" speak to the complexity of human nature and the struggle of feeling misunderstood. The opening lines suggest that the subject of the song is obstinate in nature and often feels like they have to prove themselves. They are described as a work of art in progress, implying that they are constantly evolving and growing.
The next lines hint at a sense of longing and yearning for a different world that the subject dreams of. They are described as taking pieces from everyone, suggesting that they may borrow qualities or characteristics from others but still remain somewhat enigmatic.
The chorus brings a shift in tone, as the lyrics mention the cold outside and the suggestion to take a walk in time to the island and the mountain where they lost their minds. This could be interpreted as a metaphorical journey to a place of emotional turmoil and confusion.
The second verse describes the subject as electric and prone to giving in, perhaps alluding to their unpredictable nature and their ability to leave a lasting impact on society and the people around them. The mention of marking society, friends, and their wrist hints at a troubled past or scars that they carry with them.
The lyrics mention the phrase "you say I love you, oh, how we tell such lies," which implies a sense of dishonesty or insincerity in the subject's declarations of love. This line suggests a deeper layer of complexity and perhaps a lack of authenticity in their relationships.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the desire to escape and find solace in the island and the mountain where their minds were lost.
In summary, "The Island" by Windsor Drive delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of feeling misunderstood, the longing for a different world, the struggle with authenticity, and the desire to escape from emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Obstinant in nature
You have a stubborn and unyielding personality
and you feel so misunderstood
You often feel like people don't truly understand you
you're a work of art, in progress
You are constantly evolving and developing as an individual
but you always got more to prove
You constantly feel the need to prove yourself to others
and i was ..?.. to a world of which you dream
I was introduced to the world you aspire to be a part of
taking pieces from everyone, you're not quite what you seem
You absorb influences from various people, but you still maintain an enigmatic persona
and its cold outside
The external environment is inhospitable
lets take a walk in time
Let's embark on a journey through memories and experiences
to the island, to the mountain
Metaphorical destinations symbolizing escape and freedom
where we lost our minds
A place where we let go of our inhibitions and embraced our true selves
electric and prone to give in
You possess a captivating energy and a tendency to surrender to impulses
left your mark on society, your friends, and your wrist
You have made a significant impact on society, your relationships, and yourself
now im outside ..?.. you in
Now I am excluded or disconnected from your world
and your ways and excuses for living in sin
Your behavior and justifications for indulging in morally questionable actions
and you say i love you
You express love, but not necessarily sincerely
oh, how we tell such lies
We often deceive with our words, especially regarding love
fall into my sweet surrender
Allow yourself to fully submit to my embrace
i wont say a word
I will remain silent, allowing you to experience vulnerability without judgment
and its cold outside
The external environment remains harsh and unwelcoming
lets take a walk in time
Let's revisit our shared history and memories
to the island, to the mountain
Another reference to the metaphorical destinations for escape and liberation
where we lost our minds
Where we abandoned logic and rationality to fully immerse ourselves in the moment
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