Islands
Youth Killed It Lyrics
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Drama and aggravations
Go on get on with it
While I'm inside on my PlayStation
I tend to close the curtains
And put my phone on silent
While everyone is seeking something
I'll just carry on hiding
To get away I need money
Maybe I should go and rob some banks
Flee from the border on a boat
I just want to cast away with Tom Hanks
The worlds gonna end one day
And I don't want to be around you lot
I'd rather be on my own in a cave
Counting all the rocks I got
I wanna live by myself,
I wanna live by myself on an island
As I don't like people
But I don't really have that wealth
I don't really have that wealth
So I can't buy an Island
So I'm stuck with people
I got a bit of Facebook phobia
I don't want to see your Snapchat
You don't have to send me a message mate
As I don't want to chat back
Do I need to paint a picture?
Simple as white and black
Does Neil Buchanan need to tell you
You're giving me an 'art attack'?
My door is locked and I'm not letting anyone in yeah
It's not what I want to do
And Social media blocked from letting anyone in yeah
It's just what I want to do
And I'll be on my own
Counting all the rocks I got.
The song "Islands" by Youth Killed It is a reflection on the desire to escape from the distractions and pressures of modern society. The main theme is the desire to live in isolation, away from other people, and all the noise and drama of everyday life. The opening lines set this tone, as the singer explains that he cannot deal with situations, drama, or aggravations and instead prefers to stay inside, play his PlayStation, and hide from the world. He feels that everyone else is seeking something that he has no interest in and would rather be on his own, in his own cave, counting rocks.
The song acknowledges that the desire to escape is not easy and usually requires money or resources that the singer does not have. He jokes about robbing banks or fleeing on a boat like Tom Hanks in Castaway but knows that this is not realistic. He struggles with social media and the constant barrage of messages and notifications, indicating that even in solitude, the world can still find a way to intrude. The final lines confirm that the singer is happy to be alone and counting rocks rather than engaging with other people.
Overall, "Islands" is a statement on the need for space and simplicity in an age of constant connectivity and complexity. It speaks to the desire to disappear and be alone, a feeling that many people can relate to in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't deal with situations
I am unable to cope with challenging circumstances
Drama and aggravations
Disruptive conflicts and annoyances
Go on get on with it
Proceed with whatever you were doing
While I'm inside on my PlayStation
When I am occupying myself with video games at home
I tend to close the curtains
I typically shut out external light sources
And put my phone on silent
I switch off my phone's audio notifications
While everyone is seeking something
While everybody is pursuing a particular objective
I'll just carry on hiding
I will persist in avoiding contact with others
To get away I need money
To escape from society, I require funds
Maybe I should go and rob some banks
Perhaps I could steal from financial institutions
Flee from the border on a boat
Escape from the country using a vessel
I just want to cast away with Tom Hanks
I aspire to be stranded on an island with the actor Tom Hanks
The worlds gonna end one day
Eventual apocalypse is inevitable
And I don't want to be around you lot
I do not desire to be in the presence of you all
I'd rather be on my own in a cave
I would be more content isolated in a cavern
Counting all the rocks I got
Tallying the number of stones in my possession
I wanna live by myself,
I want to exist independently
I wanna live by myself on an island
I want to reside solitarily on an isle
As I don't like people
Since I harbor distaste towards humanity
But I don't really have that wealth
However, I do not possess the finances for this plan
So I can't buy an Island
Therefore, I am incapable of purchasing an island
So I'm stuck with people
Consequently, I am confined to society
I got a bit of Facebook phobia
I experience a certain dread from Facebook
I don't want to see your Snapchat
I do not want to be shown your Snapchat posts
You don't have to send me a message mate
It is unnecessary to message me, friend
As I don't want to chat back
Since I do not wish to engage in conversation
Do I need to paint a picture?
Should I illustrate my point more clearly?
Simple as white and black
It's as straightforward as two colors: white and black
Does Neil Buchanan need to tell you
Do I have to spell it out like Neil Buchanan?
You're giving me an 'art attack'?
Are you making me so frustrated that I am experiencing an 'art attack'?
My door is locked and I'm not letting anyone in yeah
I have secured my entrance and am barring external admission
It's not what I want to do
It is not my preference
And Social media blocked from letting anyone in yeah
I have also blocked social media from contacting me
It's just what I want to do
It is simply what I desire
And I'll be on my own
Therefore, I will be unaccompanied
Counting all the rocks I got.
I will be engaging in the solitary counting of my rock collection
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Jack Murphy
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مسلمة فخورة
and here is a song that describes perfectly how I feel about people. fantastic song, guys! x
Tom Smith
How do you guys keep getting better? This song is huge!
Leannaire
What a f*cking BANGER!!! How has this not got millions of views?! Thanks to Kerrang I heard this lit tune :P
Sunfizz Inc.
This is the song we needed, but don't deserve.
Loftt Far
Okay so I've been listening to this song for a long while now, and it bugs me how under-appreciated it is!
Gavin Caney
How have I only just heard this? Absolute banger!
TheFuzzieBoy
Amazing, love it!
Spam Attack
Such a perfect track
qwertywtflol
Funny, good tempo, fresh, vibrate. Sign me up!
Rude Records
Where do we sign you up? 🙃