Island

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Sep. 10, 20211 viewer

Island Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Where did you go again?
Did your head fall down a rabbit hole?
All he wanted was in
But I let him down and he let me go

[Chorus]
Now I'm sorry (And I'm sorry)
I promise it won't happen again
Yeah, I'm sorry (And I'm sorry)
I promise I won't hurt you again, not again
Not again

[Verse 2]
I left you drownin'
And your clothes were off and your skin was white
My heart poundin'
But I pulled you out, brought you back to life

[Chorus]
Now I'm sorry (And I'm sorry)
I promise it won't happen again
Yeah, I'm sorry (And I'm sorry)
I promise I won't hurt you again

[Refrain]
We're standin' alone at the edge of lament
I'm holdin' your heart in the palm of my hand
Singin'
Tell me again if the fear's in your head
I don't wanna let this come to an еnd
Singin'

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[Bridge]
I took you to the island
And I wrapped your cuts in the cloth I hеld
Your eyes howlin'
But I kissed your lips and I held your head

[Chorus]
Now I'm sorry (And I'm sorry)
I promise I won't hurt you again
Now I'm sorry (And I'm sorry)
I promise I won't do this again

[Refrain]
We're standin' alone at the edge of lament
I'm holdin' your heart in the palm of my hand
Singin'
Tell me again if the fear's in your head
I don't wanna let this come to an end
Singin'
Singin'
Tell me again if the fear's in your head
I don't wanna let this come to an end
Singin'

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What did Alice Merton say about "Island"?

It’s about trying to save something you held so close, but at the same time you’re watching it drift away and there’s nothing you can do.

—via Instagram Story on September 7, 2021

What have the artists said about the song?

“Island” is filled with desperation, angst and the overwhelming need not to give up. I imagined the situation of two people drowning at sea. One tries with all their strength and energy to pull the other to shore and bring them back to life.

—via XS Noise

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