Girl on an Island
Escape to Solitude: Unveiling the Island's Silent Wisdom
Lyrics
There once was an island
Introduction to the existence of an island.
Further than any boat had reached
The island is extremely remote, beyond where any boat has traveled.
And she sat there in silence
Depiction of a person (she) sitting there in quietness.
Alone but at ease
Despite being alone, she feels comfortable and tranquil.
A spell was upon her
She is under the influence of an enchantment or captivating force.
Her body could never leave
Physically unable to depart from the island.
But her mind would travel multitudes
Her thoughts and imagination can roam far beyond the island.
You and I could not conceive
Other people cannot comprehend the depth of her mental travels.
When the night sky's your only friend
When the night is the only company she has.
When you're tired of playing pretend
She grows weary of pretending or putting up a facade.
When the ground under your feet
Her surroundings feel unreal or insubstantial.
Feels like no more than a dream
The ground beneath her seems like an illusion.
And you're in over your head
She's overwhelmed or deeply involved in something.
And your instincts are not fed
Her natural instincts or intuitions are not being satisfied.
Well, you're not free
Despite her physical freedom, she doesn't feel liberated.
You don't feel free
Emphasizing the lack of freedom she experiences.
There's no time to be
There isn't an opportunity for a certain experience or feeling.
On that island with me
There's no chance or desire to be with her on the isolated island.
Far away from the city
Contrasting the island's distance from urban areas.
From the litter and poverty
Highlighting the absence of clutter and impoverishment there.
From the fast paced monotony
Escaping the rapid and tedious routine of city life.
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