The Island
Echoes of Turmoil: Seeking Solace Amidst Chaos
Lyrics
They say the skies of Lebanon are burning
Refers to a conflict or crisis in Lebanon, portraying a sense of chaos and destruction.
Those mighty cedars bleeding in the heat
Describes the impact on nature, with the iconic cedar trees suffering in the intense heat.
They're showing puctures on the television
Highlights the media's coverage of the crisis, possibly suggesting a distant and detached perspective.
Women and children dying in the street
Portrays the grim reality of innocent lives, especially women and children, being lost in the conflict.
Ant we're still at it in our own place
Reflects on the persistence of problems in the singer's own surroundings despite global issues.
Still trying to reach the future thru' the past
Expresses a continuous struggle to move forward while being anchored by the past.
Still trying to care tomorrow from a tombstone.
Conveys the difficulty of finding hope and optimism for the future.
But hey! Don't listen to me!
Suggests a degree of skepticism or cynicism, urging the listener not to take the singer too seriously.
Cos this wasn't ment to be no sad song
Asserts that the intention is not to create a sad song despite the serious subject matter.
We've heard to much of that before
Acknowledges an oversaturation of sad songs and a desire for a different emotional tone.
Right now I only want to be here with you
Expresses a desire for a present moment with a loved one, seeking solace and connection.
Till the morning dew comes falling
Imagery of waiting until the morning dew falls, possibly signifying a longing or anticipation.
I want to take you to the island
Expresses a desire to escape to an idealized place, symbolized by "the island."
And trace your footprints in the sand
Symbolic gesture of following the footsteps of the loved one, suggesting a romantic connection.
And in the evening when the sun goes down
Envisions making love to the backdrop of the ocean's sound, emphasizing a sensual and romantic experience.
We'll make love to the sound of the ocean.
Continues the romantic imagery, creating an intimate atmosphere with the mention of the ocean.
They're raising banners over by the markets
Describes political activities, possibly indicating the manipulation of public opinion.
Whitewashing slogans on the shipyard walls
Highlights the propaganda and deception present in societal structures.
Witch doctors praying for a mighty showdown
Refers to religious or mystical practices anticipating a significant event or conflict.
No way our holy flag is gonna fall
Asserts the resilience and pride associated with a national flag, suggesting resistance.
Up here we scrifice our children
Describes a sacrifice of the younger generation for the nostalgia of the past.
To feed the worn out dreams of yesterday
Points out the perpetuation of outdated dreams at the expense of the youth.
And teach them dying will lead us into glory
Criticizes the glorification of death as a means to achieve glory or honor.
But hey! Don't listen ...
Reiterates the earlier advice not to take the singer's perspective too seriously.
Now I know us plain folks don't see all the story
Acknowledges the limited perspective of ordinary people, hinting at the complexity of the situation.
And I know this peace and love's just copping out
Suggests skepticism about the genuineness of peace and love, viewing them as avoidance tactics.
And I guess these young boys dying in the ditches
Comments on the paradox of young people sacrificing their lives in the name of freedom.
Is just what being free is all about
Posits that the sacrifice is a consequence of the abstract concept of freedom.
And how this twisted wreckage down on Main Street
Describes a scene of destruction, possibly indicating the aftermath of conflict on a local level.
Will bring us all together in the end
Foresees a collective coming together in the face of destruction, suggesting unity through adversity.
And we'll go marching down the road to freedome
Projects a hopeful vision of marching towards freedom as a collective goal.
Freedome
Repeats the emphasis on "freedom," underscoring its significance in the narrative.
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