Lyrics
I’m feeling pretty down
Expressing a feeling of sadness or melancholy
There’s rumors going round the town
Word is spreading around the community
There saying that you’re going but you’re saying that you’re staying
People claim you plan to leave, but you contradict that
And I don’t know if you’re gonna be around
Uncertainty about your presence in the future
When the trade winds come blowing
When the winds typical of the area blow
they blow away those who aren’t settled down
These winds remove those who lack stability
They pick up the dust and when they blow too much
The winds stir up debris, unsettling even strong foundations
Even the strongest roots get pulled out of ground
Even strong roots can be uprooted
Island fever
Feeling of discomfort associated with island life
I’m a believer
Belief in this feeling
That you can go far away
Belief in the possibility of going far away
But there’s still bills to pay
Responsibilities and financial obligations still exist
You’ll find out it's no holiday
Realization that it's not just leisure
Island fever
Reiteration of the discomfort associated with island life
I’m a believer
Reiteration of the belief in this feeling
That you can go far away
Belief in the possibility of leaving for distant places
But there’s still bills to pay
Reiteration of responsibilities and financial concerns
You’ll find out it's no holiday
Reiteration of the realization that it's not just leisure
Thought you landed a permanent vacation
Initial belief in a long-term vacation
Sipping mai tais with the sand between your toes
Imagery of enjoying leisure in a tropical setting
But when you're stuck in a rut and you can’t make a buck
When faced with difficulties making money
It's time to let the trades send you home
Suggesting it's time to return home due to financial struggle
Island fever
Reiteration of the discomfort associated with island life
I’m a believer
Reiteration of the belief in this feeling
That you can go far away
Belief in the possibility of leaving for distant places
But there’s still bills to pay
Reiteration of responsibilities and financial concerns
You’ll find out it's no holiday
Reiteration of the realization that it's not just leisure
Island fever
Reiteration of the discomfort associated with island life
I’m a believer
Reiteration of the belief in this feeling
That you can go far away
Belief in the possibility of leaving for distant places
But there’s still bills to pay
Reiteration of responsibilities and financial concerns
You’ll find out it's no holiday
Reiteration of the realization that it's not just leisure
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