Islands

Discovering Love's Haven: Shakira's 'Islands' Unveiled
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Lyrics

I don't have to leave anymore

The speaker feels content and no longer feels the need to depart.

What I have is right here

The things the speaker desires or needs are present in their current situation.

Spend my nights and days before

In the past, the speaker spent time both day and night seeking something elsewhere.

Searching the world for what's right here

Despite searching the world, what the speaker sought was already in their vicinity.


Underneath and unexplored

The speaker refers to uncharted or unexplored territories.

Islands and cities I have looked

The speaker has scouted various places, both remote islands and bustling cities.

Here I saw

Here, in this place, the speaker observed something noteworthy.

Something I couldn't over look

The speaker discovered something significant that they couldn't ignore.


I am yours now

The speaker declares devotion or commitment to someone or something.

So now I don't ever have to leave

With this newfound connection, the speaker feels they don't need to go elsewhere.

I've been found out

The speaker's true nature or intentions have been revealed or understood.

So now I'll never explore

As a result, the speaker no longer desires to explore or venture out.

See what I've done

The speaker reflects on their actions and their consequences.

That bridge is on fire

There's a situation or relationship that's highly volatile or problematic.

Go back to where I've been

The speaker considers returning to their past experiences or places.

I'm froze by desire

The speaker feels captivated or immobilized by their intense longing or passion.

No need to leave

There's no longer a necessity or desire to depart from the current situation.


Where would I be

The speaker ponders the hypothetical outcome if their current situation were to fail.

If this were to go under

The speaker acknowledges the risk involved if their current situation were to collapse.

It's a risk I'd take

They would willingly take the risk, despite the consequences.

I'm froze by desire

The speaker feels immobilized or captivated by their intense longing or passion (repeated).

As if a choice I'd make?

The speaker questions if they truly have a choice in their current state of desire.


I am yours now

Reiteration of the speaker's commitment or devotion to someone or something.

So now I don't ever have to leave

With this commitment, the speaker feels they no longer need to depart (repeated).

I've been found out

The speaker's true nature or intentions have been revealed or understood (repeated).

So now I'll never explore

As a result, the speaker no longer desires to explore or venture out (repeated).

I am yours now, I am yours now

Reaffirmation of the speaker's commitment or devotion.

So now I don't ever have to leave

With this reaffirmed commitment, the speaker feels they no longer need to depart (repeated).

I've been found out, I've been found out

The speaker's true nature or intentions have been revealed or understood (repeated).

So now I'll never explore

As a result, the speaker no longer desires to explore or venture out (repeated).


See what I've done

Reflection on the consequences of the speaker's actions.

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