Living on an Island
Island Reflections: Loneliness, Friendship, and Escapism
Lyrics
Easy when you're number one
Being at the top is easy
Everybody say you're having fun
Public perception is that you're enjoying yourself
Smiling for the public eye
Putting on a happy face for the public
When your body say you want to die
Despite the public image, internally feeling a desire for escape or relief
Living on an island
Current state of living in isolation or detachment
Looking at another line
Contemplating another aspect of life
Waiting for my friend to come
Anticipating the arrival of a friend
And we'll get high
Planning to consume substances to alter consciousness
Hugh he got a real nice place
A friend named Hugh has an attractive dwelling
Cruxie gonna be there soon
Another friend named Cruxie is expected soon
And I just want to see his face
Expressing eagerness to see Cruxie
I'm getting lonely in my empty room
Feeling isolated and lonely in an empty space
Living on an island
Continuing the theme of living in isolation
Working at another line
Engaged in work or activity as a distraction
Waiting for my friend to come
Awaiting the company of a friend
And we'll get high
Reiterating the intention to consume substances for recreation
Passing time away in blue skies
Passing time under serene skies
Thinking of the smile in her eyes
Reflecting on a past romantic memory
Easy, it's easy
Reassuring oneself that the current situation is manageable
Living on an island
Repeating the theme of living in isolation on an island
Oh boy, we're having fun
Affirmation that despite isolation, there's enjoyment
Living on an island
Reflecting on past actions while living on the island
Thinking 'bout the things I've done
Contemplating the consequences of past actions
Living on an island
Repeating the theme of living in isolation
Searching for an other line
Seeking alternative ways to pass the time
Waiting for my friend to come
Anticipating the arrival of a friend once again
And we'll get high
Reiteration of the plan to consume substances with the friend
Waiting for my friend to come
Reaffirming the anticipation of the friend's arrival
And we'll get high
Reaffirmation of the plan to consume substances
I said we're gonna get high
Expressing determination to get high
Yeah, we're gonna get high
Repeating the resolution to get high
We're gonna touch the sky
Aspiring to reach new heights, possibly metaphorical
Sky...sky...sky...sky...sky...sky...
Repeating the idea of reaching for the sky
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