Lyrics

Island

This is a lonely Island far out on a misty sea.
Like something God's forgotten, that wasn't meant to be.
Restless waves are chafing with their icy, salty hands;
The stony beach keeps ringing, voicing terrible commands.
I see no way to reach you, I've one oar but lost my boat.
There is no point in shouting, all my words stick in my throat.

Chorus There is a haunting folk song sang by people from islands:
Hailing heroes that master seas - but cannot help their tears.

I am no salty hero, I'm not good at facing up.
I wish that I could go away and make this music stop;
but nothing ever goes away, it's all here on the sand;
in sharper stones and rounder stones upon this piece of land.
Perhaps you'll take my hand and help me reach into your heart:
I need to be there with you, need to know we'll never part.

Chorus There is a haunting folk song sang by people from islands:
Hailing heroes that master seas - but cannot help their tears.

'Cause this is a lonely Island far out on a misty sea.
Like something God's forgotten, that wasn't meant to be.