In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Hello, my love
It's getting cold on this island
I'm sad alone
I'm so sad on my own
The truth is
We were much too young
Now I'm looking for you
Or anyone like you
We said goodbye
With the smile on our faces
Now you're alone
You're so sad on your own
The truth is
We ran out of time
Now you're looking for me
Or anyone like me
Hello, my love
It's getting cold on this island
I'm sad alone
I'm so sad on my own
The truth is
We were much too young
Now I'm looking for you
Or anyone like you
It's getting cold on this island
I'm sad alone
I'm so sad on my own
The truth is
We were much too young
Now I'm looking for you
Or anyone like you
We said goodbye
With the smile on our faces
Now you're alone
You're so sad on your own
The truth is
We ran out of time
Now you're looking for me
Or anyone like me
Hello, my love
It's getting cold on this island
I'm sad alone
I'm so sad on my own
The truth is
We were much too young
Now I'm looking for you
Or anyone like you
Lyrics submitted by notworthloving
Koop Island Blues Lyrics as written by Oscar Bangt Simonsson Ane Brun
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I can't believe no one has commented on this song yet.
I love this song too, great mood
Lucky you! I first heard this in So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 Ep10 Randi & Evan's dance. Terrific dance and unbelievable music!
Doesn't take a genius to figure out the content and meaning of this song. Obviously when two people are seperated they miss each other... or at least the feeling they had when near each othet
i also heard this song first time in SO U THINK YOU CAN DANCE, since than am in love with this song, it reflects the true feelings of people who are separated and now remind of the good time they had together. and seek the same time and memories
A relationship that seemed pretty meaningless for both of them... But now they are apart, they understand how much they miss and need each other... Years have passed but neither of them managed to find someone else to love so much... Back then they wanted more, but now all they desire is their first, teenage crush/love...:'-)
I heard this song on The Saboteur, and well... Fell in love with it. But well, yeah, the meaning is pretty easy to find, just the sadness that comes when you miss another person and the things you do... The video for this song is pretty depressing.
The meaning is pretty clear, but together with the official video this song tells a concrete story... I think the heroine is a prostitute reminiscing about her past with a certain guy. She then has a dream. The men that constantly appear in the video and the dream are all the fake men she has to work with, and the normal-looking guy that comes to her in the forest is the one she misses or wants to be with... Basically that's my interpretation.
"...Now you're looking for me / Or anyone like me..."
So they're looking for that one unique love & person? But then go on to say that anyone with a close resemblance will do?! ;-)
I haven't seen the video and the lyrics seem like throwaways but do add to the campy tone of this obviously retro song, a la Kat Edmonson.
However, I absolutely LOVE the languid jazzy treatment with the clarinet, trombone, and drum whisks blending so smoothly. The mix is superb. Bravo.