The XX : Islands

The couple, also known as The XX’s, in this song, “Islands”, have given up on their endless search for something more, someone better.

I don’t have to leave anymore
What I have is right here
Spend my nights and days before
Searching the world for what’s right here

Underneath and unexplored
Islands and cities I have looked
Here I saw
Something I couldn’t over look

I am yours now
So now I don’t ever have to leave
I’ve been found out
So now I’ll never explore

There’s a very peaceful, romantic, and reaffirming quality in the notion that you can find happiness in one true love.  I’d like to believe that we can be content and fulfilled, and that it won’t feel like settling, and that our eyes and minds will stop wandering. But isn’t the notion of an endless journey, constant exploration, meeting new people, and gaining new experiences also romantic? This couple burns its bridge to that lifestyle, and barely wants to imagine what it would be like if their island sunk.

See what I’ve done
That bridge is on fire
Going back to where I’ve been
I’m froze by desire
No need to leave

Where would I be
IF this were to go under
It’s a risk I’d take
I’m froze by desire
As if a choice I’d make

I am yours now
So now I don’t ever have to leave
I’ve been found out
So now I’ll never explore

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