The song "Islands" by Josef Salvat explores themes of loneliness, self-doubt, and the desire for connection. The lyrics depict the singer's realization that despite everyone ultimately having the same destination in life (death), it may not be enough to make meaningful connections with others. The singer observes his friends getting married, starting families, and settling down, while he feels stuck and out of touch. He describes himself as living too fast but also feeling like it's not enough. The chorus reflects the singer's belief that he is isolated like an island, unable to fully connect with others. He feels a sense of despair as the years pass by, and his mother blames him for his own situation. He longs for some kind of event, like a shipwreck, to disrupt his life and bring about change. But he acknowledges that with the way things are going, he doesn't know when that change will come. In the second verse, the singer contemplates leaving the city he's in because he doesn't feel like he fits in. He acknowledges that he and someone else are not the same, but he would still blindly fall for them if given the chance. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the singer's sense of isolation and his yearning for a shipwreck-like event to disrupt his life. The bridge provides a glimmer of hope as the singer notes that the ship will eventually come, but urges himself and others not to worry about it. He wants reassurance that he is where he needs to be, hoping for connection and understanding. Overall, "Islands" delves into the feelings of isolation, yearning for connection, and the longing for change in one's life. The song's lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels disconnected from the world and is in search of something or someone to bring meaning and happiness to their life.
