I Am the Island
from A Collection of Creatures by Johnny Hollow
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lyrics
I am the island you need
My shores are here for you to sleep
My trees are here to cover you
To protect you from rain and sleet
I can make all kinds of things
For you to take, without the strings
I am the island you need
But there’s a tremor in me
It’s just underneath
It’s just underneath.
I feel a tremor in me
I want a release
I want a release
A collection of creatures
Beautiful, monstrous features
All of them here in servitude
With gratitude, you can be sure
I have placed all of them here
For you to love, no need to fear
I am the island you need
But there’s a tremor in me
It’s just underneath
It’s just underneath.
I feel a tremor in me
I want a release
I want a release
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My shores are here for you to sleep
My trees are here to cover you
To protect you from rain and sleet
I can make all kinds of things
For you to take, without the strings
I am the island you need
But there’s a tremor in me
It’s just underneath
It’s just underneath.
I feel a tremor in me
I want a release
I want a release
A collection of creatures
Beautiful, monstrous features
All of them here in servitude
With gratitude, you can be sure
I have placed all of them here
For you to love, no need to fear
I am the island you need
But there’s a tremor in me
It’s just underneath
It’s just underneath.
I feel a tremor in me
I want a release
I want a release
~
credits
from A Collection of Creatures,
released January 21, 2014
Lyrics by Vincent Marcone
Composed by Steve Hiehn, Vincent Marcone, Janine White, & Kitty Thompson
Janine White - vocals, keys
Steve Hiehn - programming, guitar
Kitty Thompson - cello
Vincent Marcone - vocals
Sam McLellan - bass
Mixed & mastered by Karl Mohr for Multibeat Creative.
Lyrics by Vincent Marcone
Composed by Steve Hiehn, Vincent Marcone, Janine White, & Kitty Thompson
Janine White - vocals, keys
Steve Hiehn - programming, guitar
Kitty Thompson - cello
Vincent Marcone - vocals
Sam McLellan - bass
Mixed & mastered by Karl Mohr for Multibeat Creative.
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We like to make noises that tickle your ears and scratch at your brain stem.
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