Caroline Polachek - Welcome To My Island [Official Music Video]

[@VexWerewolf]

I don't know why people are having such a hard time with this video. The story is obvious: Caroline meets you in a coffee shop, you drop acid together in a box, then she turns into a manticore and says something that gives you a panic attack and chases you through a construction site trying to explain herself, and to make it up to you she invites you along on her latest museum heist. Whatever was in the jug you stole caused her to have a very severe allergic reaction, so you take her back to your place. Then you turn into a goat and she throws you into the sea. Like, very obvious three act structure here folks, perfectly straightforward storytelling. Really don't see what the problem is.

[@aryanm1919]

Thank you for this.

[@WireMosasaur]

10/10, makes perfect sense, my only critique is that was a chimera not a manticore

[@haute03]

Thank you for this very clear and concise explanation, it is much appreciated!

[@0002pA]

This is actually my fetish.

[@kantakouzini]

@@WireMosasaur yes! thank you

[@toxicallypink]

literal siren. saw her live and still can't get over how good she is

[@AsadDelRey]

She’s coming to my area in May. I really hope i can see her.

[@VickyDPi]

I saw Huge Danny call her “Lord Siren” and that is pinpoint accurate imo

[@tannervargas9672]

she is an ethereal POWERHOUSE live, can't really explain it

[@angelinalaake]

Same!!!

[@teejay08]

its called "kulning" in swedish, its an old art where you called on your lifestock (cows, pigs, sheep, reindeer etc) heres an example kzbin.info/www/bejne/gafXhWaLrs2cmLM

[@jacksonwright5145]

That first twenty seconds of singing is one of the craziest, most impressive intros to an album I've ever heard

[@albamelian5106]

Agreee!!!! Check last Stromae album... also crazy good!

[@ashtyn4856]

There's a 2 octave drop at the end of the acapella intro, just wild

[@stupidbikes9671]

It's too bad it turned to trash immediately afterwards.

[@kingofhearts9020]

@@stupidbikes9671holy L

[@jordy.5]

​@@stupidbikes9671imagine being this wrong

[@paulfitz6614]

I'm an older person who has 40+ years of musical exploration. When I was 12 I heard Kate Bush and she blew my mind with her creativity and unique vision. Since then, only a handful of female artists have blown me away like that, like Tori Amos, PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple, St Vincent, Florence Welch. Caroline Polachek definitely up there with those greats. Happy to be alive at a time when artists like this are making music. This is an absolute ****ng banger.

[@henrique.2975]

Do you like/recommend any female singer from brazil or south america?

[@stevejhkhfda]

PJ Harvey was always massively over-rated primarily by simp music critics IMO. But otherwise I agree but you left out FKA Twigs....

[@LaurelDelRey]

Lana del rey?

[@desireandfire]

fiona apple and PJ Harvey ❤️❤️

[@desireandfire]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@stevejhkhfdapj harvey makes fantastic music... fka twigs as well.

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

If someone notices this, I’m still alive and fighting depression

[@deborahhenderson149]

Sorry i have just noticed your comment. Ist time seeing this video by Caroline. But I just want to send you some blessings that you are doing ok and hopefully your mood will be uplifted somehow in the future. PEACE AND LOVE FROM A STRANGER IN ENGLAND.

[@davidhawley3337]

God bless you.

[@leporiaantic]

Let's fight it! You've got this!!!!! I already know how cyute ya are based on ur username. You can't even hide it as an anon youtube lurker. We need people like you to fight the good fight :)

[@ChristopherSadlowski]

Hey, you still hanging in there? I've had problems with depression since I was a kid. It got so bad I needed to take medication for it for a few years. You can stumble through it, most of us do, and there are people around you who can help. It can feel impossible most days, but reach out; no one should walk this road alone.

[@natalieparker9710]

Noticing it now. I hope you're okay.

[@archwayofcesar]

The official album cover is gorgeous

[@babylegrand7653]

Yes

[@podfruwajk4]

Is there Danny with his kid in the bg??

[@lequinntessential]

The album cover made me look hard and long at it. The perspective, composition, drama, etc. - all perfect!

[@Whatsth3b1g1d3a]

I’ve never heard a song more clearly designed to be the opening song of a concert setlist - what a genius

[@paulmaxwell-walters8861]

I saw her open her set at the Sydney Opera House with this two weeks ago. It sent everyone wild! Perfect intro to an album and setlist.

[@charli.7889]

and wow was it amazing when I saw her and she opened on it. those opening wails, shivers down the spine

[@avargas2081]

who is here after listening the everasking edition? such a beautiful album and it's so cool that she released both on valentine's day! it feels like a warm hug from a friend 💘💝

[@ClaytonGoldhawk]

Love that Caroline isnt afraid to embrace campy fun in her videos. The fucking boar hand holding really got me 🤣

[@arian_motta]

it's the minotaur from the Bunny is a Rider video :)

[@lauraa.w.7090]

@@arian_motta Are we sure it’s just a reference to that? Because I get the sense that this song and music video are allusions to Circe. The hoof could be a nod to how she turns several of Odysseus’ men into pigs! 🧐

[@joachimpearson4892]

@@lauraa.w.7090 oh shit yeah, on a special island!

[@SoCalDreamer91]

@@lauraa.w.7090 ooh that’s a good one! “Billions “ was rich with Greco-Roman imagery and references to Dionysus, the cornucopia, etc., so I wouldn’t be surprised if that was her intention. We stan a queen who knows her classical mythology

[@shade247]

Time stamp? Didn’t see.

[@johnele7867]

EASTER EGGS 0:42 Bunny is a rider (Boxes) 1:25 Billions (Trays) 1:30 Smoke "teased song" (volcano) 3:33 Sunset (tanning session at the rooftop) 3:50 the album cover this mv is probably an intro to the album

[@chair9749]

it is the intro

[@Synorchism]

The hoof might also be a reference to the minotaur in the bunny video

[@blackneon15]

3:10 is a reference to both bunny is a rider with the minotaur and also sunset

[@majordelilah]

there’s a plate with blood and butter which i’ve heard may be a song on the album

[@sothrothea]

Manifest A visual album 🤩

[@lamagique6336]

Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Imogen Heap all rolled into one fantastic talented package. Thank you world....I needed this 🙏

[@1gnore_me.]

this song has potential to become an all-time pop classic

[@yuenmienyu]

I’m surprised she isn’t charting on mainstream charts

[@lylysmusiclover]

@@yuenmienyu I'm so surprised too

[@thecoldscoop]

I consider it

[@vant1280]

slept on

[@HOWEZY4769]

​​@@lylysmusicloverthis is still a bit too out there for mainstream. That's good though. The artistry is so high quality the album will inspire other artists. She's like a modern day lorde

[@lukasbocek4344]

I felt that “nothing’s gonna be the same again” in my stomach. Caroline made sure we understood

[@teejay08]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ-oq5mXaZiJfJo

[@djdonofficial6743]

Absolutely a song about the Epstein island 👹

[@teejay08]

@kuomaxis5137 i found it beautiful, passionate. it might mean something mean but i dont care, it makes me happy. "without music, life would be a mistake" - nietzsche.

[@teejay08]

@@djdonofficial6743 wtg ruin a good song 😭😭😭

[@rachelbloom5842]

I see it as a reflection on her father having died in 2020 of covid, while Caroline was in lockdown across continents, having to say goodbye remotely. In my interpretation, she is speaking to her dad in funeral dress. I hear a *lot* of grief on this album, in addition to wondrous desire. Crude Drawing of an Angel also feels heartbreaking in this way. But anyway, the flat affect she uses to say “welcome to my island/hope you like me, you ain’t leavin” while in the bottom of a box/in a parched sandscape also reads to me as someone grieving/depressed needing connection while being aware they are stuck in their lower places.

[@KingKiaXXVII]

watching all caroline’s MV is like staring at expensive paintings in the museum

[@SPECIALPERSON11]

Literally

[@KingKiaXXVII]

@Nymph okay but we dont need to down other woman🖤

[@davidferreira7535]

some state of the art shit

[@zombiebillofthedead]

While also kinda high, but just a bit

[@Pkg597]

Why is this accurate

[@isabelalexis]

I am desperate for a song with the vibes of the beginning of this song. The power chords, heart wrenching vocals… the whole shebang

[@cicekoglan]

3:09 it's me guys, im the minotaur she's dragging to the beach

[@chrondog18]

Love it

[@landi76]

no its satan - its a goat not a cow´s claw

[@intheory9772]

Caroline is always on the move in her videos, but she really hoofed it for this one.

[@AsadDelRey]

Yeah her music vids are good cardio for her lol 💪🔥👌

[@Peterkass235]

Haha 😂

[@andyfabriciopiottilopez5866]

This one is as good as the door video

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

Ba dum TSS 😜

[@robertoconti1796]

Good for us!!

[@esdraslopes6414]

I love that the "hey hey hey HEY" are exactly the same as the ones in "Look at me Now"

[@ejaythach6914]

Exactly what I thought too

[@maraschinomars1280]

it's a direct sample, from what i gather -- i think she said so on her twitter

[@sj-ul8kl]

I saw her live in concert in April-- and I am not exaggerating when I say it was easily one of the greatest performances I had ever seen live. and I've been to a looot of concerts. Her artistry is unlike any other in this current age-- she is an icon in the making

[@charli.7889]

same, she is one of the best live artists I've ever seen

[@KozakBabai]

Extremely, dangerously, viciously UNDERRATED here on KZbin.

[@itsPaulLucas]

these singles so far are so amazing, I hope you keep on serving cvnt okay 👌

[@felipelozano3378]

come back from reteirment icon!

[@stellavroom]

omg paul 4.0 is back

[@geoffreyt6996]

We love u Paul

[@VickyDPi]

What does it mean to serve c*nt ???

[@hrrycc]

caroline’s energy is so witchy and chaotic, i love it. this is so insanely beautiful 😮‍💨🖤

[@user-rv7ge1tc4l]

@Popcrave this is not twitter, you might have gotten lost

[@lolzXPkellz]

@Popcrave racist, loud and wrong. Both of these ladies are incredibly talented in their own lane.

[@PekitiTirsiaKaliFrance]

Because you as sick as she is...

[@Pkg597]

@@PekitiTirsiaKaliFranceperiod!!! sick queens 👸🏽

[@randoliof]

I'm a guy and total metal head. Stumbled on this song, and was blown away by her voice. Love it

[@mercube]

Lyrics Welcome to my island See the palm trees wave in the wind Welcome to my island Hope you like me, you ain't leaving Welcome to my island See the palm trees wave in the wind Welcome to my island Hope you like me, you ain't leaving Desire, I wanna turn into you Desire, I wanna turn into you Float on the ocean blue Float on the ocean blue Welcome to my island See the palm trees wave in the wind Welcome to my island Hope you like me, you ain't leaving Desire, I wanna turn into you Desire, I wanna turn into you Float on the ocean blue Float on the ocean blue I am my father's daughter in the end He says, "Watch your ego, watch your head, girl You're so smart, so talented But now the water's turning red And it's all your fault, and it's all your mess And you're all alone, can't go to bed Too high on your adrenaline You gotta go somewhere where you can't pretend Go forget the rules, forget your friends Just you and your reflection 'Cause nothing's gonna be the same again No, nothing's gonna be the same again" Desire Float on the ocean blue Float on the ocean blue

[@MMUTG3R]

And a welcome to your, little mertle turtle 🐢

[@tamf6432]

Anyone else noticed it's a song from Calypso to Odysseus? With all the siren intro and with the "father's daughter" thing? Having concrete Greek Mythology vibes here. Brilliant as always✨

[@cyberpet9385]

yesss!!! and her nature captures those vibes tremeeeeendously

[@rickrocks007]

She's always got this kind of imagery going. Somehow I think she is creating an entire mythology reboot.

[@pinoyyya6948]

i dont know these people were they on flavor of love

[@obscuracamaria2931]

Can you explain the father's daughter thing? I thought it was about her father, what's the link w/Calypso there

[@Fierlapin]

Oui j'y ai songé. Il y a également une allusion au labyrinthe du Minotaure dans Bunny is a rider. Dans So hot that you hurts my feeling peut être à Perséphone.

[@stavrdust5937]

love how the ending is a nod to the album cover in a way, she's a genius

[@Scroolewse]

I think she just likes the Koss headphones (they are great headphones)

[@Progger11]

​@@Scroolewse OP was referring to the train.

[@Scroolewse]

@@Progger11 I was referring to the headphones

[@AsadDelRey]

This song has been on repeat since it released on Spotify. It sounds great in the car 🔥👌 she was my top artist for 2022 Spotify wrapped.

[@RavenCategories]

@Popcrave what did sza do? :^o

[@bjawrk2926]

@Popcrave who asked

[@AsadDelRey]

@P0PCRAVEwhat about SZA? I love all the stars ft. Kendrick Lamar.

[@AsadDelRey]

@P0PCRAVEwhat does “busy flopping with SOS” mean?

[@kkorova]

Mine too!!!

[@letsalllovelein]

Proud to say i was playing this song on a loop for like a month straight. One of my best moments, not gonna lie.

[@raulomargarzaguzman7543]

same 😂

[@nunuvyobiznes9149]

What genetic defect have been diagnosed with? Sounds like Downs. No shame. Just wondering.

[@NickHarman]

You don't have to lie.

[@lylysmusiclover]

This song should be a worldwide hit. This is amazing

[@teejay08]

its #2 most popular on bandcamp right now :)

[@aeram87]

Can we just all agree she's one of the most sophisticated artists from recent times? Each music video is crafted with such passion, creativity, and even eccentricity. This is art coming straight from her heart and soul.

[@sydw1173]

So well said

[@aikighost]

For me shes somewhat filling a SOPHIE shaped hole.

[@aeram87]

@Olivia Starkweather I'm so confused by this. Neither one of these girls are French.

[@R-H-B]

I would go as far to say Caroline is one of the best modern pop artists. Pang is one of my favourite albums of all time

[@cl8804]

meh

[@Ogeid]

So is Natalie Mering literally serving?

[@juanita.banana]

she's carrying the whole contemporary gothic imagery on her back

[@jorditorro6273]

What a way of beginning the album (of the year). This song encapsulates everything is right about past, present and future. Plus her vocals are incredible

[@dustybikes86]

Its amazing how much her music has evolved since chairlift, like its a completely different thing but remains so distinctly hers.

[@jacxz0788]

I didn’t even realize she was from Chairlift 😮 makes total sense they were amazing!

[@kokoloko8423]

Caroline literally spitting fire. God I wish I was that minotaur.

[@Followmybliss777]

That was barbecue sauce

[@yennefer440]

@@Followmybliss777 gold

[@chubbycookiecake3818]

This might be my favorite pop song ever

[@ShimobeSama]

The part where Caroline kicks the bread is one of my favorite moments in music video history.

[@psychosomaticlovestory]

she's a sick sick twisted lady. why does she insist on constantly raising the bar higher and higher? give us a break queen

[@SamanthaHenderson1]

She’s sooooo rude

[@sunbleachedguy]

CANT WAIT FOR THE MV, hope Weyes Blood is more than the barista

[@_mayks]

and if we're fortunate enough, not just a cameo in the m/v but a song collab

[@navarreteesquivelleonardo3604]

WEYES BLOOD???????

[@arian_motta]

just the barista :( but let’s hope for a feature on the album

[@phole1100]

This is the music video

[@OscarBuelna]

@@phole1100 the comment is from 2 days ago

[@Pkg597]

Ughhh girl release the album i cannot wait any longer

[@unimatrixxb8363]

Why does this song make me cry, nostalgic and extremely happy and energetic at the same time ❤

[@friendlynightmares]

okay that's really cool that the ending connects to the album artwork

[@Scroolewse]

I think she just likes the Koss Porta Pros, I do too.

[@yanvictoroliveira3430]

Caroline delivered the usual: pure talent and quality

[@paulsutton5951]

Great cinematography. The last scene where the subway wind makes her hair blow is gorgeous. I'm so very impressed good job to all who collaborated !

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

I'd never heard her before, but this is wonderful. I enjoy how it just doesn't beat you over the head with trying to be Eighties-ish and as such it actually ends up feeling more realistically like something from period. There's something a bit late-80s Kate Bush about it.

[@BrianKabonyo]

Couldn't have described it any better myself.

[@TheGrrranimal]

What she's doing with her eyes is pure Kate Bush & I love it.

[@TommaHawk79]

she was one half of the duo Chairlift if you liked this you'll love the stuff they did

[@AsadDelRey]

@@TommaHawk79 romeo and ch-ching are still on repeat 🔥👌

[@nunuvyobiznes9149]

No there isn’t. Kate was on a whole different wavelength. This girl has no soul. She’s empty. And so is her music. Dang! Did I just say that???

[@DJKuroh]

Song opened up like the end of an epic 80s movie. This is a bangerrr!

[@geekoidian]

what do you think the song is about?

[@shawnwilliams7757]

And we all became friends at the end of summer

[@DJKuroh]

@@shawnwilliams7757 **driving off in teal colored convertible into the sunset**

[@gabiepereira.]

FINALLY, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS MASTERPIECE

[@jamesherndon8066]

I just read that her father passed away due to Covid-19. Wow to bounce back from that terrible time with such a wonderful album is really inspiring!

[@cuntielala]

YOOO I DIDNT EVEN NOTICE AT 1:52 THERES BLOOD AND BUTTER HER MINDDDDD

[@tennislistener]

Her aesthetic is soo unique and good, it scratches my brain in the right way

[@carolynr570]

One of the best vocalists, songwriters and talents of this century hands down ❤❤

[@sayyestotheness3977]

💯

[@joshfabregas7162]

be fr about the vocalists part

[@chanelvarshavski1529]

@@joshfabregas7162 she IS a world class vocal talent like what's not clicking?

[@luadesaturn9995]

And Producer!!!!!

[@MrRazo171]

She's up there with Florence Welch

[@bclikesyou]

That lil early-90's guitar chug at 1:20 is such a wild flex I love it

[@kingstonstallings3938]

I can't get enough of Caroline's vicious head shake as she proclaims "Nothing's gonna be the same again!"---the way that big, black bow whips about. Hits the feels. Also, I don't know why, but as she's ascending the downward escalator, she reminds me of Sarah Paulson---haha!

[@luk6085]

Caroline is the most unique sounding artist out there she almost sounds supernatural. unfortunately so underrated we love you polish queen

[@momo1696]

Not underrated at all.

[@henk4639]

Unique? Not in a world where Imogen Heap exists. But Caroline is pretty damn awesome too.

[@momo1696]

@@henk4639 yep. Caroline is HEAVILY inspired by imogen. The similarities are difficult to ignore. Borderline ripping her off sometimes.

[@michaellegg7755]

The barista at 0:33 giving Caroline a cheeky eyebrow raise represents all of us :P

[@noufveldon6160]

The barista is Natalie Mering aka "Weyes Blood". If you aren't familiar with her music, you should check it out. It's amazing.

[@MadameGumbo]

Was singing this piece of art and my cat purr as never.

[@kcaustin904]

I randomly remembered hearing about this album and decided to look it up. Damn I’m glad I did.

[@b.andromeda]

Cmon miss Calypso!!!! Miss Circe!! Banished to a secluded island by her Titan father, only being able to leave if her true love would arrive. I'm sure Calypso prayed and prayed to turn into Desire too.

[@aestheticaf5336]

Very nice , I was suggested here while listening to the song “Dupe - Rutina” 🥶🥶

[@Abra_ofk]

‘Desiiireeee, ah ah ah ah, I want to turn into you!’ On repeat ❤

[@HorseheadNebula85]

She's that level of beautiful where it almost hurts to look at her. Such an incredibly talented and stunningly attractive woman, my god.

[@Moises-xl1ft]

Totally agree. She sparkles. It's not just her looks, it's the energy that radiates from her. I dated a Russian chick a few years ago and I just loved watching her do anything because she had a natural fun charisma to her. Miss Polachek seems to carry it also

[@ajolih9416]

the intro gave me so much GOOSEBUMPS oh my god this is just a beautiful and eccentric mix of 2000s music and Caroline's interpretations of Greek mythology. God, I will love this album.

[@cosmicrae]

Oh! It's Greek mythology! ♥️

[@imnaxx6228]

HOW DOES SHE LOOK THAT GOOD AT 2:40??????🤧🤧

[@Octvaerum]

I learned from her wikipedia page that her father passed away during the covid pandemic so that bridge resonates even more

[@nelmondale]

1:52 blood and butter! ! 🩸🧈

[@IsaacPuriri]

I'm obsessed!! I love how she transforms high art into something whimsical and enjoyable.

[@geekoidian]

what do you think the song is about?

[@pmatous]

Thank you for letting us visit your island, Caroline. Loved it here, the sound, the colors. Hope to visit you soon again.

[@SuperGeniuzz]

I love the sphinx-like visual of 0:51 the statue is called ‘Chimera of Arezzo’ which is a gorgeous bronze statue made my the Etruscans! 🦁

[@MrMemoCaraza]

2:36 i’m addicted to this bridge, and also to this part of the video

[@STRcircaFKR]

Omfgggggg now we CAN COMMENT ON THIS GORGEOUS SONG

[@sotarnue]

The creative direction behind your videos are amazing.

[@rbywildestdreams3183]

the improvisation and randomness makes this video more funny than it needs to be. Running past the construction workers and the opening moaning scene were my favorite parts.

[@samnicoletti1365]

It’s July and this song is STILL the best one to come out this year.

[@oohdiogo]

THE THUMBNAIL YOU LOOK SO GORGEOUS

[@sayyestotheness3977]

Album of the year and it ain't even 2023 yet

[@AckzaTV]

the shadow puppet singing is what makes me fall in love

[@Axfr_Nxz]

Kim Namjoon Brought me here😊💜

[@emotional_cowboy1]

Im not a music video type of guy. Like.. lana del rey is my all time favorite singer and i didnt watch all of her videos. But when it comes to caroline's, i dunno what happens, i keep coming back to watch them again and again and again... And welcome to my island is hands down my favorite. Absolutely stunning, mesmerizing

[@lolamoonlight8194]

Of course a Lana stan, we have taste

[@pauvrelolla]

this album is already so iconic i love you so much

[@ElizabethMontenegro-jz6jc]

I LOVE THIS SONG, GRETTINGS FROM LIMA PERU 🇵🇪

[@shrkzrcoo]

Love the small touch of the barista misspelling her name.

[@talissonoliveira5498]

Ela prometeu tudo e entregou tudo oq prometeu, arte pura essa mulher

[@iangbland]

Another glorious twenty-five songs in one.

[@ruth9924]

I love the blood and butter easter egg

[@darklingdarkengar705]

First 25 seconds is like an Awakening @___@ Like... you were in coma for 10 years, and this song has just woken you up... or like truly understanding music for the first time, like Ears Wide Open thing... Just mesmerizing @__@

[@collXtionB_tch]

My brain is chemically working again, thanks Caroline

[@lukemalta5615]

She's creating her own mythology, her own world, and we definitely ain't leaving.

[@mxrkchristian]

THIS IS HER BEST SONG. BANG BANG BANGAROONIE.

[@Lalucyblox]

god i wish i could see this mv for the first time again

[@jaboijiraff]

Also, I don't really know how to elaborate, but the last shot of her as the train passes by is wildly cinematic and nostalgic and invokes a lot out of me emotionally for some reason. It seems like a scene from a movie shot in the early 80's. There's just something about it.

[@mvvnl1ght269]

She making art so impressively and magnificent I’m in love 💘

[@pseudopulk3478]

Same!

[@pseudopulk3478]

It's got Chungking Express vibes

[@forestgre_y]

pseudo is right, i was about to say fallen angels (1995) directed by wong kar wai. it’s probably the color grading and handheld camera that makes you feel that way. unsteady, constantly moving, sorta like you’re there. check out both of these films if you haven’t already, they’re really incredible :-)

[@phileofaudio]

Caroline swimming in the Red Sea and flicking away a $p3rm is the best thing I've seen this year. As well as her being a literal volcano. No one does it like her fr fr fr

[@kthippie6004]

Caroline Polachek is my new favorite performer!! She was great on the Tonight Show!! She's so creative and mysterious at the same time. Love her dance moves too. Keep rockin! 🤩😘❤🐐🌺🌈⭐

[@irlshrek]

man. she is otherworldly

[@britiimpeerium3566]

this will be a timeless classic!

[@AsadDelRey]

As usual with her discography 🔥👌

[@nuna143]

THE SERVITUDE OF A THUMBNAIL

[@persona6238]

This song pull out of me some strange deep feelings, like something frome childhood

[@pseudopulk3478]

8 seconds of this were played during german TV show "Ich bin ein Star - holt mich hier raus" aka "Dschungelcamp" a few days ago

[@Ianadelrey_]

Refrain] Welcome to my island See the palm trees wave in the wind Welcome to my island Hope you like me, you ain't leavin' Welcome to my island See the palm trees wave in the wind Welcome to my island Hope you like me, you ain't leavin' [Chorus] Desire (Hey, hey, hey, hey) I wanna turn into you Desire (Hey, hey, hey, hey) I wanna turn into you Float on (Hey, hey, hey, hey) The ocean blue Float on (Hey, hey, hey, hey) The ocean blue [Non-Lyrical Vocal Interlude] [Refrain] Welcome to my island See the palm trees wave in the wind Welcome to my island Hope you like me, you ain't leavin' [Chorus] Desire (Hey, hey, hey, hey) I wanna turn into you Desire (Hey, hey, hey, hey) I wanna turn into you Float on (Hey, hey, hey, hey) The ocean blue Float on (Hey, hey, hey, hey) The ocean blue [Bridge] I am my father's daughter in the end He says, "Watch your ego, watch your head, girl You're so smart, so talented But now the water's turning red And it's all your fault and it's all your mess And you're all alone and can't go to bed Too high on your adrenaline It gotta go somewhere where you can't pretend, oh Forget the rules, forget your friends Just you and your reflection 'Cause nothing's gonna be the same again No, nothing's gonna be the same again" [Non-Lyrical Vocal Interlude] [Chorus] Desire (Hey, hey, hey, hey) (Hey, hey, hey, hey) Float on (Hey, hey, hey, hey) The ocean blue Float on (Hey, hey, hey, hey) The ocean blue [Outro] Hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey, hey

[@geekoidian]

what do you think the song is about?

[@batsavage]

​@@geekoidian witchcraft if you are wondering. She definitely like the fact that she can just cast spells like that. She is talking about a private island, and she is basically passesed, and she talks about how she like wants to become you, meaning she wants to posses you so her etternal satanic soul can live on for eternity within the bounds of its carriers. Which are like the secret society that gets to visit that island

[@AndrewGivens]

@@geekoidian If it's not about something we don't immediately get, then it's not about her island. The way we think and feel inside is not the same as how we verbally express ourselves. Every one of us is an island and we can't always articulate what goes on in our heads. Popper said there are three worlds; this is Caroline making a contribution to the Third, it's coming straight from her Second. But it might just be *about* her inner world, so the translation into a format which can exist in the Third is going to leave a lot of room for interpretation.

[@blakesmith1584]

@@geekoidian Caroline has made mythological references in her songs before. So this might be referencing Circe or Calypso from Greek mythology, who both kept Odysseus on their islands. So it's then a possible metaphor about trapping and controlling people in relationships and then maybe letting go of that. In the end they both let Odysseus go.

[@ihavenoidea2805]

​​@@blakesmith1584 she also said that this song is (at least partially, definitely the bridge) about her parents who didn't fully support her, and her father who passed away from covid in (i think) 2020.

[@VictorKholod]

Did anyone else burst out in gleeful laughter at the sperm/hoof holding scenes? I LOVE THIS SONG/video. She keeps getting better and better. I love you Caroline!!!! ❤❤❤

[@kirakirastudio]

I couldn't stop thinking "bruh we in a caroline polachek music video" 😂

[@stellavroom]

she snapped so hard

[@Karliene]

Absolutely. I love this woman and her sense of humor. Her videos are so arty and gorgeous, but she never takes it too seriously. I'll take my banging music with a side of giggles any day over the other soft porn, pretentious shit that so many other artists gravitate towards.

[@nomadrat]

Yes. I was like, ‘Is she batting off the sperm?’, And then the hoof. I was like ,’Satan, right?’. Ha! Because of her other vid in hell. 😈😎🤓😂

[@lokik7]

i genuinely clapped

[@jahnvisharma2415]

joon brought here and i like this song

[@chaeriplease]

0:23 her Miranda Sings serve