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Artist
Dolly Parton
Album
Eyes That See
Year
1983
Genre
Country
Languages
english

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"Islands in the Stream" is a Country song by Dolly Parton released in 1983 from the album "Eyes That See".

Country
1983
Eyes That See
English
Dolly Parton

Islands in the Stream Lyrics

Dirt road winding through the pines Memories of simpler times Front porch swinging in the breeze Honey bees and willow trees Pickup truck and radio Country roads that I call home Everywhere I will ever roam This is where my heart will be

Song Story

Citation-Ready

Dolly Parton's song "Islands in the Stream", featured on the album "Eyes That See", was released in

Songwriters

Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Country
1983

Islands in the Stream

English
original
Dirt road winding through the pines
Memories of simpler times
Front porch swinging in the breeze
Honey bees and willow trees
 
Pickup truck and radio
Country roads that I call home
Everywhere I will ever roam
This is where my heart will be

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

Available Versions
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original

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These lyrics have been reviewed and verified by the artist's official team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Islands in the Stream by Dolly Parton?

The songwriters of "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton include Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers.

What is the BPM of Islands in the Stream?

"Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton has a BPM of 108.

What key is Islands in the Stream in?

"Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton is in the key of F major.

What genre is "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton?

"Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton is classified as Country.

When was "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton released?

"Islands in the Stream" was released in 1983 as part of the album "Eyes That See".

What album is "Islands in the Stream" from?

"Islands in the Stream" is from the album "Eyes That See" by Dolly Parton, released in 1983.

People Also Ask

What song is "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton?
"Islands in the Stream" is a Country song by Dolly Parton released in 1983 from the album "Eyes That See".
Who wrote "Islands in the Stream"?
"Islands in the Stream" was written by Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers.

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