- Artist
- Dolly Parton
- Album
- Eyes That See
- Year
- 1983
- Genre
- Country
- Languages
- english
Quick Answer
"Islands in the Stream" is a Country song by Dolly Parton released in 1983 from the album "Eyes That See".
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
Dolly Parton's song "Islands in the Stream", featured on the album "Eyes That See", was released in
Songwriters
Reviewed by LyricWorld Editorial Team — Musicology & Lyric Analysis
AI Lyric Insights
Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.
Metaphor
The "lights" as a symbol of fame.
Allusion
References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.
Hyperbole
Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".
Community Interpretations
2 interpretationsI always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.
The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.
Frequently Asked Questions
The songwriters of "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton include Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers.
"Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton has a BPM of 108.
"Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton is in the key of F major.
"Islands in the Stream" by Dolly Parton is classified as Country.
"Islands in the Stream" was released in 1983 as part of the album "Eyes That See".
"Islands in the Stream" is from the album "Eyes That See" by Dolly Parton, released in 1983.