Verse 1

You live on an island
A solitary place
I can’t ever go there
But I see it in your face.
You send messages in bottles
Floating out on the sea.
I’ve read hundreds of them
But you didn’t write them for me.

Refrain

We must keep the distance between your island and mine.
I can’t cross the water,
I read between the lines.


Verse 2

When we were both younger
You were an open book.
You told me you loved me
With your words and with your looks.
Then our words became harsher
And you decided to hide.
Each new revelation moved you out with the tide.

Refrain

We must keep the distance between your island and mine.
I can’t cross the water,
I read between the lines.


Verse 3

You scan the horizon
As you walk along the shore
You scream at the ceiling
When you’re crying on the floor.
You keep throwing those bottles but you’ve decided to stay
Lost on your own island.
There’s nothing more I can say.

Refrain

We must keep the distance between your island and mine.
I can’t cross the water,
I read between the lines.
I can’t cross the water,
I read between the lines.