In all the time that I've known you 
You've been so edgy and nervous 
I never wanted to own you 

I was aware of the danger 
Of making a bid for your favours 
You're such a natural stranger 
I made excuses and ran 

You're an island 
But I can't leave you all out at sea 
You're so violent with your silence 
You're an island 
I can't sleep 
Won't you speak to me 
I'm on dry land 
Won't you help me please 

In all the time that I've known you 
There has been something between us 
I don't think it's my imagination 

I felt like I couldn't touch you 
But I had the feeling you'd love to 
Tell me the [bad word] if you could do 
I made excuses and ran 

You're an island 
But I can't leave you all out at sea 
You're so violent with your silence 
You're an island I can't sleep 
Won't you speak to me 
I'm on dry land 
Won't you help me please