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Island Life

Artist: Janet Jackson

Album: Damita Jo

Song Length: 3:53

George's Thoughts: A nice recent hit from Janet that works pretty well for Rumba. The theme of an island in the sun ties in well with Latin dancing, but there isn't any Latin flavoring in the pop tune. Good for casual parties.

Song Lyrics:

Come into this sacred and erotic dream
It's a world I know you wanna share
Baby, let's indulge in things that set our bodies free
Promise me that you will meet me there

[Pre-Chorus]
What better way then to wind down
On streets paved in harmony
I like the sexy sounds
From the DJ

[Chorus:]
Island in the sun
Just you and I will go
Ride into the wave like echo
When I hear that song
I wanna be with you
Headed for the nightlife echo

[Verse 2:]
Close my eyes and there you are in front of me
Takin' me to where I wanna go
Baby, from my little shop of curiosities
Boy I'll show you all you need to know
Come on baby

[Pre-Chorus 2:]
What a better way
Then to wind down
On the streets paved in harmony
I like the sexy sounds
From the DJ
Damn I think he's spinning this one for me

[Chorus:]
Island in the sun
Just you and I will go
Ride into the wave like echo
When I hear that song
I wanna be with you
Headed for the nightlife echo

[Pre-Chorus 3:]
What a better way
Then to wind down
On streets paved in harmony
I like the sexy sounds
From the DJ
Damn I think he's spinning this one for me
(This ones for me)

[2x Chorus:]
Island in the sun
Just you and I will go
Ride into the wave like echo
When I hear that song I wanna be with you
Headed for the nightlife echo

[Outro:]
Island life sunshine and paradise
All night I wanna give it to you
Island life sunshine and paradise
Every night I'm gonna give it to you
(Gimme the high life)
Island life sunshine and paradise
All night I wanna give it to you
(Gimme the good life)
Island life sunshine and paradise
Every night I'm gonna give it to you
(Gimme the high life)
(Gimme the good life)