the island

Messina-Tate
Have you walked on the city street ?
And looked close at the people you meet ?
Is there a trace of a smilin face that you can see ?
I recall how it used to be
When the poor were free to be
I remember the time when there wasnt the crime or the hustle and greed.
Theres so much that I remember
Like the simple joy of knowing your neighbour next door
I long to see the rainbows as they bridge across the sky
And hold the hand of the woman I love so.
Take me back to the place the leeward face of the island
To the sunset skies and the smiling eyes I love
Just as sure as the sun up above is brightly shining
Ill be flying again like a gull on the wind
Ill be coming home to you.
Theres so much that I remember
Like the simple joys and breathing the clean fresh air
I long to see the deep blue bay from the black cliffs by the sea
And hold the hand of the woman I love so.
Take me back to the place the leeward face of the island
To the moonlit nights and the harbour lights I love
Just as sure as the stars up above are brightly shining
Ill be flying again like a gull on the wind
Ill be coming home to you
Ill be flying again like a gull on the wind
Ill be coming home to you.