[Verse 1] Bare feet on the boardwalk Salt on my skin Trade the heavy rush For the tide pullin' in I left that tight knot Somewhere over land Now my heart beats easy Like a steel drum band [Pre-Chorus] When the day gets loud I let it roll past I take my time And I make it last One deep breath Then I slide right in Island in my head And I'm home again [Chorus] Island state of mind Island state of mind Ride that wave with me Leave the worry behind Island state of mind Island state of mind Sun in my chest And the whole world shines (whole world shines) [Verse 2] Mama window open Rice on the stove Kids in the yard And the mango tree sways slow Vendor at the corner Laughing with the rain Every little trouble Gets washed down the lane [Pre-Chorus] When the night comes down I don't need much Just a good vibe circle And a loving touch One small fire And a song alive Island in my soul Keeps me satisfied [Chorus] Island state of mind Island state of mind Ride that wave with me Leave the worry behind Island state of mind Island state of mind Sun in my chest And the whole world shines (whole world shines) [Bridge] Step by step I find my way Through the dark Into bright day No hard edge Can hold me tight I was born for this Sweet, easy life [Break] Ooh, stay near Ooh, come close Oh, oh, oh Let the good tide show [Final Chorus] Island state of mind Island state of mind Ride that wave with me Leave the worry behind Island state of mind Island state of mind Sun in my chest And the whole world shines (Island state of mind) (whole world shines)