[Intro – raw guitar riff] … … … (oh no, no, no …) [Verse 1] We thought it was a nightmare now Heard ‘em cryin’ out for help Shadows movin’ through the trees now Heart beat sayin’ don’t move slow [Chorus - rhytmic and urgent] Better swim from the island Better swim from the island Oh, better swim from the island Yeah… the devil’s on the loose [Post-Chorus Ad-libs] … …. (keep goin’… don’t look back…) … … (oh Lord…) [Verse 2] Phones ringin’ in the distance now Voices breakin’ in the air Try to hide but there’s no cover now Fear is hangin’ everywhere [Chorus] Better swim from the island Better swim from the island Oh, better swim from the island Yeah… the devil’s on the loose [Bridge – stripped down, echo vocal] (hush now… keep low…) Don’t you freeze, don’t you fall Hear the echoes, hear the call Hold on tight, push along In the dark, just stay strong (oh… oh…) [Break – guitar + vocal improv] … (Go on, please!) (keep movin’ child…) [Verse 3] Water bitin’ cold around you now Every stroke just to stay alive Lookin’ out for any shoreline now Hold your breath and try to dive [Chorus – extended] Better swim from the island Better swim from the island Oh, better swim from the island Yeah… the devil’s on the loose Better swim from the island (keep swimmin’… keep swimmin’…) Better swim from the island (don’t stop now…) Oh, better swim from the island Yeah… the devil’s on the loose [Outro – fading ad-libs] Please… … (just keep goin’…) … [END]
