Island Girl
Elton John
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I see your teeth flash, Jamaican honey so sweet Down where Lexington cross 47th Street Oh she's a big girl, she's standing six-foot three Turning tricks for the dudes in the big city Island girl What you wanting with the white man's world? Island girl Black boy want you in his island world He want to take you from the racket boss He want to save you, but the cause is lost Island girl, island girl, island girl Tell me what you wanting with the white man's world Well she's black as coal, but she burn like a fire And she wrap herself around you like a well-worn tire You feel her nail scratch your back just like a rake, oh oh He one more gone, he one more John who make the mistake Island girl What you wanting with the white man's world? Island girl Black boy want you in his island world He want to take you from the racket boss He want to save you, but the cause is lost Island girl, island girl, island girl Tell me what you wanting with the white man's world Island girl What you wanting with the white man's world? Island girl Black boy want you in his island world He want to take you from the racket boss He want to save you, but the cause is lost Island girl, island girl, island girl Tell me what you wanting with the white man's Tell me what you wanting with the white man's Tell me what you wanting with the white man's
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Island Girl" is a pop song, specifically of the pop rock and reggae fusion genres.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album InformationIt was the first single from Elton John's album "Rock of the Westies", released in 1975.
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Songwriting Credits"Island Girl" was written by Elton John, with lyrics by his longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Elton John's other hits, "Island Girl" does not have an official music video.
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ControversiesWhile popular, the song has been critiqued for its lyrics which some consider to be culturally insensitive or potentially offensive.
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Song LengthThe runtime of "Island Girl" is three minutes and 45 seconds.
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Certified SalesAccording to the RIAA, "Island Girl" has sold over one million copies in the United States alone, gaining it a gold certification.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Island Girl" is rarely performed live by Elton John. He included it in his setlist during his 1975 tour but has seldom performed it since.
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Cover VersionsA few artists have covered "Island Girl", notably Eliana Pittman, a Brazilian singer who released her version in 1977.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics of "Island Girl" tell the story of a prostitute from Jamaica who is unhappy with her life in New York City.
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CollaborationElton John's band member, Davey Johnstone, is credited for playing the guitars and sitar on the song.
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