[Verse 1]
Black sand in my teeth
Salt burns, lungs still shake
You drag me from the waves
Golden eyes, too awake
Torn shirt, crooked grin
You laugh like it’s a joke
But your hands
Run too close to my throat
[Chorus]
Moonblack island
Something in you howls when the tide rolls in
I’m stranded with a secret
I can feel it under your skin
Moonblack island
Every time you look, my breaths grow thin
Are you gonna save me, break me
Or drag me deeper in
[Verse 2]
We build a crooked shelter
Palm leaves, driftwood, lies
You say, “It’s safe at sunrise”
But you never watch the sky
Scratch marks in the sand
Circles where you pace
You flinch when I touch
The scar across your face
[Chorus]
Moonblack island
Something in you howls when the tide rolls in
I’m stranded with a secret
I can feel it under your skin
Moonblack island
Every time you look, my breaths grow thin
Are you gonna save me, break me
Or drag me deeper in
[Bridge]
[Beat drops to low pulse, whispered duet]
Your jaw starts to tremble
Air turns sharp and cold
You say, “Stay in the firelight”
But your shadow’s growing bold
Nails dig into the dirt
You choke on my name
“I’m not what you think I am”
But your voice is half a snarl, half flame (oh)
I’m counting every heartbeat
You’re counting every cloud
We both know when the moon breaks through
Something’s coming out
[Chorus]
Moonblack island
Something in you howls when the tide rolls in
I’m stranded with a secret
I can feel it under your skin
Moonblack island
Your teeth in a smile that’s paper thin
Are you gonna claim me, cage me
Or beg me to step in
[Outro]
Tide climbs, sky splits
Silver on your face
You say, “Run if you’re running”
I don’t move from my place
Two shapes in the dark
Breath, heat, threat, thrill
Shipwrecked hearts, half-human
Learning how to kill or heal