Islands In The Stream

Reba McEntire · Other Songs - Reba McEntire

Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown

I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb

I was soft inside

There was something going on



You do something to me that I can't explain

Hold me closer and I feel no pain

Every beat of my heart

We got something going on



Tender love is blind, it requires a dedication

All this love we feel needs no conversation

We can ride it together, ah, ha

Making love with each other, ah, ha



Islands in the stream, that is what we are

No one in between, how can we be wrong?

Sail away with me to another world

And we rely on each other, ah, ha

From one lover to another, ah, ha



I can't live without you if the love was gone

Everything is nothing if you got no one

And you just walk in the night

Slowly losing sight of the real thing



But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt

Too deep in love and we got no way out

And the message is clear

This could be the year of the real thing



No more will you cry, baby, I will hurt you never

We start and end as one, in love forever

We can ride it together, ah, ha

Making love with each other, ah, ha



Islands in the stream, that is what we are

No one in between, how can we be wrong?

Sail away with me to another world

And we'll rely on each other, ah, ha

From one lover to another, ah, ha



Sail away, sail away

Sail away with me

One, two



Islands in the stream, that is what we are

No one in between, how can we be wrong?

Sail away with me to another world

And we'll rely on each other, ah, ha

From one lover to another, ah, ha



Here we go

Islands in the stream, that is what we are

No one in between, how can we be wrong?

Sail away with me to another world

And we'll rely on each other, ah, ha

From one lover to another, ah, ha

Islands In The Stream

Reba McEntire's rendition of "Islands In The Stream" stands as a defining moment in her transition from country star to crossover icon. Originally a massive hit for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, the song became a staple in McEntire's repertoire, showcasing her ability to command classic country-pop material with distinct emotional depth. This recording highlights her signature vocal clarity and capacity to deliver timeless ballads that resonate across generations. As part of her extensive discography, the track exemplifies the polished production values that characterized her work during her peak commercial years. The song remains a testament to her enduring influence within the genre, bridging the gap between traditional country storytelling and mainstream pop appeal without relying on obscure references or niche details.