"Welcome to My Island" is about taking ownership of one's life and creating a space free from judgement, expectations and the opinions of others. The lyrics depict Polachek's own journey in learning to embrace her true self and live with passion and confidence. The chorus expresses her desire to truly inhabit her life and "float on", while the bridge reflects the difficult but ultimately freeing lessons life can teach, such as not running away from her own faults and not getting caught up in attachment, power dynamics or peer pressure. Ultimately, the s… read more
"Welcome to My Island" is about taking ownership of one's life and creating a space free from judgement, expectations and the opinions… read more
"Welcome to My Island" is about taking ownership of one's life and creating a space free from judgement, expectations and the opinions of others. The lyrics depict Polache… read more
Caroline Elizabeth Polachek is an American singer, songwriter and producer. Raised in Connecticut, Polachek co-founded the indie pop band Chairlift while studying at the University of Colorado. The duo emerged from the late-2000s Brooklyn music scene with the sleeper hit "Bruises". During her time in the band, she worked on the solo projects Ramona Lisa and CEP before embarking on a career under her own name after Chairlift's disbandment in 2017. Her debut studio album, Pang (2019), featured collaborations with producer Danny L Harle and was released to critical accla… read more
Caroline Elizabeth Polachek is an American singer, songwriter and producer. Raised in Connecticut, Polachek co-founded the indie pop band Chairlift while studying at the University of Color… read more
Caroline Elizabeth Polachek is an American singer, songwriter and producer. Raised in Connecticut, Polachek co-founded the indie pop band Chairlift while studying at the University of Colorado. The duo emerged from the late-2000s Brook… read more