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Caledonia
Celtic Spirit Lyrics
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In these last few days, I've been afraid that I might drift away
And I've been tellin' old stories, singing songs
That made me think about where I came from
That's the reason why I seem so far away today
Oh but let me tell you that I love you
And I think about you all the time
But if I should become a stranger
You know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia your everythin' I've ever had
Well I've been moved, and I've kept on movin'
Proved the points that I needed proovin'
Lost the friends I needed loosin'
Found others on the way
And I have kissed the ladies and left them cryin'
Stolen dreams there's no denying
Travelled hard with contience flyin'
Somewhere with the wind
Oh but let me tell you that I love you
And I think about you all the time
Caledonia your callin' me and I'm goin' home
But if I should become a stranger
You know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia your everythin' I've ever had
Now I'm sitting here, beside the fire
The empty room the forest choir
Flames that couldn't get any higher
They've withered now there gone
But I'm steady thinking my way is clear
And I know what I must do tomorrow
When the hands I've shaken and the flown I will disappear
Oh but let me tell you that I love you
And I think about you all the time
Caledonia your callin' me and I'm goin' home
But if I should become a stranger
You know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia your everythin' I've ever had
The song "Caledonia" by Celtic Spirit is a beautiful and emotional ballad about return and love for one's homeland. The lyrics express a sense of nostalgia and longing for home while also conveying the struggles and experiences of the singer's journey. In the first verse, the singer describes a recent change in their life, and they express a fear of losing their connection to their home. They sing of how memories and songs transported them back to where they came from, but this only made them feel more distant from their current location.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Caledonia, you're calling me, and I'm going home." The word "Caledonia" is a poetic name for Scotland, and it represents the singer's yearning to return to their homeland. However, there is a hint of uncertainty in the next line: "But if I should become a stranger, you know that it would make me more than sad." The singer acknowledges that they may no longer fit into their old world and that being a stranger would be painful for them. The second verse explains how the singer has journeyed through life and collected new experiences. They have lost some friends and found new ones, loved and lost, and traveled far and wide. But despite everything, they still hear the call of their homeland.
The final verse of the song finds the singer sitting by a fire, thinking about the steps they need to take the next day. The fire burns low, and the room is fading away. The singer knows they must leave and continue their journey, but their heart will always belong to Scotland. The song ends on the same emotional refrain: "Oh, but let me tell you that I love you, and I think about you all the time. Caledonia, you're everything I've ever had."
Overall, "Caledonia" is a moving tribute to the power of home and the complexity of human emotion. The song captures the beauty of Scotland and reminds us of the importance of returning to our roots, even if it is just in our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if you can see, the changes that have come over me
I am uncertain if you notice the transformation I have undergone
In these last few days, I've been afraid that I might drift away
Recently, I have felt apprehensive about straying from who I am
And I've been tellin' old stories, singing songs
I have been reminiscing and singing melodies about my past
That made me think about where I came from
These stories and songs have led me to contemplate my origins
That's the reason why I seem so far away today
These internal musings are why I may seem distant now
Oh but let me tell you that I love you
Nevertheless, I want you to know that I adore you
And I think about you all the time
You are in my thoughts frequently
Caledonia your callin' me and I'm goin' home
Caledonia is beckoning me, and I feel compelled to return home
But if I should become a stranger
However, if circumstances make me unfamiliar to you
You know that it would make me more than sad
I want you to realize that it would devastate me
Caledonia your everythin' I've ever had
Caledonia is everything I have ever known
Well I've been moved, and I've kept on movin'
Throughout my lifetime, I have been impacted and kept progressing
Proved the points that I needed proovin'
I have affirmed the arguments that I required validation for
Lost the friends I needed loosin'
I have lost the companions who it was time to let go of
Found others on the way
But I have also discovered new friends and confidantes on my journey
And I have kissed the ladies and left them cryin'
I have left women heartbroken after romancing them
Stolen dreams there's no denying
I have taken away aspirations that were not rightfully mine
Travelled hard with contience flyin'
I have journeyed long and hard with my conscience as my guide
Somewhere with the wind
Going wherever my heart takes me
Now I'm sitting here, beside the fire
Currently, I am here, warmed by the fire
The empty room the forest choir
The empty room echoes with the sounds of the forest
Flames that couldn't get any higher
The fire has reached its highest point and is now dwindling
They've withered now there gone
The flames have now burned out
But I'm steady thinking my way is clear
In spite of this, I feel confident that I am making the right decisions
And I know what I must do tomorrow
I am certain of what my next steps will be
When the hands I've shaken and the flown I will disappear
When I no longer have contact with people I have met and connected with
Contributed by Thomas W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.