Castles In The Air
Celtic Thunder Lyrics


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And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air.
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair.

Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky,
A dream come true, I'll live there till I die.
I'm asking you to say my last goodbye.
The love we knew ain't worth another try.

Save me from all the trouble and the pain.
I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again.
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain,
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain.

But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning,
In the hills, away from city strife.
I need a country woman for my wife;
I'm city born, but I love the country life.

For I cannot be part of this cocktail generation:
Partners waltz, devoid of all romance.
The music plays and everyone must dance.
I'm bowing out. I need a second chance.

Save me from all the trouble and the pain.
I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again.
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain,
Perhaps shell understand if you tell it to her plain.

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air.
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair.





De de de de de de
De de de de de de de de de de de
Na na na na na na
De de de
Nana na na na na
De de de
Ain't worth another try

Overall Meaning

The song "Castles in the Air" by Celtic Thunder speaks of a man who is let down by the superficiality of urban existence and he longs for a more primitive way of life. He is fatigued by illusions of grandeur that lead to nothing but disappointment, and instead, he desires to have a more authentic experience. In the opening verse, he requests the person listening to the song to convey his message to his former love interest that he wishes to end their relationship. He expresses that he is tired of his dreams just being empty fantasies that don't materialize. He has a dream that he wants the world to share, and he believes that living in castles leads him to despair. Therefore, he needs to leave this place and all its toxicity behind.


The chorus of the song, "Save me from all the trouble and the pain. I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again. Tell her the reasons why I can't remain, Perhaps shell understand if you tell it to her plain," underscores the man's desperation for escape. He feels that he cannot handle the discomfort and sorrow that arise from their breakup. He pleads with the person carrying his message to help him accomplish this and he hopes that his lover will understand him if someone else explains his reasons for leaving.


The song's final verse explains why the man can't bear to be in the urban areas and instead seeks the wilderness. He wants a natural environment where he can interact with nature, and he wants a rustic companion to accompany him in his quest. He feels that he can't be a part of the cocktail generation's rigors and would instead live a more romantic life without too much noise. He thinks that his departure might lead to a second chance for him and his partner.


Line by Line Meaning

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
If she questions, let her know that I've conveyed


That I'm tired of castles in the air.
I'm exhausted of my unrealistic ideas and illusions


I've got a dream I want the world to share
I possess a dream that I desire to share with everyone


And castle walls just lead me to despair.
The fortresses I build only cause me to feel hopeless.


Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky,
Forested hills that touch the skies where mountains stand high


A dream come true, I'll live there till I die.
A dream fulfilled, where I'll reside until my demise


I'm asking you to say my last goodbye.
I request that you say the final farewell on my behalf


The love we knew ain't worth another try.
The affection we had isn't worthy of making a fresh attempt


Save me from all the trouble and the pain.
Rescue me from this torment and agony.


I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again.
I acknowledge my frailty, but confronting that girl is unbearable.


Tell her the reasons why I can't remain,
Inform her the motives for my inability to continue


Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain.
Maybe she'll comprehend if you speak to her plainly.


But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning,
How do I depict the emotions of morning sunlight with mere speech


In the hills, away from city strife.
In the serene, mountainous regions, free from urban conflicts


I need a country woman for my wife;
I prefer a rural lady to be my spouse


I'm city born, but I love the country life.
Although I was born in the city, I adore the countryside.


For I cannot be part of this cocktail generation:
I don't fit into this current era of socialization over drinks,


Partners waltz, devoid of all romance.
People mechanically dance together, but devoid of any Romance


The music plays and everyone must dance.
The tune resounds, and everybody is compelled to dance.


I'm bowing out. I need a second chance.
I quit; I require another opportunity.


De de de de de de
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De de de de de de de de de de de
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Na na na na na na
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De de de
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Nana na na na na
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De de de
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Ain't worth another try
It's not worth attempting again.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DON MCLEAN

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AJ Krivenko

Still my favorite singer/songwriter.  Yes, he is 'easy on the eyes'. 

DebbiBoyd

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One of my favorite songs

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