Caledonia
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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The changes that have come over me
In these last few days I've been afraid
That I might drift away
I've been telling old stories, singing songs
That make me think about where I've come from
That's the reason why I seem
So far away today
[Chorus:]
Let me tell you that I love you
That I think about you all the time
Caledonia, you're calling me, now I'm going home
But if I should become a stranger
Know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Now I have moved and I've kept on moving
Proved the points that I needed proving
Lost the friends that I needed losing
Found others on the way
I have kissed the fellas and left them crying
Stolen dreams, yes, there's no denying
I have traveled hard, sometimes with conscience flying
Somewhere with the wind
[Chorus]
Now I'm sitting here before the fire
The empty room, the forest choir
The flames have cooled, don't get any higher
They've withered, now they've gone
But I'm steady thinking, my way is clear
And I know what I will do tomorrow
When hands have shaken, the kisses float
Then I will disappear
[Chorus]
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
The song "Caledonia" by Celtic Woman tells the story of a person who has been feeling lost and uncertain for the past few days. They find solace in singing old stories and songs that remind them of their roots and where they come from. The person seems to be feeling disconnected from themselves and their surroundings, and the lyrics suggest that they are struggling with the fear of losing themselves.
The chorus of the song talks about how the person loves and thinks about "Caledonia" all the time, and how they feel like it is calling them back home. Caledonia is a poetic term for Scotland, and it is evident that the person feels a strong connection to their Scottish heritage. The lyrics express the idea that even if the person becomes a stranger to their homeland, it would make them incredibly sad because it has been everything they have ever had.
The last verse of the song talks about the person sitting before a fire, reflecting on their journey so far, and feeling clear about what they want to do. They express a desire to disappear, perhaps indicating that they want to go back to their roots and find themselves there. The overall message of the song seems to be about the importance of staying connected to one's roots and finding oneself through that connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if you can see
I'm not sure if you've noticed
The changes that have come over me
The transformation I've undergone
In these last few days I've been afraid
Recently, I've felt frightened
That I might drift away
I might lose myself
I've been telling old stories, singing songs
I've been reminiscing by sharing tales and melodies
That make me think about where I've come from
Which remind me of my background
That's the reason why I seem
That's why I appear
So far away today
Distant or preoccupied in the present
Let me tell you that I love you
I want to express my affection for you
That I think about you all the time
You're always on my mind
Caledonia, you're calling me, now I'm going home
My homeland is summoning me back
But if I should become a stranger
If I no longer recognize my own home
Know that it would make me more than sad
It would affect me deeply
Now I have moved and I've kept on moving
I've been traveling continuously
Proved the points that I needed proving
I've demonstrated what needed to be shown
Lost the friends that I needed losing
I've let go of certain relationships to move forward
Found others on the way
I've formed new connections during my journey
I have kissed the fellas and left them crying
I've entered into relationships and ended them in tears
Stolen dreams, yes, there's no denying
I've taken aspirations from others, it's true
I have traveled hard, sometimes with conscience flying
I've journeyed far, sometimes with pride
Somewhere with the wind
Sometimes aimlessly
Now I'm sitting here before the fire
Now, I'm relaxing by the flames
The empty room, the forest choir
The still room and the sounds of nature
The flames have cooled, don't get any higher
The fire has diminished
They've withered, now they've gone
They've weakened and extinguished
But I'm steady thinking, my way is clear
However, I have clear direction in my thoughts
And I know what I will do tomorrow
I'm confident in my plans for the future
When hands have shaken, the kisses float
After saying goodbye to loved ones
Then I will disappear
I will depart
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
My homeland encompasses everything that is dear to me
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
My homeland encompasses everything that is dear to me
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
My homeland encompasses everything that is dear to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: DOUGLAS MENZIES MACLEAN
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