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Scrum takes the audience for a powertrip through a century of “workersongs” (Inspired by The Dubliners, The Pogues, Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys). Scrum stands for musical expertise and visual spectacle, a true unique experience. Scrum is singing, jumping, euphoria, freedom in a mix of Schotish and Irish traditionals and also their own songs.
Caledonia
Scrum 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
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
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'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
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
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 lyrics to Scrum's song Caledonia depict a journey of self-discovery and reflection. The singer expresses a fear of drifting away from their roots and reminisces about the old stories and songs that remind them of where they came from. The reference to Caledonia, which is the Latin name for Scotland, suggests that this is where the singer's heritage lies and they feel a strong pull to return to it.
The middle verse describes the challenges and experiences the singer has faced on their journey. They have "proved the points that [they] needed proving" but have also lost and gained friends along the way. The confession that they have "kissed the fellas and left them crying" suggests that the singer has lived a life of freedom and perhaps has not always made the best choices. However, the line "somewhere with the wind" shows that they have remained true to themselves and have followed their own path.
The final verse sees the singer sitting before a fire and reflecting on the past, but also looking ahead to the future. They know what they will do tomorrow and that they will eventually disappear, but Caledonia will always remain a part of them. The repeated refrain of "Let me tell you that I love you, that I think about you all the time" suggests that the singer is speaking to someone specific and wants them to understand the depth of their feelings.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the importance of heritage, the challenges of following one's own path, and the eternal pull of home.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if you can see
I wonder if you notice
The changes that have come over me
How much I have changed, and am still changing
In these last few days I've been afraid
I have experienced fear recently
That I might drift away
That I might lose sight of who I am and where I come from
I've been telling old stories, singing songs
I have been reminiscing over my past
That make me think about where I've come from
That trigger thoughts about my origins
That's the reason why I seem
That's why I appear
So far away today
Distant in thought
Let me tell you that I love you
I want to express my love for you
That I think about you all the time
That you are constantly on my mind
Caledonia, you're calling me, now I'm going home
My homeland calls out to me and I must return
But if I should become a stranger
But if things change and I am no longer familiar
Know that it would make me more than sad
It would cause me much sorrow
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
My country has been my whole world
Now I have moved and I've kept on moving
I have been traveling from place to place
Proved the points that I needed proving
Achieved the goals that were important to me
Lost the friends that I needed losing
Left behind people who no longer fit in my life
Found others on the way
Met new people during my journey
I have kissed the fellas and left them crying
I have had romantic relationships that didn't work out
Stolen dreams, yes, there's no denying
I have taken opportunities away from others
I have traveled hard, sometimes with conscience flying
I have traveled far, sometimes with a clear conscience
Somewhere with the wind
Going wherever fate takes me
Now I'm sitting here before the fire
Now I am reflecting calmly
The empty room, the forest choir
The quiet space and the sounds of nature
The flames have cooled, don't get any higher
The fire has run its course and is dying down
They've withered, now they've gone
The flames have shrunk and now disappeared
But I'm steady thinking, my way is clear
But I am confident in my direction
And I know what I will do tomorrow
I have a clear plan for the future
When hands have shaken, the kisses float
When I say goodbye to those I love
Then I will disappear
I will leave and start my next journey
Let me tell you that I love you
I want to express my love for you
That I think about you all the time
That you are constantly on my mind
Caledonia, you're calling me, now I'm going home
My homeland calls out to me and I must return
But if I should become a stranger
But if things change and I am no longer familiar
Know that it would make me more than sad
It would cause me much sorrow
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
My country has been my whole world
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
My country has been my whole world
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
My country has been my whole world
Contributed by James E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
McSy
let me tell that I love scrum !
McSy
let me tell that I love scrum !
Bertel Van der Drift
superb