Caledonia
The Kilkennys Lyrics


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Well I don't know if you have seen
the changes that have come over me.
These past few days I've been afraid
I might drift away
I've been tellin' old stories, singin songs
that make me think about where I came from.
That's the reason why I seem
so far away todaaay.

Let me tell you that I love you,
that I think about you all the time.
Caledonia, you're calling me.
Now I'm goin' home.
And 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 movin'.
Proved the points I needed provin'.
And I've lost the friends that I needed losin'...
found others on the way.
And I kissed the girls, and I've left them crying,
stolen dreams, no, there's no denyin'.
And I've traveled high with my coattails flyin'
somewhere in the wiiiiiind.

Let me tell you that I love you,
that I think about you all the time.
Caledonia, you're calling me.
Now I'm goin' home.
And if I should become a stranger,
know that it would make me more than sad.
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had.

Let me tell you that I love you,
that I think about you all the time.
Caledonia, you're callin' me.
Now I'm goin' home.
And if I should become a stranger,
well 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, you're the best friend I've ever had.

Overall Meaning

The Kilkennys' song "Caledonia" is a heartfelt ballad that tells the story of a man who has traveled far and wide, but finds himself longing for the place that he once called home. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the story that follows, with the singer describing the changes that have come over him in recent days, and expressing a fear that he might "drift away". He then goes on to sing old songs and tell stories that remind him of where he came from, and express the reason why he seems so far away today.


The chorus of the song is a beautiful tribute to the singer's homeland, Caledonia, which is clearly dear to his heart. He declares his love for the place and tells it that it is calling him home. He also makes it clear that if he were to become a stranger, it would make him more than sad, as Caledonia has been everything he's ever had.


The second verse of the song is a reflection on the singer's life since leaving Caledonia. He has moved around a lot, but he also says he has found new friends along the way. However, the memories of the stolen dreams and broken hearts he has left behind still linger. The final chorus is a reaffirmation of his love for Caledonia and his determination to return to the place he calls home.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I don't know if you have seen
I'm not sure if you've noticed, but there have been some changes in me lately.


the changes that have come over me.
I've undergone some personal growth and transformation.


These past few days I've been afraid
Recently, I've been experiencing some fear and uncertainty.


I might drift away
I'm worried that I might lose my connection to my roots or my true self.


I've been tellin' old stories, singin songs
To reconnect with my past and my true self, I've been reminiscing and expressing myself through music.


that make me think about where I came from.
These songs and stories help me reflect on my roots and my journey.


That's the reason why I seem
This is why I might appear distant or preoccupied.


so far away todaaay.
I feel like I'm physically far away from where I belong and what matters most to me.


Let me tell you that I love you,
I want to express my feelings of love and affection towards you.


that I think about you all the time.
You're always on my mind and in my heart.


Caledonia, you're calling me.
My home and my sense of belonging is beckoning me back to you.


Now I'm goin' home.
I'm choosing to return to my roots and where I truly belong.


And if I should become a stranger,
Even if I change or evolve, and you don't recognize me as the person you once knew,


know that it would make me more than sad.
It would deeply hurt me and cause me a great deal of sorrow.


Caledonia's been everything I've ever had.
My sense of home and belonging to you has been the foundation of my life.


Now I have moved, and I've kept on movin'.
I've ventured out and explored other places and experiences.


Proved the points I needed provin'.
I've accomplished the goals and objectives that were important to me.


And I've lost the friends that I needed losin'...
I've let go of friendships that were no longer serving me well.


found others on the way.
But I've also made new connections and formed new relationships.


And I kissed the girls, and I've left them crying,
I've had romantic encounters with women, but I've also hurt some of them in the process of moving on.


stolen dreams, no, there's no denyin'.
I've realized that my actions have consequences and may have caused pain for others.


And I've traveled high with my coattails flyin'
Throughout my journey, I've experienced moments of success and achievement, with a sense of confidence and pride.


somewhere in the wiiiiiind.
But ultimately, I've sensed that something was missing and that my search for fulfillment and belonging was not complete.


Caledonia, you're callin' me.
But now, I hear your call and know that returning to my roots is what I need to do to find that missing piece.


Caledonia, you're the best friend I've ever had.
You have been my constant companion and source of comfort throughout my life, and I am grateful for you.




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