CALEDONIA (SCOTLAND)

“Caledonia”

The song has become something of an anthem for Scotland (the term “Caledonia” itself is a Latin word for Scotland).

The song ostensibly is about Caledonia, but really it’s about any special place that you’re fond of, and had to leave behind.
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this song was covered by many artists
Dolores Keane, Celtic Woman, Celtic thunder,
MARY BLACK, RONAN KEATING ETC

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Caledonia by Eileen Laverty

Caledonia – Ruth Notman

By Celtic Women

Lyrics (Dougie McClean)

I don’t know if you can see
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

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

chorus

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……………………

Now I’m sitting here before the fire
The empty room on 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……………………