Caledonia - Lyrics - Song about Scotland - celtic folk music by Dougie MacLean

Caledonia - with lyrics - Song about Scotland - celtic folk music from rapalje. Romantic Celtic folk song Ballad about Scotland. Written by Dougie MacLean. Well known versions from Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder, Scrum, Dolores Keane, Amy MacDonald
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Caledonia - Lyrics
(Dougie McLean)
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 came from
And that's the reason why I seem
So far away today
Chorus:
Let me tell you that I love you and that I think about you all the time
Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home
If I should become a stranger you know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
I have moved and I've kept on moving
Proved the points that I needed proving
Lost the friends that I needed losing
Found new ones on the way
I have kissed the ladies and left them crying
Stolen dreams, yes there's no denying
I have traveled hard with conscience flying
Somewhere with the wind
Chorus
Now I'm sitting here before the fire
The empty room the forest choir
The flames that couldn'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 the hands are shaken and the kisses flow
Then I will disappear
Chorus
RAPALJE, Celtic Folk Music with a difference!
The musicians of Rapalje with their wild hair and medieval kilts create a flaming energy with their enthusiasm and motivation. With sensitive ballads, fiery songs and vivacious Celtic melodies Rapalje electrifies their audience. A concert of Rapalje is like a journey through time with recognizable licentiousness and a rough way of life.
Soundtrack download on iTunes and Amazon. Track from Live DVD, Recorded at De Groene Engel, Oss. Video by D'Images. Sound by SoundBase. www.rapalje.com
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[@LucyferWerneburg]

Just sitting somewhere outside and crying. Because of the tons of struggle in my life,just remembering the good old times seeing rapalje live again again with my mother.

[@northscot9862]

Great group, keep it up, fantastic. From a Scotsman

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Nice to get such a great compliment from a Scotsman, North Scot

[@northscot9862]

@@RAPALJEmusic You guys are great, keep it going. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

[@shanedude91]

Love this song. Surprisingly I can relate to it a lot even though I'm not from Scotland. Anybody who's moved around a lot can get emotional listening to this

[@Chris_Gordon_1973]

Some songs hold their magic forever, this is one of those x

[@EndBoss187]

I saw Rapalje live about half a year ago. i literally cried when they played "Caledonia". Sang along with them at the top of my lungs, too.
Awesome band.

[@Misericordia89]

Amazing interpretation It's very warm like a lullaby (:
Beautiful song guys!! My congrats from Chile...in the very end of the world

[@QueenShireen]

Cornwall, Loch Lomond, Caledonia ...
I love those wonderfull songs about places .. gives my tears ( but in a good way )

[@magretstaben9500]

Die schönsten Erinnerungen ,an verdammt tolle Zeiten ❤

[@thandor61]

Best Song ever !!! Mooorgen RAPALJE live (5 mal!) MPS Rastede 14.05 2015 !! Geill. Freu :-))))

[@RAPALJEmusic]

That is about a year ago. Did you see us also after MPS Rastede?

[@leeannebishop51]

Can someone tell William to smile a little more when he sings lololl

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Hello Leeanne, Yes, he takes it very seriously when he sings. hihi

[@mountainneko]

Incredible. . .one of the best versions of this song that I have ever heard. . .

[@dunziel]

I'll keep this song and all of you deep in my heart

[@owlet1963]

The instrumental part gives me goosebumps on top of the goosebumps I have already from listening to the awesome voice singing. GREAT JOB!!!

[@MiFelidae]

Mit Abstand die schönste Version von 'Caledonia' - ihr seid einfach klasse!!

[@amandafelipedionisio3986]

That's my favourite song in the world 💙

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Hello Amanda Felipe Dionísio, thank you for your nice comment! we think so too!

[@TheRiverdrive]

beautiful
the best version of Caledonia,a very good voice...

[@Cameronwhiteoak]

I'm too old to be a groupie but I'd travel a long way to see this band on a US tour! Fantastic talent!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

You're never to old to be a groupie, haha! Maybe we'll travel to the US some time soon

[@sinderi218]

If you have the chance to, definitely do it. They're amazing live :)

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Thanks sinderi!

[@shanedude91]

@@RAPALJEmusic any plans to tour in the US these days? I for one would bug the shit out of everyone I know to come see you guys with me

[@Southman45]

Saw them the first time in my life today in Öjendorf - did not know them before, was not into this kind of music...but this is absolutely magic - I instantly fell in love with this music! Pure musicians, great!!!!

[@Stefanhofer]

jea the accent is great, i`m from germany, and i just understand every second word^^

[@luizion]

To warm the heart. Brazilian lengths and hugs of Nova Friburgo at the foot of a mountain called Caledonia whose name was given by the brave Scots that immigrated here. Alba gu Bràth!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Yes, Witch King, Caledonia is another name for Scotland. We love to visit that mountain some day

[@19rsn053]

18 years ago I broke off the relation with my girlfriend,last year december we met again........ever since we both heard this song we knew........never apart again......
thank you Rapalje........

[@RAPALJEmusic]

19rsn053 "it takes two to get together, it takes time to make it last" From our song "Never mind the strangers

[@19rsn053]

We melden ons op Keltfest!!

[@klaziena111]

Super gaaf de muziek. En de videoclip super. Zie jullie morgen op treden in het stadspark. 💖💖👍👍

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Wij zijn ook erg blij met deze video kwaliteit

[@jannyrijkeboer6583]

My mother used to love rapalje, we used to go and see them whenever they where close. We had this song and the town i loved so well at her memorial service and it makes me cry every time.

[@RAPALJEmusic]

I'm sorry to read that your mother passed away. I hope this song remembers her of times she still lived

[@12ele12]

I keep playing this. It reminds me of my boyfriend because we danced on this song on the elf fantasy fair last April :3

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Nice to know this song brings up memories. Are you and your boyfriend still together?

[@12ele12]

Yes, almost three years now.

[@RAPALJEmusic]

That's nice!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

I have a question: I saw you react on my message in google+. Do you know how to write a response there instead of going to RUclips first?

[@12ele12]

I did? I really don't know sorry! I guess my phone did that. I just clicked on the link in the mail I got notifying me of your response. Sorry i can't help you

[@2stepand]

We hebben gisteren het concert van deze band mogen meemaken in Nieuwkuijk, was een hele ervaring, maar dit is ons favorietje

[@plumdutchess]

Ik heb ze gisteren op het Bevrijdingsfestival Overijssel in Zwolle gezien. Ze waren geweldig!

[@badwolftina8716]

A Dougie MacLean classic! Love this version as well, though. :)

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Yes Dougie McLean, I really like this version: ruclips.net/video/wP8A9rtg0iI/видео.html

[@jobarrieglenn]

Lovely version of this song, and beautifully matched with the instrumental, Inisheer.

[@MarksKochstudijoMKS]

mein absolutes Lieblingslied von Rapalje.. Träum

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Danke! Wir spielen es auch immer gerne, jetzt uber 3000 mal!

[@derhinnerk4052]

The really Best version of the Song i've ever heard..!!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Thank you! it sometimes gives goosebumps to ourselves

[@danielvranken5597]

Einfach nur toll, und das immer wieder ...... hoffe Euch bald wieder mal live zu erleben.

[@christineharth1275]

ein so wunderbarer Song - treibt mir jedes Mal die Tränen in die Augen

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Ja, Christine, Sehr emotional, auch für uns zu spielen

[@paulepanzer4498]

Ja besonders wenn man kurz davor stand nach SCOTLAND zu reisen. Nach Inverness und noch weiter. Aber jetzt wegen dem Covid 19 mussten wir leider unsere Reise stornieren... 😥😥😥😥
Scotland I miss you so much

[@Rukill]

War auch in osna beim eisheiligen geplänkel! Muss sagen das mir Coppelius und Rapalje am besten gefallen haben wer lust hat habe nen bissel geupet !

[@SlightlySusan]

I like that someone described this a video response to Celtic Woman. AARRGGHHH! Celtic Woman! As someone said, "what does that group have to do with Ireland or Celts?"

[@MrPAULBVD]

Geweldig nummer! Zeker toen ze dit op KeltFest samen met Fling zongen.
En afgelopen zondag op het KasteelFeest in 'Rooi'! Om met de hand op je hart zachtjes mee te zingen

[@ichbinsg]

Wow... Das geht echt unter die Haut...
Klasse Lied!

[@MaxReuvers]

Prachtig nummer.. Jammer dat ik donderdag niemand kon vinden die ik mee kon slepen naar Groniningen, anders was ik zeker gegaan!

[@corriedelaat267]

mijn lievelingslied, zo mooi

[@RAPALJEmusic]

We spelen je lievelingslied erg vaak, Corrie

[@HeuleKuH]

Ich war auch in Osnabrück und fand Rapalje einfach nur geil ;)
Am besten fand ich es aber, als sie angefangen haben zu dritt zu singen!!
Und natürlich den roten Weihnachtskilt :D

[@judyrowe5025]

Fantastic, creative musicians--so glad I found them on RUclips. Don't suppose they would ever come to California?!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Thank you! Never say never but no plans so far 😉

[@corneliabettinar8031]

Phantastisch, einfach nur wunderschön. Es lohnt sich hinzuhören und auch hinzusehen. Cornelia

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Cornelia, Danke für das zuhören und zusehen

[@mandy2516]

One of my favorite songs ❤😍❤

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Hello Mandy, also one of my favorites..

[@Esmaine]

Kippenvel, iedere keer weer. Zo'n mooi nummer! Thanks guys!

[@littlestupidgod]

Irish Folk from the Nederlands... it's like Cheddar with Heineken: Best together.
Never mind that this one is Scottish Folk.

[@taartenx3606]

ik zag jullie op keltfest en jullie zongen dit lied het was echt prachtig eindelijk kan nederland trots zijn dat we zo'n goed band hebben jullie zijn geweldig!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Hallo Taarten X, Dank je wel voor je compliment!

[@MrPAULBVD]

Ze komen er weer aan : hun optredens tijdens KeltFest en op hun eigen Keltisch Midzomer Festival. Wat heb ik er weer zin in!

[@Brummelhexe]

There is no way to resist Williams amazing voice and Rapalje's beautiful music ... thank you for making wonderful memories :)

[@Maerko]

I cannot say any more than:
This is utterly beautiful.. The chorus makes you feel warm...
And they're not even scottish, nor am I (both Dutch)
Rapalje.. you guys are great!!

[@orkhanahmadov9963]

what a great music ! greetings from Azerbaijan :)

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@hans-jurgenhennig187]

Schon für diese Lied alleine muss man diese Truppe lieben. Sie können spielen, können singen, sogar acapella und sie haben den Mut,sogar Gefühl, wie in diesem Lied zu zeigen. Sie haben Herz.

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Hans-Jürgen Hennig Danke für dein netten Bericht

[@Gileseypops]

They were sooo good at WGT! First time I've heard them but they made that festival for me. :)

[@RAPALJEmusic]

thanks. We love to perform on WGT again. It's a couple of years ago now

[@ExcessiveGamingHD]

Ich hab sie am Wochenende auf dem Feuertanz Festival live gesehn und sie stahlen einfach so eine Magie aus... wahnsinn!

[@silkemos922]

Can’t wait till zomerfolk festival this year! You guys are amazing! Dit is mijn favoriete nummer van jullie en kan niet wachten het weer live te horen :)

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Dit lied spelen we zeker op Zomerfolk, Silke

[@silkemos922]

RAPALJE Celtic Folk Music Super! Dat word weer een weekend genieten 🍻❤️

[@tomgollek]

saw and heared them last night.pretty goog.

[@TheSnarkyWitch]

Of all your songs, I love this one the most. It's performed beautiful.

[@Loth0o]

Zijn stem past echt perfect bij dit nummer!
His voice fits like hell too this song xD !

[@Hellencutter]

Eure Musik geht durch das Ohr direkt in das Herz!!!!

[@kaioferreiramelo1323]

the best song and the best band

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Thank you so much Kaio Ferreira Melo!

[@hanicolekrottje7438]

Onwijs mooi!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Hallo Hanicole krotjje, fijn dat je het mooi vind

[@motte1168]

caledonia you´re calling me...
as if it comes from my heart so wunderful!

[@kalarr1389]

you can tell the dancers are enjoying every minute :)

[@olgabart13]

ze zijn in het echt nog beter onwijs mooie en goeie muziek
Rapalje is the best :D

[@jacklineO]

Geweldig!!!!!!

[@Just2Mii]

Heerlijk.. egt geweldig

[@PetraWHV]

Herz-zer-reissend SCHÖN...
immer und immer und immer wieder...
Meine Gedanken sind bei ~meinem~ Grossen heulenden Wind...

[@EndBoss187]

Saw them live today. Awesome band.

[@Silveryne]

De enige versie van Caledonia die ik oprecht super vind. Williams stem is er gewoon geschikt voor. Ik kan niet wachten tot donderdag (woensdag misschien).

[@dougie159753]

then listen to the original version of dougie maclean. it's just stunning. gives me goosebumps everytime i listen to the song.

[@l_TheJester_I]

this is pure awesomeness....

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Thank you Manuel

[@ltmatt90]

CELTIC BRITAIN(Scotland Ireland and Wales) IS AWESOME!!
Greetings from Italy ;)

[@maarhoefe]

just came back from there life performance they are so awesome i got my whistle and dagger signed by all band members

[@brigitteoudman]

Celtiche muziek zoals die behoort te zijn!!!!!!!!!!

[@pleentje44]

oooo...wat een heerlijk nummer en een super mannen!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Dank je wel voor het eerste bericht op deze video 9 jaar geleden

[@rosannevanmil6554]

I know you posted this a sheissload of months ago, but I so totally agree with this

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Rosanne van Mil I did not get that message

[@shamyo.o4026]

fantastic musicians, I love you guys, greetings from Argentina !!

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Thank you very much for your compliment!

[@seababy38]

I love these guys best celtic music out there.

[@ejlaparram]

WHAT A VOICE, BEATYFULL!!!

[@connyhauschild9292]

Diese Stimme, so wunderschön 😘

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Das ist warum William dieses lied singt, Conny

[@leeannebishop51]

You are all very talented playing all those instruments my favorites is the bagpipes love the music, I play a few myself I can lay the Fife, Recorder and Pan Flute ( just learning how to play it). Cheers all have fun .

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Hello Leeanne, You will enjoy the next Rapalje Show on Sunday then..

[@GunniTheGunman]

Yeah, i saw them live today and yesterday, very nice band, great songs, wonderful melodies and rhythms, and these guys are very friendly xD

[@alweneofavebury]

This has made me so homesick for my home back in Scotland, which I left 20 years ago/ :'-(

[@RAPALJEmusic]

alweneofavebury Where do you live now?

[@arnoldpiotrwatruch4983]

beautiful

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Arnold Piotr Wątruch thank you for liking this video.

[@TheOldrockster]

So good, een heerlijk nummer

[@bcaatje]

Hi TCZblood, try to come over to Holland and visit one of the fairs where they perform live and you will enjoy this version. Try the other video's from this group.

[@SuperMullermilch]

Mooie tekst, prachtige muziek!

[@sunnylady1286]

Wonderful Version *_______*

[@dewrosejl]

awsome group. love these guys .

[@TSPH1992]

Tears in my eyes. Beautiful

[@RAPALJEmusic]

TheSporehacker happy tears are good tears!

[@maragretdowns698]

Beautiful Music xx

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Thanks x

[@jorlOGT]

Beautiful, you can send us to that magic land :)

[@SierraCharley]

THE BEST!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

[@TheOldrockster]

was fantastisch donderdagavond

[@LadyCovers]

They're just amazing! *-*

[@hafensanger6205]

Love it ...great song, great Band

[@rjcb3]

Excellent!

[@aldavis1965]

Killer tune, so soothing

[@RAPALJEmusic]

al davis thank you!

[@luciandasilva1817]

Wunder wunder schön ❤

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Danke, bis bald bei ein Konzert?

[@AmutoxXxIkari]

♥
Quite loving. Without words. ♥

[@Flulu92]

awesome song. :)

[@doreenvanroyen-martens5510]

Zo ongelofelijk mooi

[@RAPALJEmusic]

Fijn dat je het mooi vind, Doreen. Geniet ervan

[@rozim2000]

Quem inventou o amor