Story Behind The Song
Written from the perspective of a boy to manhood and journeying away from home but always knowing where home is - where he belongs. It was a commissioned piece that was not taken up as the boy's voice broke.
Song Description
This is a song of home-coming. A place called home - which could be anywhere (and there are lyrics which are more generic) but Ireland is the original 'home' in the song.
| Song Length |
2:11 |
Genre |
Folk - Country, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Content, Exultant |
Subject |
Country, Nation, Happiness |
| Similar Artists |
Mary Chapin Carpenter |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1800 - 1899 |
| |
Lyrics
On an island in an ocean blue
Where the fearless eagles fly
And the river's flowing down to the sea
That's where my true heart lies
Although time will make a man of me
And the winds will take me far
Onto distant lands and places unknown
I am bound to follow that star
So the spirit's calling to carry me
A traveller's journey I must ride
I will sail the seas - I will stride the land
And seek the turning tide
And when the man has wandered far and wide
Earthly wonders all to see
I will hear the voice of Ireland call
Come home to where I must be