Story Behind The Song
The rhythm came first and then the melody. The lyrics are a dramatisation of a situation I was in at one point in an early career.
Song Description
A modern folk song of a couple apart due to the need to find work elsewhere. Absent love and missing home is making the singer vow to get home soon and never leave again.
| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, World - Celtic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Long, Mountains, Hills |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Verse 1
I know it's been a while since we walked under the moon
I know how many times I've missed your smile
We've struggled and we've saved while I've worked so far away - so many miles
Verse 2
I wont forget that look when we finally realised
My going was the price we'd have to pay
We couldn't just pretend it wasn't going to end - so far away
Chorus
I'm going to take some time to think about
the love we have always known
Going to take some time
For the love I've left behind
Cos I'm so tired and so alone
I'm going take some time
Get a little peace of mind
Going to take some time before I roam again
Verse 3
The darkness of those hills is forever on my mind
The water rushing through after the rain
These thoughts when I'm alone make me dream of coming home - again
Chorus
I'm going to take some time to think about
the love we have always known
Going to take some time
For the love I've left behind
Cos I'm so tired and so alone
I'm going take some time
Get a little peace of mind
Going to take some time before I roam again
Bridge
The call of the valleys and the mountains above
The track leading up to our door
It's been calling me back
Time to strap on my pack and I'll be home, I'll be home once more
Chorus
I'm going to take some time to think about
the love we have always known
Going to take some time
For the love I've left behind
Cos I'm so tired and so alone
I'm going take some time
Get a little peace of mind
Going to take some time before I roam - may never leave again