Story Behind The Song
The writer comes originally from The Misty Isle in the song. Now lives in New Zealand.
Song Description
Based on the traditional style of the individual who has been banished from his homeland,for many years, and has a yearning to return once more. A modernised version.
| Song Length |
3:28 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, World - Celtic |
| Tempo |
Tempo Undefined |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Composed |
Subject |
Home, Pride |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
The Misty Isle
Towering mountains reach out into space
Pounding waves rushing along the rock face
Fishing boats leaving, with seagulls on high
Call out the name of my Island of Skye
The songs and the music fill my heart with pride
A soft gentle sadness that I try to hide,
The cliffs and the moorland, where eagles may fly,
Reminders again of the Island of Skye
ooOh the Misty Island Â- ooOh of the highlands
A gem of the ocean, over the sea
That land is my land itÂ's calling to me ----------------------Bridge
Oh Island of Skye - the land of my birth -----------Chorus
The places and people - the salt of the earth
Memories of childhood, that bring me a smile
Please let me return - - ooOh let me return
To my Misty Isle
ooOh the Misty Island Â- ooOh of the highlands
A gem of the ocean, over the sea
That land is my land itÂ's calling to me------------------------Bridge
Oh Island of Skye - the land of my birth--------------------Chorus
The places and people - the salt of the earth------------(with
Memories of childhood, that bring me a smile----------changes)
Please let me return - - let me return
(Calling to me Â- Calling to me --) -------------------------------Echo
Let me return to my Misty Isle
Let me return to my Misty Isle.
Copyright © 2006 William Ross & Isaac Ander
Contact Info: billyross@xtra.co.nz Int. Tel. No. 64-9-238-1495
Member of ISA International Songwriters Association & APRA
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