Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Castle Island, artist - Tom Robinson
Date of issue: 06.09.1992
Song language: English
Castle Island |
Where the sun lights up still waters in the harbour |
And where hungry eyes once stared out to the sea |
Yes it’s there that I’ll come home, across the dancing foam |
And once again I’ll walk on Castle Island |
I remember years ago the place seemed quieter |
The rain fell softer still, the moon shone brighter |
Maybe memory plays its' games, and the beauty’s still the same |
As when I took my first steps on Castle Island |
I smiled as I walked up past the old ballroom |
Where in sharp creased suits we’d laugh and dance till dawn |
And when Mary said 'I will' my heart with joy was filled |
But we cried as we sailed out from Castle Island |
The city that we came to was a stranger |
Where neighbours passed you by without a word |
The work we did was hard and filled with danger |
Never found the promised land of which we’d heard |
We met up with fellow souls who’d left the old place |
And we’d drown our dreams in pints and whiskeys smooth |
And when Liam would sing a song, we’d be carried all along |
Transported through the tune to Castle Island |
Now the years lie heavy on my aching shoulders |
And my weary bones cry out for rest at last |
When the circle is complete, the good earth will taste so sweet |
As they lay me down to sleep on Castle Island |
With my own folk I shall sleep 'neath Castle Island |