Hiraeth (original song)

It's the second time I posted this song. It's changed a little since the last time, but I still haven't had a pint of S.A.
Copyright 2009: Jock Jenkins

"Hiraeth" is a word in the Welsh language - Cymraeg, which means "longing for home". So if you are away from Wales - Cymru, you will feel Hiraeth.

I ran around my hometown
Drunken like a fool
But I had some good tunes
In my pocket

When I saw the hearse go by
I saluted you
Not just to you
But for everyone who's ever sung a song

Sorry for the things I did that hurt you
Sorry for the things I didn't do that hurt you
Maybe even more
I hope you weren't keeping score

I bought a postcard of the stadium
I drank the days and nights away
A lot of rhyme - no reason
Dreaming of a Saturday

They sang "We will keep a welcome"
I cried tears I didn't choose
Talk of Hiraeth a'r Gymraeg
I've been missing you

I don't know when I'll be home again
I don't know when I'll be taking of that special brew
I don't know when I'll be home again
But I know a little part of you will stay
Just like yesterday

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[lisageeandthe422]

This is a really cool tune. Love the lyrics! Love your voice, and your guitar work as well. Excellent songwriting. You are a wonderful storyteller. Really liked this. Greetings from Chicago, Lisa Gee

[anonplace]

@lisageeandthe422

Thanks very much.

[rudyvandam]

TOPS.

Cool, Calm & Collected

[anonplace]

Those are three Cs that I rarely attain.

[adamjones416]

Da iawn :) Neis gweld defnyddiad o'r Gymraeg:) parha i wneud canheuon sydd yn cynnwys geirfa Cymraeg :)

Very good :) Nice to see Welsh language used :) keep it up and write songs which include Welsh elements :)

[anonplace]

Diolch yn fawr.

[Bluefroger]

wonderful song.... really enjoyed it!

Sarah x

[mjs004]

Fantastic song!

[VooDooU22X]

nice voice ...nice tune ...

[oldnrone]

That's a very good one!

[eighthavenue]

Excellent as always...