Casteles in the Air Songtext
von Don McLean

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I′m tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair

Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky
A dream come true, I′ll live there 'til I die
I'm asking you to say my last goodbye
The love we knew ain′t worth another try

Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I′m weak, but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can′t remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain


But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning?
In the hills, away from city strife
I need a country woman for my wife
I′m city born, but I love the country life

For I will not be part of her cocktail generation
Partners waltz, devoid of all romance
The music plays and everyone must dance
I'm bowing out, I need a second chance

Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I′m weak but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she′ll understand if you tell it to her plain

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I′m tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair