My heart's in the highlands, my heart is not here.
My heart's in the highlands a chasing a deer,
And when it has found her I will go without fear
On whatever road she wishes I veer.
My heart's in the highlands, my heart is not here.
My heart aches with ages of being unclear.
And when I convey my repentance sincere
I pray she will smile and hold me close dear.
My heart's in the highlands, my heart is not here.
My heart's been in agony for many a year
And if she allows me to share just a tear
I'll sacrifice all just to keep her near.
My heart's in the highlands, my heart is not here.
My heart's seeking her in the heavenly spheres.
And if it should return from that great frontier
It's only because I must protect my living peers.
My heart's in the highlands, my heart is not here.
My heart's been relearning how on earth to hear
And when I can sense the expression most mere
I will know I am ready to see her appear.