Touch The Sky – English Lyrics

• By: Julie Fowlis
• Album: Brave/Soundtrack

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the empowering message of "Touch The Sky" by Julie Fowlis, a song that encapsulates the spirit of adventure and self-discovery. As featured in Disney's *Brave*, this track blends traditional Scottish sounds with a universal call to break free and chase your dreams. Explore the rich imagery and uplifting melody, and learn how music can inspire boldness and cultural pride.

[English]

When the cold wind is a-calling

And the sky is clear and bright

Misty mountains sing and beckon

Lead me out into the light

I will ride, I will fly

Chase the wind and touch the sky

I will fly

Chase the wind and touch the sky

Na-na, na-na-na-na

Na-na-na-na, na-na-na

Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na

Na-na-na-na, na-na-na

...

Where dark woods hide secrets

And mountains are fierce and bold

Deep waters hold reflections

Of times lost long ago

I will hear their every story

Take hold of my own dream

Be as strong as the seas are stormy

And proud as an eagle's scream

I will ride, I will fly

Chase the wind and touch the sky

I will fly

Chase the wind and touch the sky

Na-na, na-na-na-na

Na-na-na-na, na-na-na

Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na

Na-na-na-na, na-na-na

And touch the sky

...

Chase the wind, chase the wind

Touch the sky

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - air moving naturally
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - of or at a low or relatively low temperature
clear /klɪər/ A2	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret
bright /braɪt/ B1	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light
mountains /ˈmaʊntɪnz/ A1	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - sit on and control the movement of (an animal, especially a horse) or drive (a vehicle).
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - move through the air using wings
chase /tʃeɪs/ B1	verb - pursue in order to catch or catch up with
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light
woods /wʊdz/ A2	noun - a small forest
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - put or keep out of sight
secrets /ˈsiːkrəts/ B1	noun - something kept hidden or unexplained
fierce /fɪrs/ B2	adjective - having or displaying an intense aggressiveness
bold /boʊld/ B2	adjective - showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous
waters /ˈwɔːtərz/ A1	noun - the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
strong /strɒŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
stormy /ˈstɔːrmi/ B2	adjective - affected by a storm; tempestuous
proud /praʊd/ B1	adjective - feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated
eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ A2	noun - a large bird of prey with a massive head and beak, strong soaring flight, and keen eyesight

Key Grammar Structures

• When the cold wind is a-calling

  ➔ Present Continuous with archaic "a-" prefix

  ➔ The "a-" prefix (like "a-calling") is an archaic form, equivalent to "is calling." It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action. Uncommon in modern English, it adds a folksy or traditional feel.

• Misty mountains sing and beckon

  ➔ Personification (mountains performing human actions)

  ➔ The mountains are described as "singing" and "beckoning," giving them human-like qualities. This is a common literary device to create a more vivid and engaging image.

• Lead me out into the light

  ➔ Imperative clause

  ➔ This is a command or request directed at an unspecified entity (perhaps nature or a guiding spirit). The subject "you" is implied.

• I will ride, I will fly

  ➔ Future Simple tense (repeated for emphasis)

  ➔ "Will" indicates a future action. Repetition emphasizes the speaker's determination or intention.

• Chase the wind and touch the sky

  ➔ Imperative clauses (used metaphorically)

  ➔ Although grammatically imperative, these phrases represent aspirational goals and a pursuit of freedom and dreams, rather than actual commands.

• Where dark woods hide secrets

  ➔ Relative clause introducing a place (Where)

  ➔ "Where" introduces a clause that modifies a place or location (implied).

• Of times lost long ago

  ➔ Prepositional phrase modifying "reflections"

  ➔ The phrase "of times lost long ago" describes the type of reflections being seen in the water.

• Be as strong as the seas are stormy

  ➔ Comparative structure "as...as"

  ➔ This compares the desired strength to the strength of stormy seas. The first "as" is an adverb modifying "strong," and the second "as" is a conjunction introducing the comparison.