The Proclaimers – twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid – are arguably a Scottish national institution. It is, for example, an iron rule that any evening wedding ‘do’ that takes place in Scotland must end with ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’.
This lovely song is a nod towards their birthplace of Leith – once the docks and now a highly fashionable area of Edinburgh.
My heart was broken, my heart was broken
Sorrow sorrow sorrow sorrow
My heart was broken, my heart was broken
You saw it, You claimed it
You touched it, You saved it
My tears are drying, my tears are drying
Thank you thank you thank you thank you
My tears are drying, my tears are drying
Your beauty and kindness
Made tears clear my blindness
While I’m worth my room on this earth
I will be with you
While the Chief, puts sunshine on Leith
I’ll thank Him for His work
And your birth and my birth
Yeah, yeah, yeah
My heart was broken, my heart was broken
Sorrow sorrow sorrow sorrow
My heart was broken, my heart was broken
You saw it, You claimed it
You touched it, You saved it
While I’m worth my room on this earth
I will be with you
While the Chief, puts sunshine on Leith
I’ll thank Him for His work
And your birth and my birth
Written by Craig and Charlie Reid
the only deadhead in the hameau 
I appreciate the background info on the brothers and the song. It’s a beautiful duet. It’s heartfelt singing. It is also poetic, especially the chorus.
I had never heard this song before. Cut right to the soul. Great choice!
Very enjoyable music.