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Cànan nan Gàidheal
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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Cànan nan Gàidheal — Lyrics
1. Cha b'e sneachda's an reothadh bho thuath,
Cha b'e'n crannadh geur fuar bho'n ear,
Cha b'e'n tuisge is gaillionn bho'n iar,
Ach an galar a bhlian bho'n deas.
Blàth duilleach, stoc agus freumh,
Cànan mo threubh is mo shluaigh.
Chorus:
Thig thugainn thig co' ruinn gu siar,
Gus an cluinn sinn ann cànan nam Féinn;
Thig thugainn thig co 'ruinn gu siar,
Gus an cluinn sinn ann cànan nan Gaidheal.
2. Bheir anuas dhuinn na coinnleirean òr,
'S annt’ càraibh na coinnlean geal céir,
Lasaibh suas iad an seòmar a'bhròin,
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About Cànan nan Gàidheal
This traditional folk song, Cànan nan Gàidheal, is sung in Scottish Gaelic. The lyrics speak of the importance of language, specifically the Gaelic tongue, as being the lifeblood of the people. The first verse contrasts harsh elements with a disease, implying that the true threat is the loss of culture. The chorus calls for people to come together and listen to the language of the Gaels. Later verses refer to the enduring spirit of the language, even if it is no longer heard in ancient strongholds. This solo medium setting allows for an intimate exploration of the text's themes of cultural preservation and identity.
