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Roses And Tears Seinneam Cliù Nam Fear Ùr
   
Credits: Traditional; arranged by Capercaillie
   
Appears On: Roses And Tears
   
Language: Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic)
   

Lyrics: English Translation:
   
Sèist: Chorus (after each verse):
Seinneam cliù nam fear ùr I sing the praises of the new men
Gillean glun-gheal nam breacan White-kneed lads of the tartan
Feileadh beag os cionn nan glun Their kilts above the knee
Eideadh sunndach nan gaisgeach Hearty uniform of the heroes
   
Seinneam cliù na dh'fhag Port-righ I sing the praises of those that left Portree
Fo'n cuid pìoban is bhreacan With their bagpipes and tartan
Leam bu mhiann a bhi nan cul I would like to be behind them
Miann mo shuil bhi gam faicinn Joy of my eyes to see them
   
Seinneam cliù na dh' fhalbh a Sleibht' I sing the praises of those that left Sleat
Gillean treun nach robh meata Brave lads who were not timid
Chaidh a dhion an crun 's an tìr Who went to defend crown and country
Bho'n a mhìltear gun cheartas From the destructor without justice
   
'S bi an cliù 'ga sheinn gu bràth Their fame will be sung forever
Fhad's bhios tonn air tràigh no cladach As long as the waves strike a beach or shore
Fhad's bhios grian an aird na speur As long as the sun is high in the heavens
Mairidh spèis do na gaisgich There will be respect for the heroes
   
(Sèist 2x) (Chorus 2x)