The Exile
Journey of Exile: Embracing Alba's Legacy
Lyrics
Tak' ma hand an' shake it fur the last time
Expressing farewell, asking to shake hands for the last time.
Wan mair kiss goodbye then across the sea fur me
Seeking one more goodbye kiss before embarking on a journey across the sea.
Am oan ma way oan a journey o' a lifetime
Indicating the start of a significant and enduring journey.
A lifetime nae longer free tae me
Highlighting a lifetime no longer free, suggesting a sense of constraint or exile.
This leakin' ship keeps rollin' oan forever
Describing the perpetual motion of a leaking ship, symbolizing challenges or hardships.
Another ay ma clan, sittin' next tae me
Mentioning a fellow clan member on the ship, emphasizing a shared experience.
Speakin' in the language o' oor faithers
Referring to communication in the language of their forefathers, emphasizing cultural connection.
He says "Are you an exile like me?"
Posing a question about being an exile, indicating a shared identity and experience.
Ah left ma land, ma home, ma dreams forever
Expressing the departure from one's land, home, and dreams, signifying a profound sacrifice.
Forever in exile ah will be
Stating that the speaker will be forever in exile, suggesting a permanent state of displacement.
Left ma land, ma home, ma dreams forever
Reiterating the abandonment of land, home, and dreams with a sense of finality.
Forever in exile ah will be
Emphasizing the enduring nature of exile, echoing the sentiment expressed earlier.
Who will tell the tales o' oor country
Raising the question of who will preserve and share the stories of their homeland.
Alba's story must be carried oan
Stressing the importance of carrying on the narrative and history of Alba (Scotland).
Who will sing aloud of her glories
Pondering who will sing praises of Alba's glories, emphasizing the cultural heritage.
Oor children will sing her ancient songs
Asserting that their children will continue to sing the ancient songs of their homeland.
Left ma land, ma home, ma dreams forever
Repeating the theme of leaving behind land, home, and dreams in perpetual exile.
Forever in exile ah will be
Reaffirming the enduring nature of the speaker's exile.
Left ma land, ma home, ma dreams forever
Reiterating the sentiment of leaving behind one's homeland and dreams in eternal exile.
Forever in exile ah will be
Emphasizing the perpetual nature of the speaker's exile from land, home, and dreams.
Alba, Alba, Alba, forever in exile ah will be
Repeatedly expressing the enduring nature of the speaker's exile from Alba (Scotland).
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