Lyrics
Well I’ve heard it called it called many things
Refers to Ireland with various names.
From the emerald isle with the natural springs
Highlights Ireland as the emerald isle with natural springs.
Home of the shamrock the three leaf clover
Emphasizes Ireland as the home of the shamrock, the three-leaf clover.
The amazing sights of the cliffs of moher
Mentions the spectacular sights of the cliffs of Moher.
Ireland this little nation
Describes Ireland as a small nation.
Has spread both far and wide
Expresses how Ireland has gained global recognition.
Loved by every nation
Conveys that Ireland is loved by people worldwide.
Immersed in love and pride
Indicates that Ireland is deeply connected to love and pride.
In the County Kerry the water flows
References County Kerry and its flowing water.
Through grey hills the black valley below
Depicts the landscape with grey hills and the black valley below.
Follow the trail where the tulips grow
Encourages following a trail where tulips grow.
To Kate Kearney's in the Gap of Dunlow
Directs to Kate Kearney's in the Gap of Dunlow.
The Skellig islands where the monks once prayed
Highlights the Skellig Islands as a place where monks once prayed.
Stick out of the ocean like a sharp steel blade
Describes the Skellig Islands sticking out of the ocean sharply.
Where an inch is a mile and the dolphin plays
Portrays a place where an inch is a mile, and dolphins play.
The Ring of Kerry carved out by spades
References the Ring of Kerry carved out by spades.
From Inis Mór and the Serpents Lair
Names Inis Mór and the Serpents Lair.
To killorgan and the Phuck fair
Mentions Killorgan and the Phuck fair.
The scattered islands of Clew Bay
Refers to the scattered islands of Clew Bay.
The Greystone’s of the Burren way
Points to the Greystone’s of the Burren way.
From the causeway where the giants layed
Highlights the causeway where giants are said to have laid.
To Croke Park where Gaelic games are played
Mentions Croke Park, a venue for Gaelic games.
Where hurling and football the games of men
Refers to hurling and football as traditional Irish games.
Where strength and honour prevails in the end
Emphasizes the importance of strength and honor in these games.
This little bear that sits out west
Describes a bear in the west, symbolizing Ireland.
In the cool north Atlantic mist
Evokes the cool mist of the north Atlantic where the bear sits.
From north to south and east to west
Expresses love for Ireland from north to south and east to west.
This small green isle is loved the best
Conveys that this small green isle is loved the best.
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