The Connemara Cradle Song
Guardian Winds: A Lullaby of Sea and Dreams
Lyrics
On wings of the wind o'er the dark rolling sea
Angels are traveling swiftly over the dark, turbulent sea.
Angels are coming to watch over thee
Angels are arriving to protect and watch over you.
Angels are coming to watch o'er thy sleep
Angels are coming to oversee your slumber.
So list to the wind coming over the deep
Pay attention to the sound of the wind blowing across the ocean.
Hear the wind blow, love, hear the wind blow
Listen to the wind, dear; pay attention to its sound.
Lean your head over and hear the wind blow
Lean closer and hear the wind blowing.
The currachs are sailing way out on the blue
The traditional Irish boats, currachs, are sailing far out in the deep blue sea.
Laden with herring of silvery hue
Loaded with shiny, silver-colored herring.
Oh, silver the herring, silver the sea
The sea reflects the silver color of the herring.
Soon there'll be silver for baby and me
Soon, there will be wealth from the herring catch for the baby and me.
Hear the wind blow, love, hear the wind blow
Listen to the wind's sound, my love; pay attention.
Lean your head over and hear the wind blow
Bend your head closer and hear the wind blowing.
Hear the wind blow, love, hear the wind blow
Again, pay attention to the wind's sound, my dear.
Lean your head over and hear the wind blow
Lean your head over and listen to the wind blowing.
The currachs tomorrow will stand on the shore
Tomorrow, the currachs will be back on the shore.
And Daddy goes sailing, a-sailing no more
And Daddy will cease sailing, no longer going out to sea.
The nets will be drying, the net's heaven blessed
The fishing nets will hang to dry, blessed by heaven.
And safe in my arms contended he'll rest
In my arms, contentedly, he will rest securely.
Hear the wind blow, love, hear the wind blow
Listen once more to the sound of the wind, my love.
Lean your head over and hear the wind blow
Lean closer and hear the wind blowing.
Hear the wind blow, love, hear the [Incomprehensible]
Repetition of the instruction to listen to the wind's sound (partially incomprehensible).
Lean your head over and hear the wind blow
Lean your head over and hear the wind blowing.
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