Promised Land
Scotland's Call: Unveiling the Orange Promised Land
Lyrics
From the banks of the north sea
Refers to the geographical location of the North Sea, possibly symbolizing a starting point or origin.
And down across this land
Describes the movement across the land, indicating a journey or progression.
We stand on top of shoulders, boys
Suggests unity and support, standing on the achievements of those who came before.
Of blue forgotten clans
Refers to historical groups (clans) that may have been marginalized or forgotten.
Our duty's to the ones before
Highlights the obligation to honor and continue the legacy of predecessors.
Who lived and died by sword
Emphasizes the significance of a warrior's life, lived and ended by the sword.
In honour of Culloden, boys
References the Battle of Culloden, invoking a sense of pride and remembrance.
Make our voices heard
Encourages making one's voice heard, possibly in support of a cause or identity.
Make it known to all of them
Encourages expressing allegiance and making it clear which side one supports.
Which side of the line you stand
Reiterates the importance of declaring loyalty and taking a stand.
That Scotland's for the Billy Boys
Declares that Scotland is for the "Billy Boys," possibly a group or identity.
The orange promised land
Refers to an "orange promised land," possibly indicating a desired or ideal state.
Hey!
Expression of enthusiasm or encouragement.
Make it known to all of them
Reiterates the importance of expressing one's position and allegiance.
Which side of the line you stand
Emphasizes the need to clarify one's stance to others.
That Scotland's for the Billy Boys
Repeats the assertion that Scotland belongs to the "Billy Boys."
The orange promised land
Reiterates the concept of an "orange promised land" in connection to Scotland.
From the banks of the north sea
Recalls the geographical origin from the North Sea, possibly signaling a return or continuity.
And down across this land
Reiterates the movement across the land, possibly indicating the persistence of a cause.
We stand on top of shoulders, boys
Reiterates the theme of standing on the achievements of forgotten clans.
Of blue forgotten clans
Repeats the reference to historical groups that may have been marginalized.
Our duty's to the ones before
Reaffirms the duty to honor and continue the legacy of those who came before.
Who lived and died by sword
Reiterates the significance of a warrior's life, emphasizing the role of the sword.
In honour of Culloden, boys
Repeats the reference to the Battle of Culloden, emphasizing historical pride.
Make our voices heard
Reiterates the call to make voices heard, suggesting collective action.
Make it known to all of them
Reiterates the importance of expressing allegiance and making one's stance clear.
Which side of the line you stand
Re-emphasizes the significance of standing on a particular side of a line.
That Scotland's for the Billy Boys
Reaffirms the declaration that Scotland is for the "Billy Boys."
The orange promised land
Reiterates the concept of an "orange promised land" in relation to Scotland.
That Scotland's for the Billy Boys
Repeats the declaration that Scotland belongs to the "Billy Boys."
The orange
Repeats the reference to the "orange" promised land, emphasizing its significance.
Promised
Repeats the word "Promised," possibly for emphasis on the desired state.
Land
Repeats the word "Land," reinforcing the concept of a promised land.
Hey!
Expression of enthusiasm or encouragement, possibly to conclude the message.
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