Flower Of Scotland
Flower of Scotland: A Resilient Anthem of Freedom and Defiance
Lyrics
Oh flower of Scotland
Expressing admiration for Scotland.
When will we see your likes again?
Poignant inquiry about when Scotland will experience similar circumstances.
That fought and died for your wee ben
Reference to those who fought and died for Scotland's well-being.
Hill and glen
Mention of geographical features, symbolizing the Scottish landscape.
We stood against them, proud Edward's army
Recollection of opposing Proud Edward's army with pride.
And sent him homewards to think again
Describing the defeat of Edward's army and sending them back for reflection.
The hills are bare now and autumn
Portrayal of barren hills in autumn, indicating a changed and subdued environment.
Leaves lie faint and still
Emphasis on the stillness of leaves, possibly symbolizing a quiet aftermath of conflict.
O'er land that is lost now
Reflection on lost territory that was once cherished.
That was so dearly held
Recognition of the high value placed on the now lost land.
We stood against them, proud Edward's army
Reiteration of defiance against Proud Edward's army.
And sent them homewards to think again
Repetition of the victorious act of sending the opposing army back to contemplate.
Oh flower of Scotland
Reaffirmation of admiration for Scotland.
When will we see your likes again?
Reiteration of the longing to witness similar events in Scotland's history.
That fought and died for your wee ben
Recollection of those who sacrificed for the well-being of Scotland.
Hill and glen
Mention of natural features, connecting with Scotland's landscape.
We stood against them, proud Edward's army
Memories of resisting Proud Edward's army with pride.
And sent them homewards to think again
Successful expulsion of the enemy and prompting them to reflect.
Those days are passed now and in
Acknowledgment that those days are in the past and must be left there.
The past they must remain
Recognition of the historical nature of past events.
But we can still rise now
Hopeful statement about the possibility of resurgence as a nation.
And be a nation again
Encouragement to rise again as a unified nation.
We stood against them, proud Edward's army
Memories of resisting Proud Edward's army with pride (repeated).
And sent them homewards to think again
Reiteration of the victorious act of sending the opposing army back to contemplate (repeated).
Oh flower of Scotland
Reaffirmation of admiration for Scotland (repeated).
When will we see your likes again?
Reiteration of the longing to witness similar events in Scotland's history (repeated).
That fought and died for your wee ben
Recollection of those who sacrificed for the well-being of Scotland (repeated).
Hill and glen
Mention of natural features, connecting with Scotland's landscape (repeated).
We stood against them, proud Edward's army
Memories of resisting Proud Edward's army with pride (repeated).
And sent them homewards to think again
Reiteration of the victorious act of sending the opposing army back to contemplate (repeated).
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