The Fairy Hills
Enchanting Tales of Ancient Battlefields: The Fairy Hills Saga
Lyrics
Long, long ago in this ancient land
Refers to a distant past in an ancient land.
A battle took place where two hills now stand
Describes a historical battle that left two hills in its aftermath.
And on the plain there lay the slain
On the battlefield, there were casualties.
For neither the battle was won
Neither side emerged victorious in the battle.
So the bard then was told
A bard learns about these events.
Of these fairy hills
The bard hears about fairy hills.
Where bloom the white flowers and daffodils
These hills are described as places where white flowers and daffodils bloom.
Some big, some small, Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
References both small and big fairy hills (Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór).
Sinn scéal is grá geal mo stór
Expresses a story and bright love.
Beneath these hills, great heroes lie
Heroes from the Red Branch Knights are buried beneath these hills.
Of the Red Branch Knights
Red Branch Knights were a legendary Irish warrior elite.
And their ancient foe
Mentions an ancient foe of the Red Branch Knights.
In still of night, the immortals fight
Implies ongoing battles among immortals during the night.
But never the battle is won
Despite the fights, victory remains elusive.
So the harper was of told these fairy tales
A harper learns these fairy tales.
Of these fairy hills of the ancient Gaels
Specifically mentions fairy hills in the context of ancient Gaels.
Some big, some small, Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
Reiterates the presence of both small and big fairy hills.
Sinn scéal is grá geal mo stór
Repeats the theme of a story and bright love.
'Twas after the fight, the prophet foretold
After the battle, a prophet predicts no rest for the warriors.
No rest could be found
Restlessness persists for these bold warriors.
For these warriors bold
Until they unite to face a common enemy.
Till they unite and fight one common foe
Unity is required for victory in future battles.
And then would the battle be won
Only then can a decisive victory be achieved.
So the harper then wrote of these fairy hills
The harper writes about these fairy hills.
Where bloom the white flowers and daffodils
Reiterates the presence of white flowers and daffodils on the hills.
Some big, some small, Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
Mentions both small and big fairy hills once more.
Sinn scéal is grá geal mo stór
Repeats the theme of a story and bright love to conclude.
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