Language of the Gael -

[Nathan]

This is a very nicely performed version of Murdo MacFarlane's song, "Cànan Nan Gàidheal". It is here performed by Karen Matheson of Capercaillie. The language is a bit strong, but I suppose that is understandable when teetering on the brink of extinction.

The translated English accompanies the Gàidhlig.
http://youtu.be/RtbOfIpJ4YU


Nuair chithear fear-fèilidh'sa ghleann
When a kilted man was seen in the glen

Bu chinnteach gur Gàidhlig a' chainnt
It was certain that Gaelic was his language

Nuair a spion iad a threumh as an fhonn
But they have torn his roots from the ground

'N àite Gàidhlig tha cànan a ghoill
In place of Gaelic is the Lowlander's language

'S a Ghaidhealtachd creadhal-nan-sonn
And the Highlands, cradle of heroes

'S tìr "Mhajors" is "Cholonels" 'n diugh innt'
Today is the land of majors and colonels