Mary Ann Kennedy - Sinn Fhìn Còmhla (Together)

From the original score by Mary Ann Kennedy for the stage play 'Deeds Not Words', a Rural Nations production. Performed live at CCA, Glasgow for Ceòl is Craic, with Anna Massie on guitar.

LYRICS & TRANSLATION
Togaibh ur guthan, seinnibh ur n’ òran,
Seòladh e air oiteig camhanaich;
Aisling ghinealach sheas ar còir dhuinn,
Dùsgadh dòchais.

Sèist: Togaibh ur guthan, seinnibh ur n’ òran,
Cha mhise cuideachd ach sinn fhìn còmhla,
Cha mhis’ ach sinne, ri guaillibh a’ chèile,
An càirdeas còmhla.

Strì no sìth, coma dè ’n sgeulachd,
Ionnan guthan, ionnan cothroman;
Dhuinn’ an dìleab is an dùbhlan,
Gibht air dhaor-cheannach.

Obair làtha, obair beatha shlàn,
Obair linne, toiseach-tòiseachaidh;
Gach clach air càrn na stèidh dhar dòchas:
Nì sinn leantail oirnn.

 
Raise your voices, sing your song,
Let it sail out on the dawn breeze;
A dream of generations who stood our rights,
Waking hope.

Raise your voices, sing your song,
Not #metoo but us together,
Not me but us, shoulder to shoulder,
Together in friendship.

Peace or struggle, never mind the story,
Equal voices, equal chances;
Ours is the legacy, and the challenge,
A gift hard-won.

Day’s work, a whole life’s work,
A century’s work, a beginning;
Each stone on the cairn a found for hope:
We will carry on.

[harpdivack]

Such a wonderful song. Hearing this today, in this time of turmoil and fear, brought tears to my eyes. Keep creating your beautiful music, Mary Ann!

[sqkaczmarek]

Your voice is beautiful as are the lyrics and accompanying guitar. But the a perfect time for this message. Stay well. Keep singing. Peace.