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Scots' Round The World
The Real McKenzies Lyrics


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In the 18th century way up in the Highlands
The British lion roared at Scotland with a henious plan
The English pushed up from the South with murderous dragoons
And what they did to Scotland will not be forgotten soon

The fighting field culloden, Prince Charlie was the man
Of illusionary grandure with no head for command
Cumberland with cannon fired on Scots with sword in hand
Brave men fought & died in kilts defending ancient clans

They were Scottish, and now they're gone
They were Scottish, but they live on

The Higlanders were cut to shreds, hung & lost their heads
To put some to rot in prisons and left 'em all for dead
No mercy for the Highland people screaming through the years
Some were chained & shipped as slaves far off to new frontiers

People come & people go but Scots will never die
They live on in sons & daughters
Scottish heart. Scottish pride
Now there's Scottish all around the world
And what better world their be
Remember the ones who made our Scottish history

Overall Meaning

The Real McKenzies's song "Scots' Round The World" is a tribute to Scottish history and heritage. The song begins by referring to the 18th century, a time when Scotland was oppressed by the British. The British soldiers, known as dragoons, pushed up from the South with the intention to kill and conquer Scotland. The song refers to the Battle of Culloden, where Scottish clans fought fiercely against the English army led by the Duke of Cumberland. The battle culminated with great loss of life on the Scottish side, and it is considered one of the greatest tragedies of Scottish history.


The song pays tribute to the Scottish people who lost their lives in the battle, and alludes to the fact that some were sold into slavery or imprisoned. Despite the tragedy, the song asserts that the Scottish people, and their history, will never be forgotten. The song asserts that Scots will always be a part of the world, as they have spread across the globe to various countries, including Canada and the United States. The song encourages people to remember the Scot heroes who have contributed to Scottish history and heritage.


Line by Line Meaning

In the 18th century way up in the Highlands
This song remembers a time in the 1700s when something important happened in the Scottish Highlands


The British lion roared at Scotland with a henious plan
The British wanted to do something terrible to Scotland


The English pushed up from the South with murderous dragoons
English soldiers came from the south with deadly weapons


And what they did to Scotland will not be forgotten soon
Their actions left a lasting impression on Scotland


The fighting field culloden, Prince Charlie was the man
The Battle of Culloden was a significant moment, with Prince Charles taking a leading role


Of illusionary grandure with no head for command
Prince Charles may have had unrealistic ambitions and was not the best military leader


Cumberland with cannon fired on Scots with sword in hand
Cumberland's forces attacked the Scots with cannons and swords


Brave men fought & died in kilts defending ancient clans
The Scots bravely fought and died to protect their clans, even wearing their traditional kilts


They were Scottish, and now they're gone
Those brave Scots who fought and died are no longer with us


They were Scottish, but they live on
But their Scottish spirit lives on


The Higlanders were cut to shreds, hung & lost their heads
The Highlanders suffered greatly, with many being killed and executed


To put some to rot in prisons and left 'em all for dead
Others were thrown into prison to suffer


No mercy for the Highland people screaming through the years
The Highlanders faced a lot of suffering and hardship over time


Some were chained & shipped as slaves far off to new frontiers
Some were cruelly treated as slaves and taken far away from Scotland


People come & people go but Scots will never die
People may pass away, but the spirit of Scotland lives on


They live on in sons & daughters
Scottish heritage is carried on through the children of Scots


Scottish heart. Scottish pride
Scottish people have a deep love for their country and cherish their heritage


Now there's Scottish all around the world
Today, you can find Scottish people living all across the globe


And what better world their be
This song celebrates the contributions that Scots have made to the world


Remember the ones who made our Scottish history
It's important to remember those who shaped Scottish history and honor their memory




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