Siúil A Rún
Órla Fallon Lyrics
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'Tis there I'd sit and cry my fill
'Til every tear would turn a mill
I'll sell my rod, I'll sell my reel
I'll sell my only spinning wheel
To buy my love a sword of steel
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciúin
Siúil go doras agus éalaigh liom
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán
I'll dye my petticoats, I'll dye them red
And 'round the world I'll beg my bread
Until my parents shall wish me dead
Siúil, siúil, siúil a rún
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciúin
Siúil go doras agus éalaigh liom
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán
I wish, I wish, I wish in vain
I wish I had my heart again
And vainly think I'd not complain
Siúil, siúil, siúil a rún
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciúin
Siúil go doras agus éalaigh liom
Siúil, siúil, siúil a rún
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciúin
Siúil go doras agus éalaigh liom
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán
Órla Fallon's song Siúil A Rún is a traditional Irish song that dates back to the 17th century. The lyrics describe the longing of a woman for her love and the sacrifices she is willing to make to be with him. The song starts with the woman wishing to be on a hill, where she can cry her heart out until every tear has been shed. She then talks about selling her rod, reel, and spinning wheel to buy her love a sword of steel.
Throughout the song, the lyrics talk about the woman trying to win her love and the lengths she is willing to go to. She talks about dying her petticoats red and begging for bread around the world until her parents wish her dead. Despite her suffering and the sacrifices she is making, the woman is willing to do anything to be with her love.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I was on yonder hill
'Tis there I'd sit and cry my fill
'Til every tear would turn a mill
I yearn to be on that distant hill, where I would sit and weep until my tears could power a mill
I'll sell my rod, I'll sell my reel
I'll sell my only spinning wheel
To buy my love a sword of steel
I will sell all that is dear to me, even my fishing gear and my spinning wheel, to arm my beloved with a strong sword
Siúil, siúil, siúil a rún
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciúin
Siúil go doras agus éalaigh liom
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán
Walk, walk, walk, my secret love, walk in comfort and walk in silence, walk to the door and elope with me, until my darling is safe and sound
I'll dye my petticoats, I'll dye them red
And 'round the world I'll beg my bread
Until my parents shall wish me dead
I'll color my skirts red, I'll travel the globe begging for sustenance, even if it means my own parents will curse me and wish me dead
I wish, I wish, I wish in vain
I wish I had my heart again
And vainly think I'd not complain
I wish, I wish, I wish to no avail, I wish I could regain my heart and foolishly believe that I wouldn't moan about it
Siúil, siúil, siúil a rún
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciúin
Siúil go doras agus éalaigh liom
Walk, walk, walk, my secret love, walk in comfort and walk in silence, walk to the door and flee with me
Siúil, siúil, siúil a rún
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciúin
Siúil go doras agus éalaigh liom
Is go dté tú mo mhúirnín slán
Walk, walk, walk, my secret love, walk in comfort and walk in silence, walk to the door and elope with me, until my darling is safe and sound
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jacktattis
Never allow anyone again to take your language from you. What beautiful melodic cadence
@morgancolley1957
I remember watching this in the early 2000s and she is why I wanted to sing. Such a beautiful voice and song.
@AaronApanui
Her voice is very ethereal.
@nardopereirapinto3760
IRELAND, THE EMERALD ISLE!
FROM BRAZIL WITH LOVE!
AOIBHNEAS!
@SubOxyde
Voice of an ANGEL. 😇
@andrewrsanchez
The Irish make everything beautiful.
@kahl1318
Your singing on this song has always been a favorite. Thank you for inspiring so many with your hard work and beautiful talents. <3
@andrashorvath3737
I put the song and the singer in my heart. Forever!
@eltean6
Да слов нет,сплошное "это реально спето на Земле?"
@1rodimusprime
Just found this woman. Such a beautiful voice.