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1320
Albannach Lyrics
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Where the sons of sovereign Scotland, first took their solemn oath.
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
On that glorious occasion, was Scotland's future writ
To foreign domination, we never shall submit
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
The words of promise spoken, to calm our bitter steel
Like blades of grass lie broken, beneath the Saxon heel
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
But should our chosen fail us, and kneel at London's door
Lest treason should assail us, we'll take to the steel once more
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
The song "1320" by Albannach tells the story of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in the year 1320. The Declaration was a letter sent to Pope John XXII by a group of Scottish nobles, including Robert the Bruce and Sir William Wallace, asserting Scotland's right to independence from England. The lyrics of the song reflect the strong determination of the Scots to fight for their freedom and not surrender to England, even if only 100 true Scotsmen survived.
The first verse sets the scene at the Abbey of Arbroath where the oath was taken. The second and third verses emphasize the importance of the promise made in the declaration to never submit to foreign domination and to always strive for freedom and liberty. The last two verses speak of the potential failure of their chosen leaders, but promise to take up the sword again if necessary to continue the fight for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
The year was 1320, in the Abbey of Arbroath
Where the sons of sovereign Scotland, first took their solemn oath.
In the Abbey of Arbroath in the year 1320, the sons of Scotland made a solemn vow to pursue freedom and liberty.
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
We will always strive for freedom and liberty and never surrender to England, as long as 100 true Scots survive.
On that glorious occasion, was Scotland's future writ
To foreign domination, we never shall submit
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
Scotland's future was written on that glorious day, and we vow to never submit to foreign domination. We will always pursue freedom and liberty with the hope that 100 true Scots will survive to continue the fight against England.
The words of promise spoken, to calm our bitter steel
Like blades of grass lie broken, beneath the Saxon heel
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
Though we make promises to calm our anger, our blades can be broken by the Saxon's dominance. But we will never stop pursuing freedom and liberty as long as 100 true Scots remain alive to fight against England.
But should our chosen fail us, and kneel at London's door
Lest treason should assail us, we'll take to the steel once more
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
Even if our chosen leaders fail us and surrender to England in London, we will take up our swords once more. We will keep pursuing freedom and liberty, remaining steadfast against England as long as 100 true Scots are still fighting.
For freedom we'll endeavour, for liberty we'll strive
To England, No Surrender!
While 100 true Scots survive!
We reiterate our commitment to the pursuit of freedom and liberty with the vow to never surrender to England, as long as 100 true Scots continue to survive.
Contributed by Max T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pinkshadow1896
YES YES YES!!!!
@EpicGwyn
Là breith sona dhuit, Jamesie!