Blackthorn
Anúna Lyrics


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So many men think that I am theirs
When I sit with them, when I drink with them
Nothing compares to all that was shared
Between you and I, between you and I

Snow falls on the mountain of Sliabh Uí Fhloinn
And my love is like sloe-blossom on the blackthorn
So many men reach for the highest branch
To find the bitter fruit, to find the bitter fruit
Close within reach of the hand lies the sweetest berry
On the lowest branch, on the lowest branch





Snow falls on the mountain of Sliabh Uí Fhloinn
And my love is like sloe-blossom on the blackthorn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anúna's song "Blackthorn" are full of rich metaphor and imagery. The first stanza presents the singer as someone who many men believe they own, but she knows that nothing compares to the connection she shares with the person she's truly in love with. As she sits and drinks with other men, she thinks of the one she truly loves and how their connection is unparalleled. The second stanza goes on to use the image of a blackthorn tree to present a message about love. Many men, it seems, reach for what is bitter and difficult to attain, climbing up high to find fruit that is hard to get. But the singer knows that the sweetest berry is close at hand, within easy reach on the lowest branch.


Line by Line Meaning

So many men think that I am theirs
Many men assume that they have ownership over me.


When I sit with them, when I drink with them
During casual conversations and social gatherings.


Nothing compares to all that was shared
The bond between two people is irreplaceable.


Between you and I, between you and I
The intimate connection between two individuals.


Snow falls on the mountain of Sliabh Uí Fhloinn
The natural beauty and stillness of the location.


And my love is like sloe-blossom on the blackthorn
The deep affection is as natural and pure as the bloom on the traditionally thorny tree.


So many men reach for the highest branch
Many people strive for something that is out of reach or unattainable.


To find the bitter fruit, to find the bitter fruit
To seek after what is unsatisfying or unfulfilling.


Close within reach of the hand lies the sweetest berry
The most desirable things are often within easy reach and overlooked.


On the lowest branch, on the lowest branch
Within easy grasp and accessibility.


Snow falls on the mountain of Sliabh Uí Fhloinn
The constant and peaceful presence of nature.


And my love is like sloe-blossom on the blackthorn
The purity and depth of love as a gift from nature.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL PHILIP MCGLYNN

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Jim Dixon

BLACKTHORN
Written by Michael McGlynn
As sung by Anúna on "Deep Dead Blue" (2004), "The Best of Anúna" (2010) and several other albums.

So many men think that I am theirs
When I sit with them, when I drink with them.
Nothing compares to all that was shared
Between you and I, between you and I.

Snow falls on the mountain of Sliabh Uí Fhloinn,
And my love is like sloe-blossom on the blackthorn.

So many men reach for the highest branch
To find the bitter fruit, to find the bitter fruit,
When close within reach of the hand lies the sweetest berry
On the lowest branch, on the lowest branch.

Snow falls on the mountain of Sliabh Uí Fhloinn,
And my love is like sloe-blossom on the blackthorn.



All comments from YouTube:

Justine Schaefer

The purity of Lucy's voice cuts to the soul ..

Daryl McClendon

I love this song soooo much... the first time I heard it was on Pandora while I was driving.. I had to pull over so that I could safely write down the title so that I would not lose it.. what a great song...

Sean DEntremont

the dissonance and moving harmonies in your arrangements are superb.

RebeccaETripp

That harp makes my heart melt into warm dew.

CyberGothika

This was beautiful... I can even feel something by hearing it. I think its love.
Greetins from Brazil.

rorymarie32

Beautiful! This is one of my favorite songs from Anuna. Thank you for this wonderful music :-)

Artin Hjollder

spread this love my unseen dears, every harmonious expression is a divine message

G VG

pure miracle .. especially during Christmas ..

Gliga Chaz

Truly beautiful 😢

⫷ᛞ SHEPHERD ØF MOTHER EARTH ᛞ⫸

The sounds of the Elven Realms... lost to us forever in time... for the Unworthy...

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