Corbel now lives in Paris and performs in France and abroad. Her music blends ancient poems and compositions, celtic tunes and Mediterranean influences. She was noticed during her concerts and had the opportunity to play with the greatest “world music” artists:
Stor mo chroi
Cécile Corbel Lyrics
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Far from the land you'll be leaving
It's many a time by night and by day
That your heart will be sorely grieving
For the stranger's land may be bright and fair
And rich in its treasures golden
But you'll pine I know for long, long ago
A stór mo chroí when the evening's mist
Over mountain and sea is falling
Won't you turn a stór to erin's shore
And the ones that you're leaving behind you
For the sound of a voice that is surely miss
For somebody's quick returning
A ruin, a ruin, oh won't you come back soon
To the one who will always love you
A stór mo chroí when you're far away
Far from the land you'll be leaving
For the stranger's land may be bright and fair
And rich in its treasures golden
But you'll pine I know for long, long ago
And the love that is never olden
A stór mo chroí when you're far away
Far from the land you'll be leaving
It's many a time by night and by day
That your heart will be sorely grieving
A stór mo chroí when you're far away
Far from the land you'll be leaving
It's many a time by night and by day
That your heart will be sorely grieving
The lyrics to "Stor mo chroi" tell a story of a person who is leaving their home and loved ones behind to go to a foreign land. They sing of the pain and grief they feel as they are separated from everything they know and love. They acknowledge that while the new land may be beautiful and rich, it cannot compare to the love and memories they hold dear. The song is filled with longing and a sense of nostalgia for the past.
The title of the song, "Stor mo chroi", translates to "love of my heart" in English. This phrase is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the love that the singer feels for their home and the people they are leaving behind. The use of the Irish language adds a sense of authenticity and cultural importance to the song.
The lyrics are accompanied by gentle, traditional Irish music that enhances the emotional depth of the song. The melody is both haunting and beautiful, evoking a sense of melancholy and nostalgia. The song is often performed by solo artists, accompanied by instruments such as the harp or the violin.
Overall, "Stor mo chroi" is a moving and soulful song that speaks to the universal experience of homesickness and yearning for the past. It is a tribute to the power of love and the strength of human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
A stór mo chroí when you're far away
My dear heart, when you are separated by distance
Far from the land you'll be leaving
Away from the place you call home
It's many a time by night and by day
There will be countless moments, both day and night
That your heart will be sorely grieving
When your heart will feel deep sadness and longing
For the stranger's land may be bright and fair
Even if the foreign country seems attractive and promising
And rich in its treasures golden
With plenty of valuable possessions and riches
But you'll pine I know for long, long ago
Still, you'll yearn for the olden times
And the love that is never olden
And the kind of love that never fades
A stór mo chroí when the evening's mist
My beloved, as the mist comes in during the evening
Over mountain and sea is falling
Covering the mountains and the sea
Won't you turn a stór to erin's shore
Will you not set your heart to return to the shores of Erin?
And the ones that you're leaving behind you
And to the people that you are leaving behind
For the sound of a voice that is surely miss
To hear the voice that you surely miss
For somebody's quick returning
Hoping for someone's quick return
A ruin, a ruin, oh won't you come back soon
My dear, my dear, please come back soon
To the one who will always love you
To the person who will always love you
Contributed by David H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.