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:
suil a ruin
Cécile Corbel Lyrics
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(And) there I'd sit and cry my fill
(And) ev'ry tear would turn a mill
And a blessing walk with you, my love
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 siúil siúil a ruin
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
I wish, I wish and I wish in vain
I wish I had my heart again
And vainly think I'd not complain
And a blessing walk with you, my love
Siúil siúil siúil a ruin
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
Siúil siúil siúil a ruin
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
Siúil siúil siúil a ruin
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
But now my love has gone to France
To try his fortune to advance
If he e'er comes back it's but a chance
And a blessing walk with you, my love
Siúil siúil siúil a ruin
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
Cecile Corbel's "Siúil a Rún" is a wistful and emotional song with deep roots in Irish folk music. The song begins with the singer fantasizing about being on a distant hill where she can cry in peace, turning her tears into a blessing for her love. The singer then offers to sell all her possessions to buy her love a sword of steel, in hopes that it will bring him good fortune.
The refrain of the song, "Siúil siúil siúil a ruin," is a haunting melody that expresses the singer's longing for her love to return to her. She wishes for her heart back, but feels trapped in her own sorrow and regrets. The song's melancholic tone is further heightened when the singer reveals that her love has gone to France to seek his fortune. She is left with the hope that he may return one day, but acknowledges that it's only a chance.
Overall, "Siúil a Rún" is a poignant and beautifully crafted song that captures the complexities of love and loss, while showcasing Cecile Corbel's incredible vocal range and rich, emotive style.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I were on yonder hill
I dream of going to that hill there
(And) there I'd sit and cry my fill
Where I'd sit and weep every tear that feels
(And) ev'ry tear would turn a mill
And like a mill, my weeping would not halt
And a blessing walk with you, my love
And may you be blessed, wherever you roam
I'll sell my rod, I'll sell my reel
I'll sell my fishing gear, every part that can heal
I'll sell my only spinning wheel
I'll sell my other precious, the spinning wheel
To buy my love a sword of steel
To buy a steel sword worthy of my heart's zeal
And a blessing walk with you, my love
And may you be forever blessed, my beloved dove
Siúil siúil siúil a ruin
Walk, walk, walk my beloved
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Walk with joy and walk with ease
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Walk to the door, and elope with me
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
And so, my love, you will always be safe in my plan
I wish, I wish and I wish in vain
I dream, I dream, even though it's in vain
I wish I had my heart again
If only I could have back the heart that was slain
And vainly think I'd not complain
A foolish thought that something wouldn't bring me pain
And a blessing walk with you, my love
May blessings be upon you from the heavens above
But now my love has gone to France
But now, alas, my love has gone to France
To try his fortune to advance
To seek his fortune, and take his chance
If he e'er comes back it's but a chance
If he ever returns, it will be with an uncertain stance
And a blessing walk with you, my love
And may blessings follow him, my love
Siúil siúil siúil a ruin
Walk, walk, walk my beloved
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Walk with joy and walk with ease
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Walk to the door, and elope with me
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
And so, my love, you will always be safe in my plan
Siúil siúil siúil a ruin
Walk, walk, walk my beloved
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Walk with joy and walk with ease
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Walk to the door, and elope with me
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
And so, my love, you will always be safe in my plan
Siúil siúil siúil a ruin
Walk, walk, walk my beloved
Siúil go sochair agus siúil go ciuin
Walk with joy and walk with ease
Siúil go doras agus ealaigh liom
Walk to the door, and elope with me
Is go dte tu mo mhuirnin slan
And so, my love, you will always be safe in my plan
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