Inexile
Capercaillie Lyrics
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Slain gu'n till thu's gu'n ruig thu
Ille dhuinn chaidh tu'm dhith
Ille dhuinn a dh'fhalbh a Brogaich
Bidh mi bronach gu'n tig fios ort
Ille dhuinn an leadain dualaich
Ille dhuinn an leadain dualaich
'S og, a luaidh, a bhuair thu mise
Ille dhuinn an leadain chraobhaich
Thug mi gaol araon gun fhios duit
Ille dhuinn an leadain bhoidhich
'S ann fo bhron a dh'fhag thu mise
Ille dhuinn, ma dh'fhag thu' n duthaich
'Smor mo churam nis nach tig thu
The lyrics to Capercaillie's song "Inexile" are in Scottish Gaelic, which adds a layer of mystery and depth to the song. The song talks about a person who has gone away from their land and their loved ones, leaving behind a sense of sadness and longing. The repeated line "Ille dhuinn chaidh tu'm dhith" means "we miss you so much" and adds to the overall melancholic tone of the song.
The lyrics mention various places and events, like "Brogaich," a village in Scotland, and "an leadain dualaich," which could refer to a stormy sea or troubled waters. The singer expresses their sadness about not knowing when or if the person will return, and how they are taking on additional responsibility since the person has left.
Despite the language barrier, the emotions in the song are universal and relatable. It's a beautiful, haunting track that captures the bittersweet feeling of missing someone who is no longer present in your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ille dhuinn chaidh tu'm dhith
You left us
Slain gu'n till thu's gu'n ruig thu
Without goodbye or arrival
Ille dhuinn a dh'fhalbh a Brogaich
You left Brogaich
Bidh mi bronach gu'n tig fios ort
I'll be sad until I hear from you
Ille dhuinn an leadain dualaich
You were the dark thorn
'S ann Di-luain a fhuair mi fios uat
It was on a Monday that I heard from you
Ille dhuinn an leadain dualaich
You were the dark thorn
'S og, a luaidh, a bhuair thu mise
Young, wild, and reckless, you bothered me
Ille dhuinn an leadain chraobhaich
You were the branchy tree
Thug mi gaol araon gun fhios duit
I gave you love without you knowing it
Ille dhuinn an leadain bhoidhich
You were the pretty one
'S ann fo bhron a dh'fhag thu mise
You left me in sadness
Ille dhuinn, ma dh'fhag thu' n duthaich
You left us, if you left the country
'Smor mo churam nis nach tig thu
My worry grows as you don't come back
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