It was formed in Valladolid (Cas… Read Full Bio ↴Spanish music group of celtic rock.
It was formed in Valladolid (Castilla y León) in 1986. Eight friends, four of which played in the group Almenara decided to participate in a music contest under the name "Colectivo Eurofolk". They won the first prize and continued to play together changing their name to Celtas Cortos.
They won another contest in April 1987, the prize was the production of an album. They shared the prize with two other winners, so they contributed three songs to the album Así es como suena: Folk joven.
Executive producer Paco Martín helped them get out their first album, Salida de emergencia, with only instrumental songs. The next album, Gente Impresentable added the voice and the lyrics of Jesús H. Cifuentes (Cifu) to the powerful instruments. Their celtic rock style was combined with protest and other more melancholic lyrics. Through the years their music mixed with different styles such as Caribbean music, flamenco, electronic music or reggae. Their list of hits include 20 de Abril, La senda del tiempo or Tranquilo Majete.
In 2002 Cifu left the group, a definitive turning point after the departure of César Cuenca and Nacho Martín. In the beginning of 2006 Cifu comes back to the group to prepare their next release, 20 years after their foundation.
SHENANDOAH
Celtas Cortos Lyrics
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I long to see you
Away you rolling river
Oh Shenandoah
I long to see you
Away, I'm bound away
'cross the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah
Away, you rolling river
For her I'd cross
Your roaming waters
Away, I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri
'Tis seven years
since last I've seen you
And hear your rolling river
'Tis seven years
since last I've seen you
Away, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah
I long to see you
And hear your rolling river
Oh Shenandoah
I long to see you
Away, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri
The lyrics of "Shenandoah" by Celtas Cortos express a deep longing to be reunited with the Shenandoah River, which flows through Virginia and West Virginia. The singer expresses a sense of nostalgia and homesickness, as he has not seen the river for seven years. The repetition of the line "Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you" emphasizes the depth of his longing, and the use of the word "rolling" to describe the river creates a sense of motion and dynamism.
The second verse introduces a new theme, as the singer declares his love for the daughter of Shenandoah. He is willing to cross the river for her, once again emphasizing the importance of the river as a symbol of home and belonging. The final lines of the song repeat the earlier refrain, emphasizing the singer's continued longing for Shenandoah and his desire to be reunited with the river.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shenandoah" use the river as a metaphor for home, belonging, and love. The song expresses a deep sense of nostalgia and longing, and the repetition of the refrain creates a powerful emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Shenandoah
Addressing the river and expressing emotions of longing to see it.
I long to see you
Expressing a strong desire to see the river.
Away you rolling river
Acknowledging the river and its constant movement.
Oh Shenandoah
Continuing to address the river and reiterating the desire to see it.
I long to see you
Repeating the strong desire to see the river.
Away, I'm bound away
Indicating that the singer is leaving and moving towards the Missouri River.
'cross the wide Missouri
Referring to the singer's destination, the Missouri River, and emphasizing its wide expanse.
Oh Shenandoah
Addressing the river again and expressing love for its daughter, likely a metaphorical way of referring to a person or place near the river.
I love your daughter
Expressing strong affection towards a person or place associated with the river.
For her I'd cross
Expressing willingness to go to great lengths or undertake hardships for the sake of the loved one or place.
Your roaming waters
Referring to the river's constantly changing flow and direction.
Away, I'm bound away
Repeating the indication that the artist is leaving and heading towards the Missouri River.
'Cross the wide Missouri
Repeating the emphasis on the Missouri River as the destination and the wide distance the singer must travel.
'Tis seven years
Indicating a significant amount of time has passed since the singer last saw the Shenandoah River.
since last I've seen you
Emphasizing the singer's longing to see the Shenandoah River again after a long time apart.
And hear your rolling river
Expressing a desire not only to see but also to hear the sounds of the Shenandoah River.
Away, we're bound away
Referring to the artist and others who are also heading towards the Missouri River, possibly in a group or as part of a journey.
Across the wide Missouri
Repeating the description of the Missouri River as a wide expanse that the singer and others must cross to reach their destination.
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Written by: CLAUDE T. SMITH
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