Canaid Lia Fáil
Einar Selvik Lyrics


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Cúíg cinn de bhealaí a cheanglaíonn thú
Ceithre cinn de ghaotha a bheannaíonn thú
Trí cinn de chloigne a phógann thú
Dhá sháil chinniúnacha a aireoidh do bhéiceach - fúthu
Ar Chnoc na Teamhrach ina sheasamh, Lia Fáil
Ar Chnoc na Teamhrach ina sheasamh, Lia Fáil
Mise croí cloiche Inis Fáil
An croí a bhfuil rúin ar eolas ann i bhfolach
An croí a aithníonn gach dúíl is díth
An file nach gcanann ach, faoi dhá sháil fhíor-rí
Canaim amhrán Inis Fáil
Do mhian Éireann go fíor, Brisfidh mé mo thost
Cluinfear mo bhúir sa ghort torthúil
Ín anáil na síochána, sa ghleo tairbheach
Is iad a thug chun a' chnoic mé
A bhréadaigh mo thoil don chúig




Is iad a dúirt an tír a chosaint
Agus dán Inis Fáil a stiúradh

Overall Meaning

The verses of Einar Selvik's song "Canaid Lia Fáil" describe various mythical and symbolic elements that connect the singer to the land of Ireland. The lyrics begin by listing five paths that bind the listener, including four winds that bless them and three skulls that kiss them. The next verse features the singer's heart as a "stone heart" from the island of Inis Fáil, which contains hidden secrets and an understanding of all desires and needs. The final verse is a call to action, with the singer singing "I sing a song of Inis Fáil" and promising to break their silence if the desire for true Ireland is genuine. They then describe themselves as being brought to the hill of Tara by those who desire the protection of Ireland, and vow to direct the song of Inis Fáil.


The overall theme of the song revolves around a mythical and symbolic connection that is shared between the singer and the island of Ireland. The various elements mentioned in the song, including the path, winds, skulls, and heart, are all steeped in Irish mythology and history, and connect the listener to the land in a deep and profound way. The song's call to action is an exhortation to all who claim to love Ireland to step up and protect it, and to use the power of the song to guide them. The song is a beautiful and powerful testament to the deep and abiding love that people can feel for a place, and the ways in which art and music can be used to express that love.


Line by Line Meaning

Cúíg cinn de bhealaí a cheanglaíonn thú
Five ways that bind you


Ceithre cinn de ghaotha a bheannaíonn thú
Four winds that bless you


Trí cinn de chloigne a phógann thú
Three heads that kiss you


Dhá sháil chinniúnacha a aireoidh do bhéiceach - fúthu
Two truthful heels that guard your tongue - on them


Ar Chnoc na Teamhrach ina sheasamh, Lia Fáil
On the Hill of Tara, standing, the Stone of Destiny


Mise croí cloiche Inis Fáil
I am the stone heart of Inis Fáil


An croí a bhfuil rúin ar eolas ann i bhfolach
The heart that holds secrets hidden within


An croí a aithníonn gach dúíl is díth
The heart that recognizes every longing and need


An file nach gcanann ach, faoi dhá sháil fhíor-rí
The poet that only sings under two truthful heels of a true king


Canaim amhrán Inis Fáil
I chant a song of Inis Fáil


Do mhian Éireann go fíor, Brisfidh mé mo thost
For the true desire of Ireland, I will break my silence


Cluinfear mo bhúir sa ghort torthúil
My voice will be heard in the fruitful field


Ín anáil na síochána, sa ghleo tairbheach
In the breath of peace, in the fruitful shout


Is iad a thug chun a' chnoic mé
They brought me to the hill


A bhréadaigh mo thoil don chúig
To satisfy my will for the five


Is iad a dúirt an tír a chosaint
They said to defend the land


Agus dán Inis Fáil a stiúradh
And to direct the destiny of Inis Fáil




Writer(s): Einar Selvik

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