Luar na Lubre is a multi-awarded Celtic folk band from A Coruña, Galicia, S… Read Full Bio ↴Luar na Lubre is a multi-awarded Celtic folk band from A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, formed in 1986. Most of their lyrics are in Galician (native language of Galicia), and many of their songs are instrumental. One of their most popular songs "O son do ar" (The sound of the wind) was covered by Mike Oldfield in his album "Voyager", and former Luar na Lubre singer Rosa Cedrón was a guest singer in his album "Tubular Bells III".

Members:
Irma Macías - vocals
Bieito Romero - bagpipes, accordion and zanfoña
Brais Maceiras - accordion
Nuria Naya - fiddle
Patxi Bermudez - bodhran, drum and djimbek
Pedro Valero - acoustic guitar
Xavier Ferreiro - Latin percussion and effects
Xan Cerqueiro - flutes

Discography:
Vieiras e Vieiros, historias de peregrinos (2020)
Ribeira Sacra (2018)
XXX Aniversario (2016)
Extra: Mundi (2015)
Torre de Breoghán (2014)
Sons da lubre nas noites de luar (2012)
Mar Maior (2012)
Solsticio (2010)
Camiños da fin da terra (2007)
Saudade (2005)
Hai un paraiso (2004)
Espiral (2002)
XV Aniversario (2001)
Cabo do Mundo (1999)
Plenilunio (1997)
Ara Solis (1993)
Beira Atlántica (1990)
O Son do Ar (1988)

Official website: www.luarnalubre.com

Espiral
Luar na Lubre Lyrics

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-Onde vas ti indo, querida doncela?
-Vou buscar leite señor, dixo ela.
Dúas rosas roxas, dous ollos negros
cheíños de barro, señor atópeme.

-Podo ir contigo, querida doncela?
-si, si o desexo señor, dixo ela.
Dúas rosas roxas, dous ollos negros

Cheíños de barro, señor atópeme.

-Cal é a túa dote, querida doncela?
-é como ti me ves señor, dixo ela.

Dúas rosas roxas, dous ollos negros,
Cheíños de barro, señor atópeme.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Luar na Lubre's song Espiral tell the story of a man who asked a young lady where she was going. She replied that she was going to fetch milk. The woman has two purple roses, two black eyes filled with mud, and seems to be somewhat dirty. The man asks if he can accompany her, and she agrees. When he asks her what her dowry is, she replies that it is how he sees her, with two purple roses, two black eyes filled with mud, and seemingly dirt all over her.

The lyrics seem to be a conversation between two people from different social classes. The man is most likely from a higher social class than the young lady, as he is asking about her dowry. The young lady seems not to be concerned with material possessions and is content with her simple way of life. She values her natural beauty, represented by the purple roses and black eyes filled with mud. The song seems to be about the beauty of simplicity and the value of natural things.

Line by Line Meaning

Onde vas ti indo, querida doncela?
Where are you going, my dear maiden?

Vou buscar leite señor, dixo ela.
I am going to fetch milk, sir, she said.

Dúas rosas roxas, dous ollos negros cheíños de barro, señor atópeme.
Two purple roses, two black eyes, covered in mud, sir found me.

Podo ir contigo, querida doncela?
Can I come with you, my dear maiden?

si, si o desexo señor, dixo ela.
Yes, sir, I would like that, she said.

Dúas rosas roxas, dous ollos negros Cheíños de barro, señor atópeme.
Two purple roses, two black eyes, covered in mud, sir found me.

Cal é a túa dote, querida doncela?
What is your dowry, my dear maiden?

é como ti me ves señor, dixo ela.
It is as you see me, sir, she said.

Dúas rosas roxas, dous ollos negros, Cheíños de barro, señor atópeme.
Two purple roses, two black eyes, covered in mud, sir found me.

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