Eirigh Suas A Stoirin
Mÿire Brennan Lyrics
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Foscail a' doras agus lig mise 'un ri
Ta boide/al im aice bhe/arfas deoch
do mhnaoi an si
A's ta/ su/il 'gard nach ndiu/lcoigheann
Tu/ me/ fa do sion
Nuair a e/irighin amach ar maidin
Is dearcaim ar a'bhaile ud a bhfuil
agam le ghabhail ann
Tuiteann na deo/ra na scoi/te liom sios
agus gni/mh se mi/le osna a
ta/ cosu/il le cumhaidh
I ngleanntain na coilleadh uaigni
is lag bro/nach a bbi/m
o/ Dhomnach go Domhnach 's
me/ ag cathamh mo shaol
'me/ feitheamh gach trathno/na ce
shiu/lu/il 'n ro/d no ce/ thiocladh 'n ti/
'S gan duine ar an domhan mho/r a thiocladh 's
tho/gfadh mo chroi/
A mha/ili/ a che/adsearc na
tre/ig thusa me/ go bra/ch
Nach bhfuil me/ do dhiaidh gach aon la/
Fa mhalaidh na n-ard
is tu/ cruithneach ar mhna/ E/irann
is tu/ an pe/arla 'ta/ doiligh 'fha/il
is dar mhionna mo bhe/il ni/ bre/ag e/
go bhuil me/ leatsa is ngra
The song "Eirigh Suas A Stoirin" by Máire Brennan is a traditional Celtic song that speaks of a lover's desire to awaken his beloved from her slumber. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and longing, as he implores her to rise up and face the day with him. He speaks of the beauty and allure of her eyes, and asks her to open the door and let him in.
The second verse speaks of the man's memories of his home, and how he longs to return to it. He speaks of the solitude and sadness he feels as he wanders through the forest, waiting for his love to join him. The lyrics are poetic and emotive, conveying a sense of the natural beauty of the world and the deep, passionate love that binds two people together.
Overall, "Eirigh Suas A Stoirin" is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures both the heart and the imagination. It is a testament to the enduring power of Celtic music, and a reminder of the timeless themes of love, longing, and belonging that unite us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Éirigh suas a stóirín, mór a bhfuil sú do shúil
Rise up, my darling, with your bright eye
Foscail a' doras agus lig mise 'un ri
Open the door and let me in
Tá boidéal i m'aice, bearrfas deoch do mhná an tí
There's a bottle beside me and I'll pour a drink for the woman of the house
Agus tá súil 'gad nach ndiúlcofaidh
And I hope you won't refuse
Tusa faoi do scáth a Rí na Glóire
You're under the protection of the King of Glory
Nuair a éiríghim amach ar maidin
When I rise in the morning
Is dearcaim uaim siar
I look back at my home
Is dearcaim ar a' bhaile ud a bhfuil agam
I look at that town that I have to take
Tuiteann na deora na scoite liom síos
The tears fall down my cheeks
Agus gníomh sé míle osna a thá
The thousand sighs that come
I ngleanntán na coille uaigní
In the lonely forest glen
Is lag brónach a bhím
And I'm weak with sadness
Ó Domhnach go Domhnach 's mé ag cathamh mo shaol
From Sunday to Sunday, I'm struggling through my life
Bím feitheamh gach tráthnóna ceo
I wait every misty evening
Shiúil 'n roid nó ceithre thiar thall
Walking the road near or far
Is gan duine ar an domhan mór a thiocfadh
And no one in the world would lift my heart
Ach tú, mo mhuirnín, a chéadsearc na gcroí
But you, my darling, the first love of my heart
Mura dtaga tú amach liom go brách
If you never come out with me
Fa mhaladh na n-ard is tú cruthaithe ar mhna Éireann
Above all others, you were created as the pearl of Ireland's women
Is d'ar mhinna mo bhéil ní breag é
And in my mind, it's no lie
Go bhfuil mé leatsa is ngrá
That I'm with you and in love
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