Scotland The Brave
Peter Morrison Lyrics
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Hear! hear the pipes are calling,
Loudly and proudly calling,
Down thro' the glen.
There where the hills are sleeping,
Now feel the blood a-leaping,
High as the spirits
Of the old Highland men.
Towering in gallant fame,
Scotland my mountain hame,
High may your proud
Standards gloriously wave,
Land of my high endeavour,
Land of the shining river,
Land of my heart for ever,
Scotland the brave.
High in the misty Highlands,
Out by the purple islands,
Brave are the hearts that beat
Beneath Scottish skies.
Wild are the winds to meet you,
Staunch are the friends that greet you,
Kind as the love that shines
From fair maiden's eyes.
Towering in gallant fame,
Scotland my mountain hame,
High may your proud
Standards gloriously wave,
Land of my high endeavour,
Land of the shining river,
Land of my heart for ever,
Towering in gallant fame,
Scotland my mountain hame,
High may your proud
Standards gloriously wave,
Land of my high endeavour,
Land of the shining river,
Land of my heart for ever,
Scotland the brave.
The song Scotland the Brave is a patriotic anthem that evokes a sense of pride and loyalty towards Scotland. As the night falls, the sound of bagpipes can be heard reverberating through the hills and glens, echoing the Highland traditions that go back centuries. The lyrics describe the feelings of exhilaration and excitement that the Scottish people experience when they hear the pipes playing, evoking a sense of unity and shared identity. The beauty of the Scottish landscape and the bravery of its people are celebrated in the song.
The verses paint a vivid picture of Scotland's rugged terrain, the purple islands that dot its coastline, and the wild winds that blow across its moors. However, amidst this ruggedness, the song also highlights the warmth and kindness of the Scottish people. The final verse repeats the chorus, emphasizing Scotland's proud history and heritage, its shining rivers, and its people's enduring love for their country. The use of powerful and evocative language creates a stirring and emotional effect, offering an insight into Scottish national identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark when the night is falling
Listen carefully when the night is falling
Hear! hear the pipes are calling,
Listen! Listen to the sound of the bagpipes calling
Loudly and proudly calling,
Calling out loud and proudly
Down thro' the glen.
Through the valley
There where the hills are sleeping,
In the place where the hills are at rest
Now feel the blood a-leaping,
Feel the excitement in your veins
High as the spirits
As high as the spirits of
Of the old Highland men.
The men of the Scottish Highlands of old.
Towering in gallant fame,
Standing tall and proud, famous for their bravery
Scotland my mountain hame,
Scotland, my mountain home
High may your proud
May your admirable
Standards gloriously wave,
Flags wave gloriously
Land of my high endeavour,
The land where I strive for excellence
Land of the shining river,
The land of sparkling rivers
Land of my heart for ever,
The land that holds my heart forever
Scotland the brave.
Scotland, the country of the courageous.
High in the misty Highlands,
Up in the foggy Scottish Highlands
Out by the purple islands,
Outside of the purple islands
Brave are the hearts that beat
Courageous are the hearts that beat
Beneath Scottish skies.
Underneath the Scottish sky
Wild are the winds to meet you,
The winds that greet you are fierce
Staunch are the friends that greet you,
The friends that greet you are loyal
Kind as the love that shines
As kind as the love that radiates
From fair maiden's eyes.
From the eyes of a beautiful woman.
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