Discography
Origins (2022)
Forgotten Paths (2019)
Guardians (2016)
Aura (2014)
Roots (2013 / re-released in 2014)
Farewell
Saor Lyrics
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My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer;
Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe,
My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I go.
Farewell to the mountains, high-covered with snow,
Farewell to the straths and green valleys below;
Farewell to the forests and wild-hanging woods,
Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North,
The birth-place of Valour, the country of Worth;
Wherever I wander, wherever I rove,
The hills of the Highlands for ever I love.
In Saor’s “Farewell”, the lyrics evoke a sense of longing and homesickness for the Highlands of Scotland. The singer’s heart is clearly not where their physical body is currently residing. They express their desire to be chasing the wild deer and following the roe, indicating a deep connection to the natural beauty of the region. In the second stanza, the singer says farewell to the mountains, valleys, forests, and waterways of the Highlands, expressing a deep love and appreciation for their homeland. They mention the birthplace of valor and the country of worth, indicating a historical and cultural significance to the region. Finally, the singer states that no matter where they wander or roam, their love for the hills of the Highlands will remain eternal.
Overall, “Farewell” expresses a bittersweet sentiment of nostalgia for a beloved homeland. The imagery and language used by Saor paints a vivid and emotional picture of the deep connection between the Scottish people and their land.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here,
My heart belongs to the Scottish Highlands, it is not present in my current physical surroundings.
My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer;
My heart desires to chase wild deer in the Scottish Highlands.
Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe,
I aspire to pursue and follow wild deer and other game animals in the Scottish Highlands.
My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I go.
My love for the Scottish Highlands will always be with me, regardless of where I travel or reside.
Farewell to the mountains, high-covered with snow,
I bid farewell to the snow-covered, towering peaks of the Scottish Highlands.
Farewell to the straths and green valleys below;
I say goodbye to the valleys and green landscapes that rest below the Highland mountains.
Farewell to the forests and wild-hanging woods,
I bid adieu to the wild forests and dense woods of the Scottish Highlands.
Farewell to the torrents and loud-pouring floods.
I bid farewell to the rushing rivers and cascading waterfalls that flow through the Scottish Highlands.
Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North,
I say goodbye to the Scottish Highlands and the Northern region it resides in.
The birth-place of Valour, the country of Worth;
The Scottish Highlands is the birthplace of great courage and valor, and a country of significance and worth.
Wherever I wander, wherever I rove,
The love I have for the Scottish Highlands will follow me always, no matter where I may venture.
The hills of the Highlands for ever I love.
No matter what happens, I will always cherish and adore the hills of the Scottish Highlands.
Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.