Skerryvore formed in 2004. Their debut album, 'West Coast Life' was awarded album of the month on BBC Radio Scotland's Celtic Connections program in August 2005. Their 2nd album, titled 'On the Road’, was released in July 2007 and went to re-press within a week of its release. With album sales now approaching 10,000, Skerryvore are a band capturing the hearts of audiences of all ages, at home and abroad.
Over the past 3 years, Skerryvore's transforming, explosive sound has seen them touring and performing at festivals world-wide including Celtic Connections, Hebridean Celtic Festival, MOK Festival, MagiaCeltica & Celtica Festivals in Italy and the Netherlands. Throughout their travels they have appeared alongside the likes of the Peatbog Faeries, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Lingalad, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and also performing with Donnie Munro (formally Runrig) and Wolfstone at the Rock Celtic festival held at Glamis Castle in September this year. Skerryvore make their debut in the USA in 2008 by accompanying Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond for performances at the Ryder Cup in Louisville, Kentucky, before blasting their sound to crowds in Chicago.
On the road
Skerryvore Lyrics
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To hit the road, stop being a bum
Pack those bags and pack ‘em full
It's gonna be a long one.
Sure to be tough when your feeling rough
You can feel alone when your far from home
No need to fear, the boys are here
when it's gonna be a long one
There's no stopping us
We're on the road
We're on the road again
There's no stopping us
We're on the road.
We'll meet old friends, meet new ones too
Take a dram, we'll take one too
Stay up all night and start again
It's going to be a long one.
We'll see more places than people can
Fantastic journeys, foreign lands
Now it's a mountain, here is the sand
It's going to be a long one.
We're on the road again
There's no stopping us
We're on the road
We're on the road again
There's no stopping us
We're on the road.
And when we're on the road
There's no stopping us
(coming down the road)
And when we're on the road
There's no stopping us
(coming down the road)
And when we're on the road
There's no stopping us
(coming down the road)
Sure to be tough when your feeling rough
You can feel alone when your far from home
No need to fear, the boys are here
when it's gonna be a long one
We're on the road again
There's no stopping us
We're on the road
We're on the road again
There's no stopping us
We're on the road.
We're on the road again
There's no stopping us
We're on the road
We're on the road again
There's no stopping us
We're on the road.
Skerryvore's song "On the Road" is an uplifting song about traveling and experiencing new adventures with friends. The lyrics encourage listeners to pack their bags, hit the road, and explore foreign lands. The song acknowledges that traveling can be tough and lonely, but assures listeners that with good friends by their side, they'll have a great time.
The catchy chorus repeats the phrase "We're on the road again, there's no stopping us," which emphasizes the excitement and determination to keep moving forward and seeing new places. The lyrics also reference meeting new people, staying up all night, and taking in fantastic journeys. The song's upbeat melody and energetic rhythm make it a perfect anthem for road trips and discovering new places.
Skerryvore is a Scottish band known for their fusion of folk and rock music. "On the Road" can be found on their album called "EVO," which was released in June 2019. The song has become one of their most popular and well-known tracks, featuring fun and relatable lyrics that make listeners feel a sense of wanderlust.
Line by Line Meaning
The summers here, the time has come
It's summer and time to embark on a journey
To hit the road, stop being a bum
It's time get up, pack up and leave
Pack those bags and pack ‘em full
Get ready and pack everything you need
It's gonna be a long one.
The journey is going to be long and challenging
Sure to be tough when your feeling rough
When you're not feeling your best, the journey can be especially challenging
You can feel alone when your far from home
Being away from home can make you feel lonely
No need to fear, the boys are here
But don't worry, because we have each other
when it's gonna be a long one
Especially when the journey is going to be long and hard
We're on the road again
We're hitting the road once again
There's no stopping us
Nothing can stop us from going on this journey
We'll meet old friends, meet new ones too
We'll get to catch up with old friends and make some new ones
Take a dram, we'll take one too
Let's have a drink and enjoy each other's company
Stay up all night and start again
We're going to stay up late and enjoy every moment of this journey
It's going to be a long one.
Because this journey is going to have many diverse experiences
We'll see more places than people can
We'll see so many places that most people wouldn't even dream of experiencing
Fantastic journeys, foreign lands
We'll experience amazing adventures in foreign lands
Now it's a mountain, here is the sand
From mountains to sandy beaches, we'll see it all
And when we're on the road, There's no stopping us
When we're on this journey, there's no stopping our enthusiasm
(coming down the road)
Sure to be tough when your feeling rough
When you're not feeling your best, the journey can be especially challenging
You can feel alone when your far from home
Being away from home can make you feel lonely
No need to fear, the boys are here
But don't worry, because we have each other
when it's gonna be a long one
Especially when the journey is going to be long and hard
We're on the road again
We're hitting the road once again
There's no stopping us
Nothing can stop us from going on this journey
We're on the road again
We're hitting the road once again
There's no stopping us
Nothing can stop us from going on this journey
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MaggiesCentres
Lovely video for an absolutely fantastic song - thanks for all your support guys!
@sazaboom
great video guys My little brother is proud to have been in it!!!!!!!!
@amc3
Nice video guys, i lost my dad to cancer last month, so its great to see you doing this. Just love that song. Im seeing some bits of my home town Inbhir Nis as well :)
@A542z
really like their music and keen to see their live performance, hope they could have more videos on youtube so i can introduce to my taiwanese friend!
@MacLeuthen
Beautiful! Love your country, your island, your music!
@Sutherlandnomore
Excellent, very well done, hope the single generates lots of cash for the 2 charities.
@AshiieLove
Love this song :)
@xHannah3
such a lovely video for a great cause! :)
@pashaboomax
Absolutely brilliant guys.
@TheLealeab
Awesome video, I love it!!! :D