Millennium Celtic Suite
The Chieftains Lyrics


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Quand j'étais jeune à dix-huit ans
J'étais belle et galante

Les amoureux venaient me voir
Le soir dedans ma chambre

Le plus jeuneux des amoureux
M'apporta une orange o-gué




Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are a French verse from the traditional Celtic song 'Millennium Celtic Suite' by The Chieftains. The verse talks about the memories of a young lady when she was just 18 years old, and how beautiful and charming she was. The young men used to visit her in her room in the evenings, and the youngest of them brought her an orange.


The song reflects upon the cultural complexity of Celtic music, which has been influenced by various traditional music styles originating from Scotland, Ireland, and other European countries. It celebrates the richness of traditional Celtic music, and the enduring charisma of the culture. The lyrics in different languages, including English, French, and Gaelic, also signify the long tradition of Celtic music and its history.


Line by Line Meaning

Quand j'étais jeune à dix-huit ans
When I was young and only eighteen years old


J'étais belle et galante
I was beautiful and charming


Les amoureux venaient me voir
Lovers used to come and see me


Le soir dedans ma chambre
In the evening, inside my room


Le plus jeuneux des amoureux
The youngest of the lovers


M'apporta une orange o-gué
Brought me a sour orange fruit




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tom canterbury


on North Amerikay

the great accapella version by kevin on tribute to their harpist