The Irish Descendants have released many critically acclaimed albums, were named Best Roots/Traditional Artists at the East Coast Music Awards, won a Juno Award, signed a world-wide record deal with a major label, received numerous gold records (with another on its way) and sold out concerts right across Canada and the U. S.Traditional Newfoundland artists and Irish music.
The Irish Descendants have had a long career and many successes. The future could not be brighter for the band that only gets better. Few bands last from one decade to the next, even fewer continue to make great music, and none continue to attract new fans the way The Irish Descendants do.
The Donegal Set
The Irish Descendants Lyrics
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oh yeah!
You can make it happen
Ohay ohay hey!
Kings and queens it's our time to rise
Write the book, story of our lives
This is us taking back the night (Ohay ohay)
Be yourself, forget the DNA
Everybody raise your hands and say
Ohay ohay hey!
Sound the alarm get on your feet
Let's set it off and rock this beat
Dance till your heart is wild and free (ooh oh oh)
Feelin' the power, let it all out
Like what you see in the mirror, shout
We got the keys, the kingdoms ours (ooh oh oh) (Ohay ohay)
Let's set it off!
oh yeah!
Start a chain reaction and never let it stop!
Let's set it off!
oh yeah!
You can make it happen with everything
you got
Let's set it off!
(Get ready, set it off!) C'mon! (We got to set it off!)
(Get ready, set it off!) To the left! (Ohay ohay hey!)
Yo, it's time to set this thing off
Let's make it happen now
I'ma make my own future, ignore all the rumors Show 'em how passion sound
They all told me I should back down
Judgin' me 'cause of my background
Thinkin' 'bout changin' my path now
Nah, I ain't goin' out like that now
Feelin' the power, let it all out
Like what you see in the mirror,
shout We got the keys, the kingdoms ours (ooh oh oh) Ooh yeah! (Ohay ohay)
Let's set it off!
oh yeah! (Let's set this off!)
Start a chain reaction and never let it stop!
Let's set it off! (Let's set this off!) oh yeah! (Let's set this off!)
You can make it happen with everything you got
Let's set it off! (Get ready, set it off!)
C'mon! (We got to set it off!)
That's right! (Get ready, set it off!)
To the left! (We got to set it off!)
Get ready set it off!
We got to set it off!
Get ready set it off! (C'mon!) Three, two, one, uh!
Ooh yeah!
Let's set it off!
Oh yeah! (Let's set this off!)
Start a chain reaction and never let it stop!
Let's set it off! oh yeah!
You can make it happen with everything you got
Let's set it off! C'mon! (We got to set it off!)
To the left! (Get ready, set it off!)
To the right! (We got to set it off!)
What?
The Irish Descendants’ “The Donegal Set” is an exhilarating song about taking charge of one's own life and following one's dreams. The opening lines set a tone of excitement and anticipation for what is to come as the singer urges the listener to take action and make things happen.
The following lyrics encourage self-expression and the importance of being authentic. Society may try to put us in a box and label us based on our background, but the singer tells us to break the spell and be ourselves. The chorus is a call to action, urging everyone to raise their hands and dance until their heart is wild and free. The kingdoms are ours if we just set it off and never let it stop.
The song has a powerful message of self-empowerment and standing up for one's self. It encourages us not to let others' expectations define us but rather to be true to ourselves and pursue our dreams with passion and determination. The upbeat and lively music only adds to the message of the song, making it an anthem for anyone who has ever had a dream or ambition they wished to pursue.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, yeah Let's set it off!
Let's begin!
You can make it happen
You have the power to achieve anything
Kings and queens it's our time to rise
We are capable of greatness and now is our moment to succeed
Write the book, story of our lives
We control our own destiny and can create the narrative of our lives
This is us taking back the night (Ohay ohay)
We are reclaiming our power and taking control of our lives
Break the spell, we were born this way
We should embrace our individuality and not conform to societal expectations
Be yourself, forget the DNA
We should not be defined by our genetic makeup, but by who we are as people
Everybody raise your hands and say Ohay ohay hey!
Let's unite and celebrate our collective power and strength
Sound the alarm get on your feet
It's time to take action and make our goals a reality
Let's set it off and rock this beat
Let's make things happen and achieve our dreams
Dance till your heart is wild and free (ooh oh oh)
Let go of inhibitions and enjoy life to the fullest
Feelin' the power, let it all out
We should embrace our strength and let it shine
Like what you see in the mirror, shout
Love and be proud of who you are
We got the keys, the kingdoms ours (ooh oh oh) (Ohay ohay)
We have the power to create our own destiny
Start a chain reaction and never let it stop!
Let's inspire others to achieve greatness and never give up on our own dreams
Yo, it's time to set this thing off
Let's begin our journey to success
I'ma make my own future, ignore all the rumors Show 'em how passion sound
I will determine my own fate and prove to others how strong my drive and ambition are
They all told me I should back down
Others have tried to discourage me, but I won't let them stop me
Judgin' me 'cause of my background
People have judged me based on my past, but that won't define my future
Thinkin' 'bout changin' my path now
I have considered giving up, but I won't let anything stop me from achieving my goals
Feelin' the power, let it all out
Embrace our strength and let it shine
Like what you see in the mirror, shout
Love and be proud of who you are
We got the keys, the kingdoms ours (ooh oh oh) Ooh yeah! (Ohay ohay)
We have the power to create our own destiny
C'mon! (We got to set it off!)
Let's get started and make things happen
That's right! (Get ready, set it off!)
We are ready and capable of achieving greatness
Get ready set it off! (C'mon!) Three, two, one, uh!
Let's begin our journey to success with enthusiasm and energy
To the left! (Ohay ohay hey!) To the right! (We got to set it off!) What?
Let's unite and work together to achieve our goals
Let's set it off! oh yeah!
Let's begin our journey to success
You can make it happen with everything you got
We have the power to achieve anything if we work hard and stay focused
Contributed by Sadie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rocco’s Videos
I’m American but it looks like the Irish part of my family is from here, including my last name. I’d like to go there one day. Thanks for the information.
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Practically every American is “Irish” but you ain’t no fool blood
D E
Enjoyed the video. My husband's ancestors were from Donegal. We want to visit some day hopefully.
Irish Transport Guy
Great video! And yep, I can agree that it is VERY annoying when Donegal Irish (we sometimes call it Donegalese because it sounds so different) is used in an Irish listening comprehension!
LM97👑
Great video I only visited donegal it was lovely . I look forward to the rest
Ruairí Maguire
Donegal dialect in listening comprehensions is the bane of my existence
Patrick Kelly
Studying Irish in Donegal, any dialects outside the county was the bane of my existence. Plus physics as gaeilge... that was a mistake..
Killian The Football Genius
Forgot to mention that footballers Seamus Coleman and Shay Given are from Donegal
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Have you ever heard of Arranmore island
NIkCan
This is excellent