Scotland The Brave
Various Airtists Lyrics
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Hear, hear the pipes are calling
Loudly and proudly calling down through the glen
Here where the hills lie sleeping
now feel the blood a leaping
high as the spirits of the old highland men
(Chorus)Towering in gallant fame
Scotland my mountain hame
High may your proud standards gloriously wave
Land o' the high endeavour
Land o' the shining river
land o' my heart forever
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 maidens eyes.
(REPEAT CHORUS)
The lyrics of "Scotland The Brave" speak to the pride and spirit of Scotland and its people. The song opens with a calling to the night, with the sound of bagpipes echoing through the glen. The singer then reflects on the sleeping hills, before declaring that the blood of the old highland men is still alive and well.
The chorus speaks to the towering gallantry of Scotland and its people, proudly waving the standard of the mountain hame (home). It celebrates the high endeavor and shining river of Scotland, which are forever held in the singer's heart. The song concludes by praising the bravery of Scotland, with wild winds and staunch friends greeting those who come to its shores.
Overall, "Scotland The Brave" is a song of pride and patriotism that celebrates Scotland's landscape and the spirit of its people.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark, hark, the night is falling
Listen, listen, as darkness approaches
Hear, hear the pipes are calling
Listen, listen to the sound of the bagpipes
Loudly and proudly calling down through the glen
The bagpipes are playing loudly and confidently through the valley
Here where the hills lie sleeping
In this place where the hills are still and quiet
now feel the blood a leaping
Feel the excitement and adrenaline rise within you
high as the spirits of the old highland men
As high as the courage and determination of the ancient Highland warriors
(Chorus)
(Refrain)
Towering in gallant fame
Standing tall in a heroic reputation
Scotland my mountain hame
Scotland, my home among the mountains
High may your proud standards gloriously wave
May your flags fly high and gloriously
Land o' the high endeavour
The land of lofty goals and aspirations
Land o' the shining river
The land of sparkling, glistening rivers
land o' my heart forever
The land that has my heart forever
Scotland the brave
Scotland, land of brave people and deeds
High in the Misty highlands,
Up in the misty Scottish Highlands,
out by the purple islands
By the islands with purple hues
brave are the hearts that beat beneath Scottish skies
The hearts of Scotland's people beat bravely under its skies
wild are the winds to meet you
The winds are wild and untamed when they meet you
staunch are the friends that greet you
Your friends will be strong and loyal when they welcome you
kind as the love that shines from fair maidens eyes.
As kind as the love that shines in the eyes of a beautiful Scottish woman.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.