Adelaide

from araon by Sian

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lyrics

Adelaide
Thàinig naidheachd Là na Sàbaid

Hoireann ùbhill i ò

Ag iarraidh oirre dhol thar sàile

O hao ri rì o
Hoireann ùbhill i ò

Bliadhnaichean bho dh’fhàg e ’m baile
’S e nise deiseil bean a ghabhail.

Trì cheud air a ceann mar tochair
Dh’fhàg i a dh’ionnsaigh beatha shocair.

Ach air dhi Adelaide a ruighinn
’S gann gun d’ dh’aithnich i a luran.

“Thig cuide riumsa nis gun mhaille,
Mus tig an tuil gun fhios, gun aire.”

’S air a’ chapall ghabh iad astar
Gus an d’ ruig iad drochaid fhada.

Beul na h-oidhche nis a’ teannadh
An uair a dh’fhàs a shùilean carach.

Ruig e oirr’ mar eilid mharbh
’S shad e i don uisge gharbh.

“Nach tu bha faoin, nach tu bha gòrach,
A’ toirt do làimh do dhuine coimheach”

Gùn na sràcan ’s air a lathadh
Dh’fhalaich i an uamh bheag fhalamh.

Chuir i ceann ri cluasag charrach
Gus an cuala i guthan magach.

Dh’fhuirich i na tàmh san uaimh
Gus an tug an daorach buaidh

Thog i ultach òir na basan
Is thug i leatha luaths a casan.

Nach e bha faoin, nach e bha gòrach
’S e a-nis gu h-àrd air crann a’ crochadh.

credits

from araon, released August 1, 2025
Composed by Eilidh Cormack. Arranged by Ceitlin Lilidh, Eilidh Cormack, Ellen MacDonald, Innes Strachan, Innes White

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about

Sian Glasgow, UK

Sian, meaning “storm” or “the elements”, have been making their harmonious mark on the Scottish trad music scene since 2016. Originally brought together to celebrate Gaelic songs composed by women, their material is firmly rooted in this theme. Their individual voices blend seamlessly, intertwining atmospheric harmonies and sympathetic accompaniment from Innes White to create a unique sound. ... more