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- The Massacre Of Glencoe Lyrics / with translationsChorus
Oh cruel is the snow that sweeps Glencoe
And covers the grave o' Donald
And cruel was the foe that raped Glencoe
And murdered the house o' MacDonald
They came through the blizzard, we offered them heat
A roof ower their heads, dry shoes for their feet
We wined them and dined them, they ate o' our meat
And slept in the house O' MacDonald
(chorus)
They came from Fort William with murder mind
The Campbell had orders, King William had signed
Pit all tae the sword, these words underlined
And leave none alive called MacDonald
(chorus)
They came in the night when the men were asleep
This band of Argyles, through snow soft and deep.
Like murdering foxes, among helpless sheep
They slaughtered the house o' MacDonald
(chorus)
Some died in their beds at the hands of the foe
Some fled in the night, were lost in the snow.
Some lived to accuse him, what struck the first blow
But gone was the house of MacDonald
(chorus x2)
Oh cruel is the snow that sweeps Glencoe
And covers the grave o' Donald
And cruel was the foe that raped Glencoe
And murdered the house o' MacDonald
They came through the blizzard, we offered them heat
A roof ower their heads, dry shoes for their feet
We wined them and dined them, they ate o' our meat
And slept in the house O' MacDonald
(chorus)
They came from Fort William with murder mind
The Campbell had orders, King William had signed
Pit all tae the sword, these words underlined
(chorus)
They came in the night when the men were asleep
This band of Argyles, through snow soft and deep.
Like murdering foxes, among helpless sheep
They slaughtered the house o' MacDonald
(chorus)
Some died in their beds at the hands of the foe
Some fled in the night, were lost in the snow.
Some lived to accuse him, what struck the first blow
But gone was the house of MacDonald
(chorus x2)
Facts about The Massacre Of Glencoe
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The Massacre Of Glencoe is written by Jim Mc-lean.
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It is first released on November 11, 2009 as part of Corries's album "The Compact Collection" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Massacre of Glencoe is a song by The Corries that portrays the Glencoe Massacre in Scotland through music. It tells the story of the MacDonald clan's betrayal and slaughter by the Campbells, and it does so by using the metaphor of the harsh snow that represents the treachery and brutality that led to the unfortunate event. The massacre of glencoe lyrics are mainly about angst, despair, anger, reflection, and social commentary. The song also draws the listener’s attention to the themes of betrayal and violence, loss and mourning, and hospitality turned to tragedy. The lyrics cover themes of violence, murder, and even allude to rape, which are all considered as adult material. The treatment of these very serious and intense themes calls for a restricted rating, as they might not be appropriate for children under 17 years old without parental supervision.
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The Massacre Of Glencoe falls under the genre Vocal.
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The Massacre Of Glencoe song length is 3 minutes and 27 seconds.
Who wrote The Massacre Of Glencoe lyrics?
The Massacre Of Glencoe is written by Jim Mc-lean.
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When was The Massacre Of Glencoe released?
It is first released on November 11, 2009 as part of Corries's album "The Compact Collection" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Massacre Of Glencoe lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Massacre of Glencoe is a song by The Corries that portrays the Glencoe Massacre in Scotland through music. It tells the story of the MacDonald clan's betrayal and slaughter by the Campbells, and it does so by using the metaphor of the harsh snow that represents the treachery and brutality that led to the unfortunate event. The massacre of glencoe lyrics are mainly about angst, despair, anger, reflection, and social commentary. The song also draws the listener’s attention to the themes of betrayal and violence, loss and mourning, and hospitality turned to tragedy. The lyrics cover themes of violence, murder, and even allude to rape, which are all considered as adult material. The treatment of these very serious and intense themes calls for a restricted rating, as they might not be appropriate for children under 17 years old without parental supervision.
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Which genre is The Massacre Of Glencoe?
The Massacre Of Glencoe falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song The Massacre Of Glencoe?
The Massacre Of Glencoe song length is 3 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2009 GB Productions
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