I'm Australian of Irish convict ancestry. Hennessy, of Limerick to be precise. Proud of it and I celebrate that ancestry and play traditional Irish music in a folk/rock band - playing guitar, mandolin and octave mandolin. Yes, I'm feeling the passing of Sinead from the other side of the world. This and her version of The Foggy Dew, just stirring. If there be a heaven, Sinead is up giving the angels vocal lessons.
When the Sassanach ruled Ireland, these songs had to be disguised. The "Woman" here is Ireland itself. They almost destroyed Irish culture and language. Praise be they finally failed.
There is no female oppression anywhere. Proof? Because you spoiled flakey angry horred out ‘ladies’ are all overweight and on medz and you get free welfare for having 55+% of children out of wedlock. I’M KIDDING! the proof is that you’re allowed to scream nonsense about the patriarchy. If there really was a patriarchy we’d slap your dum mouths shut and you women would all be happier for it, knowing you have a dominant man who disciplines you
When she died and everyone was eulogizing her, I wondered to myself where they all were when she was destitute and asking for help. She deserved so much better than what she got.
@@Sheilanagigmany of us loved her, and still do. Silence isn’t always disrespect or inaction. When a warrior queen takes the walk we hold our shields and keep our tears in our hearts. She was so much to me. She is still a part of me
I will always love Sinead till the end of time. She was a modern day "Joan of Arc". Thank G-d we at least, still have videos of her always inspiring music. ❤
Her voice helped me get through during such a bad time in my childhood... this was always one of my favorites, her power and her spirit. May she rest in peace
Sinéad, inspiring is an understatement. Never afraid to speak your mind and stand up for what you believe in. Only ever shed a tear for two celebrities’ passing, you being one. RIP ❤
I am from Czech republic, and I like that she supported Palestinians, gay people, victims of abusive behaviour, black people... literally everyone in this world who was treated badly. My impression is, that she never lied about important things, she was unable to lie. And I also like, that she kept looking and searching for the spiritual way and that she spoke with normal people all the time, in good times, when she helped them and in bad times too. Crystal clear soul. The biggest tribute, that you Irish could do, is to unite once again and forever. I never saw her singing, but I am happy, I could walk the same roads as she did, when I lived in Dublin.
international. i have goose bumps all over my body whenever i hear her voice. i like what she said and what she did. and that she was constantly looking and searching, she never stagnated.
Love Sinead - I'm an Englishman that at the age's of 18 and 19 spent 2 six month tours of N. Ireland as a British soldier. Did I have a clue why I was there - not a fucking clue! And the shit the poor people of N. Ireland had to put up with us squaddies stomping around the place was no doubt disgusting to them. Now I am 60+ I still have terrible memories of those days, I lost friends - you lost friends and family. I am so sorry for any pain I may have caused, but trust me, god is repaying it now. I'm a washed out alcoholic having done too much Charlie to try and forget those times (don't even put the Falklands or Bosnia into the equation). I hope one day we can all accept each other.
I share your wish ~ that we can all accept each other, regardless of differences. I also wish that all of us could forgive ourselves for what we did and thought at the tender age of 18 and 19. Be kind to yourself, David Paxton; we were all young once. Our idealism led us to places that I don't think we fully understood at the time. Youth then, elderly now and hindsight is always clearer. Be kind to yourself. I wish you peace
David, you might find value in what is written about suffering ... "if suffering is not inherently good, it can produce good if we endure it, allow it to purify us, and make it into a sacrifice." More in an article titled "How to offer up your suffering like St John Vianney" which is easily found.
In 1915. the X Irish Division saved Serbs from extinction. They fought under the "Union Jack" but they didn't fight for it. They fought to give Serbs time to pull out and evade certain annihilation. The V Dublin battalion got decimated, but they stood fast. Thanks to them, Serbs were able to pull out and live to fight another day. For that reasons, Serbs feel the emotion of the songs like these, even if they can't get a single word from it. Our great grand fathers broke bread on Macedonian front with guys from Sligo, Cork, Galway and so on. You can play a song like this in any "kafana" (Serbian version of a pub) and people will like it.
When I worked in Australia with Croatian s they said the IRA helped them during the balkan war so they loved me for Been Irish, can't lose been Irish:)
@@marcphelan9883 croats and their stories..believe me NATO and the West helped them 1000 times more then I.R.A. would ever could, but they are allways silent about that. ;)
Rest well, sweet Irish flower. As you once said, they tried to bury you but they didn't realize you were a seed. They trampled you but still you flourished. I have a feeling your actions in the last six years were those of someone still deeply troubled, and that you never got the help and support you really needed. I can only hope you're now at peace. R.I.P. Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, which is the name by which I will always know you. Scíth go maith.
I don't understand the Irish (Gaeilge) language but I found I loved those songs just as much as her English songs. Thank you for the music, the raw courage in your voice & the bravery in your beliefs. Condolences to all who loved her. Rest in the spirit of love always Sinéad. 💔🪽🪽🇮🇪
Does she have a record with this tune and other Irish trad. tunes on it, or was this a one-off? I don't know if it's because I'm using American Google, but I can't find any info about the origin of this song, and there is NO version of it on Spotify or CZcams Music. If you have any info about this track's origin you'd have my sincere gratitude.
You don't have to understand Gaeilge to understand this song. I am learning Gaeilge right now and while I understand some of the words, the emotion in the lyrics, the vocal and instruments is enough.
@@dsddala467 It is _enough,_ certainly. The arrangement is very good, and-at least on paper-making an Irish folk tune into a reggae song sounds like a bad idea, but it totally worked. With that said, knowing the history of the song and how it was turned into a rallying battlecry for the IRA makes it even cooler. Patrick Pearse transformed it from a jovial reprise into a call to arms, turning "…sé do bheatha 'bhaile" to imply being proud of the Irish homeland, not just being welcomed back. It begins somewhere in the 1600's, becomes a tune for the Jacobites in the late 17th and early 18th centuries; as a wedding song and homecoming chant in the 1800's,; yet again is changed and used for rallying and marching during the Easter Rising of 1916; then it becomes part of the folk revival in the mid-20th century … _then_ Sinéad decides to do her own version of it in the 1990's! 300 years, countless versions, and it's still awesome.
She is singing about our Gaelic Pirate Queen. She kept the English from their genocide of Gaels for a short time (both in Ireland and Scotland they killed us). They even have the gaul to expect us to stay in a Union with them. Stuff that they are crazy. I'm sure you can relate lol.
It’s so sad to hear that Sinead has passed away 💔 I still remember, we would listen to this song a lot in primary school and I remember all our classmates would laugh at the way Sinead moves around during this video.. RIP Sinead O’Connor 🇮🇪🕊️
A beautiful and warrior soul who was brave enough to speak and sing the truth. She will be greatly missed! An amazing human being. An amazing voice and personality. (Religion is not my kind of thing so I don't think I am competent to say anything about her religious beliefs. The only thing I know is that she was awesome.)
Chorus: Óró, sé do bheatha 'bhaile, Óró, sé do bheatha 'bhaile,[10] Óró, sé do bheatha 'bhaile Anois ar theacht an tsamhraidh. 'Sé do bheatha, a bhean ba léanmhar, Do b' é ár gcreach tú bheith i ngéibheann, Do dhúiche bhreá i seilbh méirleach, Is tú díolta leis na Gallaibh. Chorus Tá Gráinne Mhaol ag teacht thar sáile, Óglaigh armtha léi mar gharda, Gaeil iad féin is ní Gaill[11] ná Spáinnigh, Is cuirfidh siad ruaig ar Ghallaibh. Chorus A bhuí le Rí na bhFeart go bhfeiceam, Mura mbeam beo ina dhiaidh ach seachtain, Gráinne Mhaol agus míle gaiscíoch, Ag fógairt fáin ar Ghallaibh. Chorus Chorus: Oh-ro You're welcome home, Oh-ro You're welcome home, Oh-ro You're welcome home... Now that summer's coming! Welcome oh woman who was so afflicted, It was our ruin that you were in bondage, Our fine land in the possession of thieves... And you sold to the foreigners! Chorus Gráinne O'Malley is coming over the sea, Armed warriors along with her as her guard, They are Gaels, not invaders(british) nor Spanish... And they will rout the foreigners! Chorus May it please the King of Miracles that we might see, Although we may live for a week once after, Gráinne Mhaol and a thousand warriors... Dispersing the foreigners! Chorus
Hi. I don’t speak Irish or any other Celtic language, but the line about Grainne O’Malley guards, says: They are gaels (Celtic), not French or Spanish. From the Latin Galia or Gaul for nowadays France.
@@MrEpeeFencer I'm glad someone in this comment section finally pointed this out, she doesn't deserve to sing this song about driving out foreigners and reclaiming your homeland. She would rather see her native Ireland overrun with illegal immigrants she is a disgrace.
Dear Sinead, The King of Miracles does indeed see you and hear your strong and beautiful voice. God bless you in your grief, your sorrow, your valiant spirit. I'm an O'Malley on my mother's side and join you in this song of praise for our ancestor.
Farwell Mighty Rebel with a heart of gold. For as much as we'll miss you, we too know the pain of losing a child. We understand all too well how much you have missed your boy. May your Judgement be both fair & swift and your son waiting for you in Jannah. 🇮🇪✊🏻🇮🇪
danke für alles Sinead, du warst immer eines meiner IDOLE. dich hat die sch... kirche und die sch...musikindustie abgesägt. und doch so viel zu sagen. und doch hast du nie bei meeto mitgespielt. R.I.P. L.Y.
My primary school teacher kept on showing us this video Introducing me to sinead Her voice is easily recognisable She was amazing, pushing boundaries in music with her albums Making us proud R.I.P❤️🇮🇪🫶🏿
She's so special. I actually feel love towards this woman...like proper love, because she's such a gentle, genuine soul who was really badly treated in her younger years and now she's had such a terrible loss, her son gone. Sinead, you're a queen and we love you.x
Thinking of Sinéad O'Connor tonight and all of those who struggle with mental illness. A heartbreaking journey. Please hang on. Please show your support for Sinead. I remember the first time I heard her voice - pure magic. I can't take another heartbreak after Chester Bennington passed away. Each part of my childhood is being ripped away slowly. Please remember you are an inspiration and a role model to us all Sinead. Get well soon :(
I'm very very very sad that this amazing language is about to disappear... Love Irish people and their culture. Greetings from Azerbaijan to you all, beautiful people.
Vugar Huseyn Actually the good news is that Irish is not disappearing at all. there are summer camps in Ireland where children & adults go to study Irish and the language is making a big comeback. May Irish and Irish-Americans are learning to speak and write Irish, so do not despair. I have visited Ireland 7 times & have visited the Garltacht regions & heard Irish spoken. Also Irish on signs sometimes with English translation, sometimes only in Irish. Slainte!
I just want to correct this daft notion that the chorus means "Oro you're welcome home." It means nothing of the sort. In spite of what Google translate may tell youThis version of the song is a call to action. A call to arms, to insurrection and to take back the land stolen by foreigners. Let me explain why. The full line of the chorus is: Óró. Is sé do bheatha abhaile (If you are speaking English you could say it as: "o ro iss shay do va-ha awal-ya" but a little bit quickly. Irish is a very contextual language. It depends what you say and when you say it. If you read "aimsire lahreach" in a grammar book, it's probably saying "present tense". If you see exactly the same thing on TV is probably means "weather report". See how different they are. It's the same with this song. "Óró" is grabbing your attention. My granny would often call "Oro a Dáithí". It means everything from "come here" "pay attention" "heads-up" "mind what you are doing" "look here" and so on. So she was saying: "Pay attention David".... So pay attention you... or just "heads-up"... Óró a thú ... The next word in the written version is the verb/copula: "Is" and it's missing from the song. That's common enough in Irish, because "everyone" knows it should be there. So the phrase should be "Is sé do".... It is your... beatha, (do bheatha). There is no English word for this. The nearest would be "livelihood" or "sustenance", even "heritage" - and all of them together. In this case I think it's OK to say it means "birth right". Now: bhaile is really: abhaile... Meaning "back home".So the whole phrase gets pronounced: o ro iss shay do va-ha awal-ya. But it's too long to fit the metre of the song so we get.: o ro shay do va awal-ya. And all that is quite ok in Irish. SO THE LINE REALLY MEANS: Pay attention It's your birth-right back home. The last line of the chorus is especially important: To read it as "now that summer is coming" would be to misunderstand it. In agricultural Ireland, the summer is useless - unless you've already prepared "in the coming of the summer" in March and April. Which is exactly what the line says: Anois (now)... ar theacht (in the coming of)... an tsamhraidh (the summer). The song goes on to say something like "I was in a bar in some foreign lad when this woman began bemoaning me... Don't you know what's going on back home.... Your birth right is being stolen and sold to foreigners. Because although this is an old song, a little over 100years ago Patrick Pearse re-wrote it to support the planned rising (April 1916). There's nothing about "welcome home" in these lyrics (except for a bit about being more welcome than a hundred cows who were milking (and so especially valuable at a time when a man was considered rich if he had two cows). So to repeat myself, this version of the song is a call to action. A call to arms, insurrection and to take back the land stolen by foreigners. I know lots of versions of this song... and lots of people who still sing it (especially after last year). And although it's taken me a while to embrace this version, it's one of my favourites now. Great job Sinead.
I always had this feeling that this is call-for-arms. Sinead's facial impressions and mere.. thickness of music made my whole body longing to run to battle. Thank You so much for this opening to wonderful irish language and heritage. Please forgive my glumsy english, I'm finn. Thank you.
What a sad day, as I listen to this again after hearing of her departure from this life, I feel such sorrow. Sinead you will be missed and I pray you have found the peace you sought. Your version of this song is now burned into my psyche, RIP beautiful soul.
I personally know that you will never read my comment amongst the many, but as a proud Irish women.. I commend you. This song being one of your songs my child heart knew and sang often naive to the weight the words carried. As an adult I hold dearly to my heritage and all the past lives of this beautiful world, but even more so towards my roots. You may never hear this, though I'm in hopes you do, you're words have touched my soul. They linger in my brain. Showering my heart with strength and pride. Your voice shadows my childhood with great memories. Nothing but love for you. An Irish women by roots A women by genetics Irish by heart.
I daresay this is the angriest-sounding version of the song that I've yet heard. And I don't doubt Sinead's conviction for a second. Easily one of the most passionate singers of her time.
I moved to Ireland over thirty years ago to enjoy beautiful music and songs like this! Sinead you haven't disappointed me, What a fantastic moving song! Beautiful!!
That's Sharon Shannon, from Co Clare, playing the button accordion. Her 1991 debut album, Sharon Shannon, was the best-selling album of traditional Irish music ever released in Ireland.
Uma verdadeira irlandesa representava bem seu país. Está fazendo falta para nós Sinéad. Mas vai ficar na história suas lindas músicas. Vou te amar e ouvir você sempre. Adeus ícone .🕊🙏🎶
No matter what is said about Sinead, she is one of the best singers out there. This song sends chills down my spine. I love to hear songs sung in Gaelic. Thank you!!
This beautiful Song is just not only for Ireland but inspire all hearts and souls around the world. Such a strong very powerful deep voice of Sinéad O'Connor !
She really, really hits it at: Gráinne Mhaol agus míle gaiscíoch, Ag fógairt fáin ar Ghallaibh. More than a lifetime of talent on just these two lines.
Still my favorite version of this song, ever. I heard an 80+ year old sean-nós singer do an a capella version that made my jaw drop open, but this is still my number one. For those who say Sinéad isn't "traditional," just watch the version of Foggy Dew she did with The Chieftains...the version with their comments about her. Gráinne Ní Mháille herself would be proud.
I'm from America, have lived here all my life and never left the country, but I have buckets of Irish blood in me. Listening to these Gaelic songs and learning about Ireland's history makes me want to go there more and more with each passing day. But first I wanna learn Gaelic. XP
yea can learn Gaelic all ye like but first ya wanna learn irish . completely different dialects all over the place . even the English language in Ireland is not the same as the English language every were else
Irish is a difficult enough language to learn so I say leave it off as pronounciations, dialects and different versions of it vary from county to county.
I listened to this song a lot and it is a very good song. She has done very well for the song. I too have long roots from the family that ties to the Emerald Isle. It is a country that I will once visit. I too am a learner of the language because it is dying. I love the language because it is different and it was the Irish that came to the colonies to work the rail. It is our history that we must all embrace because it defines on where we have been and where we are going. Beannacht leat uile agus slán as nois.
Beautiful performance by all here. I always admired Sinead's 'take me as I am or leave me be and piss off' aura. Her self confidence is grounded in grit. I don't always like what she does or how she does it, but I like her for her character, she's more real than most.
She's still a rebel. She became a Muslim. A ball of fire. She had first cut her hair off, walking out of the studio, when the producer improperly kept touching her hair.
I love this song so much ... I live in Belgium, but love Irish Gaelic, went to Glencollumcille to follow just a one week course to get introduced into this language. So beautiful and mysterious, not easy to learn though, but I'm glad most irish people protected this language and they should keep doing so. On the side note: I hope Sinéad is doing well ...
We are Irish and we are family. When one of us falls we all feel it. RIP Sinead, ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.
I'm Australian of Irish convict ancestry. Hennessy, of Limerick to be precise. Proud of it and I celebrate that ancestry and play traditional Irish music in a folk/rock band - playing guitar, mandolin and octave mandolin. Yes, I'm feeling the passing of Sinead from the other side of the world.
This and her version of The Foggy Dew, just stirring.
If there be a heaven, Sinead is up giving the angels vocal lessons.
Ar dheis dê go raibh a h-anam.
🍀🇮🇪🌹❤️
One of my Irish family has gone💔
Beannacht Dé lena hanam
"'Sé do bheatha, a bhean ba léanmhar" ("Welcome oh woman who was so afflicted") hits so damn hard today
Thank you, I never knew that’s what it meant. the words Speak right to Sinead don’t they? :( She’ll be missed…
Bhí mé a smaoineamh ar an rud céanna 😞
When the Sassanach ruled Ireland, these songs had to be disguised. The "Woman" here is Ireland itself. They almost destroyed Irish culture and language. Praise be they finally failed.
There is no female oppression anywhere.
Proof?
Because you spoiled flakey angry horred out ‘ladies’ are all overweight and on medz and you get free welfare for having 55+% of children out of wedlock.
I’M KIDDING!
the proof is that you’re allowed to scream nonsense about the patriarchy. If there really was a patriarchy we’d slap your dum mouths shut and you women would all be happier for it, knowing you have a dominant man who disciplines you
Sing it with your chest u feel better ❤
Crying and raising a fist. The world owed her an apology for punishing her when she spoke the truth on live TV. Rest in Peace, Warrior Queen.
When she died and everyone was eulogizing her, I wondered to myself where they all were when she was destitute and asking for help. She deserved so much better than what she got.
@@Sheilanagigit costs to speak truth in a false world😢
@@Sheilanagigmany of us loved her, and still do. Silence isn’t always disrespect or inaction. When a warrior queen takes the walk we hold our shields and keep our tears in our hearts. She was so much to me. She is still a part of me
I will always love Sinead till the end of time. She was a modern day "Joan of Arc". Thank G-d we at least, still have videos of her always inspiring music. ❤
Settle down there lad, she was no saint either
Rest in power, Sinead. You spoke truth to power, no matter the cost.
Belle formule tellement juste tellement méritée.
Amen to that❤
well said
She was truly a benchmark for a beautiful,, take no shit , but still very vulnerable woman RIP
#StandForSinead
She will be missed, I;ll never forget her. Let her rest in peace!
Such a tortured soul, yet what a noble spirit. Pray God grant her the peace we wouldn't.
@@Ouranyama Yes this is what makes her so special. She had such a terrible life but was, as you're saying, a really noble spirit.
Her voice helped me get through during such a bad time in my childhood... this was always one of my favorites, her power and her spirit. May she rest in peace
She has an amazing voice, it makes my heart pound.
Sinéad, inspiring is an understatement. Never afraid to speak your mind and stand up for what you believe in. Only ever shed a tear for two celebrities’ passing, you being one. RIP ❤
I am from Czech republic, and I like that she supported Palestinians, gay people, victims of abusive behaviour, black people... literally everyone in this world who was treated badly. My impression is, that she never lied about important things, she was unable to lie. And I also like, that she kept looking and searching for the spiritual way and that she spoke with normal people all the time, in good times, when she helped them and in bad times too. Crystal clear soul. The biggest tribute, that you Irish could do, is to unite once again and forever. I never saw her singing, but I am happy, I could walk the same roads as she did, when I lived in Dublin.
Well said
Beautiful words!
DOOS
Palestine is the very reason I'm listening to this song now. It was sang by the students at Colombia University also. 🇮🇪 🤝 🇵🇸
A national hero, a beacon of truth. Thank you Sinead 🕊️
Truly. Visionary pioneer and Saint. She's up there singing with Mahalia now.
international. i have goose bumps all over my body whenever i hear her voice. i like what she said and what she did. and that she was constantly looking and searching, she never stagnated.
Love Sinead - I'm an Englishman that at the age's of 18 and 19 spent 2 six month tours of N. Ireland as a British soldier. Did I have a clue why I was there - not a fucking clue! And the shit the poor people of N. Ireland had to put up with us squaddies stomping around the place was no doubt disgusting to them. Now I am 60+ I still have terrible memories of those days, I lost friends - you lost friends and family. I am so sorry for any pain I may have caused, but trust me, god is repaying it now. I'm a washed out alcoholic having done too much Charlie to try and forget those times (don't even put the Falklands or Bosnia into the equation). I hope one day we can all accept each other.
I share your wish ~ that we can all accept each other, regardless of differences. I also wish that all of us could forgive ourselves for what we did and thought at the tender age of 18 and 19. Be kind to yourself, David Paxton; we were all young once. Our idealism led us to places that I don't think we fully understood at the time. Youth then, elderly now and hindsight is always clearer. Be kind to yourself. I wish you peace
David, you might find value in what is written about suffering ... "if suffering is not inherently good, it can produce good if we endure it, allow it to purify us, and make it into a sacrifice." More in an article titled "How to offer up your suffering like St John Vianney" which is easily found.
Actions speak louder than words. God forgives irish don't.
I'm so sorry that you still punish your self for the sins of people who are never held accountable for the pain they create.
@@comehonourface4115 I disagree totally
Listening to this on repeat. Goosebumps aint the word.
RiP Sinéad.
True Irish icon💚💔💚
same here, the world is a worse place for her passing
In 1915. the X Irish Division saved Serbs from extinction. They fought under the "Union Jack" but they didn't fight for it. They fought to give Serbs time to pull out and evade certain annihilation. The V Dublin battalion got decimated, but they stood fast. Thanks to them, Serbs were able to pull out and live to fight another day. For that reasons, Serbs feel the emotion of the songs like these, even if they can't get a single word from it. Our great grand fathers broke bread on Macedonian front with guys from Sligo, Cork, Galway and so on. You can play a song like this in any "kafana" (Serbian version of a pub) and people will like it.
When I worked in Australia with Croatian s they said the IRA helped them during the balkan war so they loved me for Been Irish, can't lose been Irish:)
@@marcphelan9883 croats and their stories..believe me NATO and the West helped them 1000 times more then I.R.A. would ever could, but they are allways silent about that. ;)
onlyThen..the.Nazis..killed..1.milion..Serbs...Sadly..no..IRISH..to..Fight..forAndWithTHem.....
The Irish love a good fight, they were in the forefront of the International Brigades in Spain, during the civil war.
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RIP, Sinéad.
EDIT: This track got me through Prof. Morán's History of Ireland class.
❤ I hope she gets to be with her beloven son. We will miss her light and her power to stand up for what is right ❤
Rest in Peace dear lady. So much pain, such a gift. Peace on your family.
She once again brings tears to my eyes. Her bravery will be missed. I won't drink in her memory, as she was muslim, but I will raise my fist.
I will drink to her memory, as I am not a muslim and she wouldn't mind then.
👏👏👏👏👏
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She was an irish lass.Drink to her memory as much as you like.No matter the religion.She can´t drink no more.
Yeah let's have a toss back for the Irish lass ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rest well, sweet Irish flower. As you once said, they tried to bury you but they didn't realize you were a seed. They trampled you but still you flourished. I have a feeling your actions in the last six years were those of someone still deeply troubled, and that you never got the help and support you really needed. I can only hope you're now at peace.
R.I.P. Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor, which is the name by which I will always know you. Scíth go maith.
I don't understand the Irish (Gaeilge) language but I found I loved those songs just as much as her English songs. Thank you for the music, the raw courage in your voice & the bravery in your beliefs. Condolences to all who loved her. Rest in the spirit of love always Sinéad. 💔🪽🪽🇮🇪
Does she have a record with this tune and other Irish trad. tunes on it, or was this a one-off? I don't know if it's because I'm using American Google, but I can't find any info about the origin of this song, and there is NO version of it on Spotify or CZcams Music. If you have any info about this track's origin you'd have my sincere gratitude.
You don't have to understand Gaeilge to understand this song. I am learning Gaeilge right now and while I understand some of the words, the emotion in the lyrics, the vocal and instruments is enough.
@@dsddala467 It is _enough,_ certainly. The arrangement is very good, and-at least on paper-making an Irish folk tune into a reggae song sounds like a bad idea, but it totally worked.
With that said, knowing the history of the song and how it was turned into a rallying battlecry for the IRA makes it even cooler. Patrick Pearse transformed it from a jovial reprise into a call to arms, turning "…sé do bheatha 'bhaile" to imply being proud of the Irish homeland, not just being welcomed back.
It begins somewhere in the 1600's, becomes a tune for the Jacobites in the late 17th and early 18th centuries; as a wedding song and homecoming chant in the 1800's,; yet again is changed and used for rallying and marching during the Easter Rising of 1916; then it becomes part of the folk revival in the mid-20th century … _then_ Sinéad decides to do her own version of it in the 1990's!
300 years, countless versions, and it's still awesome.
She brings that tribal emotion to the song. Incredible gift ❤ Irish music is the best
Покойся с миром Шинейд О'Коннор. ERIN GO BRAGH! 🇮🇪
Couldn't understand a single word, but the music and the voice is giving me chills.
long live Ireland 🇮🇪,love from India 🇮🇳
She is singing about our Gaelic Pirate Queen. She kept the English from their genocide of Gaels for a short time (both in Ireland and Scotland they killed us). They even have the gaul to expect us to stay in a Union with them. Stuff that they are crazy. I'm sure you can relate lol.
This song has inspired me to learn irish.
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The Irish are Praying for you India
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It’s so sad to hear that Sinead has passed away 💔
I still remember, we would listen to this song a lot in primary school and I remember all our classmates would laugh at the way Sinead moves around during this video..
RIP Sinead O’Connor 🇮🇪🕊️
A beautiful and warrior soul who was brave enough to speak and sing the truth. She will be greatly missed! An amazing human being. An amazing voice and personality. (Religion is not my kind of thing so I don't think I am competent to say anything about her religious beliefs. The only thing I know is that she was awesome.)
Upon the loss of her son today, I think a battle song is in order. Be strong, O'Connor.
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She lost herself too. To Islam :(
Islam isn't anything evil and she hasn't lost herself to it.
@@thomasconboy6476 Islam is pure evil. It calls for mass killing, oppression, deceit, and stupidity and the worship of the devil himself.
My heart goes out to her having just lost a very young parent....
I'm not religious but I will keep her in my thoughts
RIP to the fearless angel of Ireland.
ERIN GO BRAGH!! SINEAD YOU WILL BE MISSED! All the irish people felt this today.
Chorus:
Óró, sé do bheatha 'bhaile,
Óró, sé do bheatha 'bhaile,[10]
Óró, sé do bheatha 'bhaile
Anois ar theacht an tsamhraidh.
'Sé do bheatha, a bhean ba léanmhar,
Do b' é ár gcreach tú bheith i ngéibheann,
Do dhúiche bhreá i seilbh méirleach,
Is tú díolta leis na Gallaibh.
Chorus
Tá Gráinne Mhaol ag teacht thar sáile,
Óglaigh armtha léi mar gharda,
Gaeil iad féin is ní Gaill[11] ná Spáinnigh,
Is cuirfidh siad ruaig ar Ghallaibh.
Chorus
A bhuí le Rí na bhFeart go bhfeiceam,
Mura mbeam beo ina dhiaidh ach seachtain,
Gráinne Mhaol agus míle gaiscíoch,
Ag fógairt fáin ar Ghallaibh.
Chorus
Chorus:
Oh-ro You're welcome home,
Oh-ro You're welcome home,
Oh-ro You're welcome home...
Now that summer's coming!
Welcome oh woman who was so afflicted,
It was our ruin that you were in bondage,
Our fine land in the possession of thieves...
And you sold to the foreigners!
Chorus
Gráinne O'Malley is coming over the sea,
Armed warriors along with her as her guard,
They are Gaels, not invaders(british) nor Spanish...
And they will rout the foreigners!
Chorus
May it please the King of Miracles that we might see,
Although we may live for a week once after,
Gráinne Mhaol and a thousand warriors...
Dispersing the foreigners!
Chorus
Thanks
Thank you
❤
Thank you
Hi. I don’t speak Irish or any other Celtic language, but the line about Grainne O’Malley guards, says: They are gaels (Celtic), not French or Spanish. From the Latin Galia or Gaul for nowadays France.
RIP Sinead. Always love your version of this. Thanks for being here as long as you could.
Obwohl ich nie auch nur ein einziges Wort verstand, freute mich jedesmal diesen Song mal wieder zu hören, danke Sinead! 🥲
Same here. I never understood what she sang but I've loved it since the first time I heard it.
Absolutely heartbreaking! She had such a profound impact on me with her beautiful music
I loved her spirit and her song. Téigh le Dia.
Her performance of this song brings me joy. Her passing is devastating. Find peace, gentle soul.
She's got fire in her soul ... God bless you Sinead !
She's a fucking traitor.
@@MrEpeeFencer truth. she lost her head
Why?
@@MrEpeeFencer I'm glad someone in this comment section finally pointed this out, she doesn't deserve to sing this song about driving out foreigners and reclaiming your homeland. She would rather see her native Ireland overrun with illegal immigrants she is a disgrace.
@@nameredacted6111- So are you; "foreigner":
www.irishtimes.com/news/health/ancient-irish-had-middle-eastern-ancestry-study-reveals-1.2478780
Total authenticity. I never tire of your songs. RIP
RIP WARRIOR GODDESS ❤
Dear Sinead, The King of Miracles does indeed see you and hear your strong and beautiful voice. God bless you in your grief, your sorrow, your valiant spirit. I'm an O'Malley on my mother's side and join you in this song of praise for our ancestor.
Rest in Peace , your talents will always be remembered
Farwell Mighty Rebel with a heart of gold.
For as much as we'll miss you, we too know the pain of losing a child. We understand all too well how much you have missed your boy.
May your Judgement be both fair & swift and your son waiting for you in Jannah.
🇮🇪✊🏻🇮🇪
danke für alles Sinead, du warst immer eines meiner IDOLE.
dich hat die sch... kirche und die sch...musikindustie abgesägt. und doch so viel zu sagen.
und doch hast du nie bei meeto mitgespielt.
R.I.P.
L.Y.
I will never forget the way she brings me to another dimension in this version of this song. We can feel a true warior and an angel.
Rest easy dear Sinead. It's a very sad day for me today. Your music has always brought me so much joy.
I hope you're doing well on the other side 😢
My primary school teacher kept on showing us this video
Introducing me to sinead
Her voice is easily recognisable
She was amazing, pushing boundaries in music with her albums
Making us proud
R.I.P❤️🇮🇪🫶🏿
Where I live it is illegal for teachers to play her music in schools. They can be fired and lose their teaching credentials.
Such an amazing voice rest in peace
RIP!!! You were a brave soul Sinead!!!!
(((((( Rip ((((((.......................
Gone too soon, but will never be forgotten. RIP Sinead.
This woman has never performed a song that didn't inspire me to tears, Thank you to our Gaelic Goddess of Song
She's so special. I actually feel love towards this woman...like proper love, because she's such a gentle, genuine soul who was really badly treated in her younger years and now she's had such a terrible loss, her son gone. Sinead, you're a queen and we love you.x
Rest in peace Sinéad. You brought us a lot of joy and hope when we needed it
Thinking of Sinéad O'Connor tonight and all of those who struggle with mental illness. A heartbreaking journey. Please hang on.
Please show your support for Sinead. I remember the first time I heard her voice - pure magic. I can't take another heartbreak after Chester Bennington passed away. Each part of my childhood is being ripped away slowly.
Please remember you are an inspiration and a role model to us all Sinead. Get well soon :(
I'm very very very sad that this amazing language is about to disappear... Love Irish people and their culture.
Greetings from Azerbaijan to you all, beautiful people.
Vugar Huseyn What makes you think the language is about to disappear? The younger generation of Irish are speaking Gaeilge better than their parents.
UNITDW I'm glad to hear that, my friend :) You ought to know :)
UNITDW what is gaeilge
+matthew plute Irish
Vugar Huseyn Actually the good news is that Irish is not disappearing at all. there are summer camps in Ireland where children & adults go to study Irish and the language is making a big comeback. May Irish and Irish-Americans are learning to speak and write Irish, so do not despair. I have visited Ireland 7 times & have visited the Garltacht regions & heard Irish spoken. Also Irish on signs sometimes with English translation, sometimes only in Irish. Slainte!
May she find the peace in death that evaded her so in life. Rest well loved Woman, rest well.
The only singer ive heard that can go from soft and delicate to full out intensity passion and anger in one breath . Unique
I just want to correct this daft notion that the chorus means "Oro you're welcome home." It means nothing of the sort. In spite of what Google translate may tell youThis version of the song is a call to action. A call to arms, to insurrection and to take back the land stolen by foreigners. Let me explain why.
The full line of the chorus is: Óró. Is sé do bheatha abhaile (If you are speaking English you could say it as: "o ro iss shay do va-ha awal-ya" but a little bit quickly.
Irish is a very contextual language. It depends what you say and when you say it. If you read "aimsire lahreach" in a grammar book, it's probably saying "present tense". If you see exactly the same thing on TV is probably means "weather report". See how different they are. It's the same with this song.
"Óró" is grabbing your attention. My granny would often call "Oro a Dáithí".
It means everything from "come here" "pay attention" "heads-up" "mind what you
are doing" "look here" and so on. So she was saying: "Pay attention David".... So pay attention you... or just "heads-up"... Óró a thú ...
The next word in the written version is the verb/copula: "Is" and it's missing from the
song. That's common enough in Irish, because "everyone" knows it should be there. So the phrase should be "Is sé do".... It is your... beatha, (do bheatha). There is no English word for this. The nearest would be "livelihood" or "sustenance", even "heritage" - and all of them together. In this case I think it's OK to say it means "birth right". Now: bhaile is really: abhaile... Meaning "back home".So the whole phrase gets pronounced: o ro iss shay do va-ha awal-ya. But it's too
long to fit the metre of the song so we get.: o ro shay do va awal-ya. And all that is quite ok in Irish.
SO THE LINE REALLY MEANS: Pay attention It's your birth-right back home.
The last line of the chorus is especially important: To read it as "now that summer is
coming" would be to misunderstand it. In agricultural Ireland, the summer
is useless - unless you've already prepared "in the coming of the
summer" in March and April. Which is exactly what the line says: Anois (now)... ar theacht (in the coming of)... an tsamhraidh (the summer).
The song goes on to say something like "I was in a bar in some foreign lad when this woman began bemoaning me... Don't you know what's going on back home.... Your birth right is being stolen and sold to foreigners.
Because although this is an old song, a little over 100years ago Patrick Pearse re-wrote it to support the planned rising (April 1916). There's nothing about "welcome
home" in these lyrics (except for a bit about being more welcome than a
hundred cows who were milking (and so especially valuable at a time when a man
was considered rich if he had two cows). So to repeat myself, this version of the song is a call to action. A call to arms, insurrection and to take back the land stolen by foreigners. I know lots of versions of this song... and lots of people who still sing it (especially after last year). And although it's taken me a while to embrace this version, it's one of my favourites now. Great job Sinead.
David Marshall This should be a top comment.
David Marshall 👍Thank you for your explanation and knowledge David💚
Thankyou for the explanation.
Have you heard Seo Linn's version?
I always had this feeling that this is call-for-arms. Sinead's facial impressions and mere.. thickness of music made my whole body longing to run to battle.
Thank You so much for this opening to wonderful irish language and heritage.
Please forgive my glumsy english, I'm finn.
Thank you.
What a sad day, as I listen to this again after hearing of her departure from this life, I feel such sorrow.
Sinead you will be missed and I pray you have found the peace you sought.
Your version of this song is now burned into my psyche, RIP beautiful soul.
I listen to this at least once a week.Sinead is absolutely amazing in this performance. I'm so sad she is gone.
Such a bright talent and soul that we lost today.
I personally know that you will never read my comment amongst the many, but as a proud Irish women.. I commend you. This song being one of your songs my child heart knew and sang often naive to the weight the words carried. As an adult I hold dearly to my heritage and all the past lives of this beautiful world, but even more so towards my roots. You may never hear this, though I'm in hopes you do, you're words have touched my soul. They linger in my brain. Showering my heart with strength and pride. Your voice shadows my childhood with great memories. Nothing but love for you.
An Irish women by roots
A women by genetics
Irish by heart.
Beautiful song.wish it had English subtitles like to know what she's singing about
I'll tell her
lovely words and you have a 1000 reasons to be proud , Irish men and woman never gave in to the English
I admire your spirit.
The women of Ireland are the strongest body mind and soul God bless in the world
Rest in peace Sinead O Connor, gone but not forgotten....
I daresay this is the angriest-sounding version of the song that I've yet heard. And I don't doubt Sinead's conviction for a second. Easily one of the most passionate singers of her time.
I moved to Ireland over thirty years ago to enjoy beautiful music and songs like this! Sinead you haven't disappointed me, What a fantastic moving song! Beautiful!!
YESSSS. Love this language. Give Ireland back their country. Love from the USA
That's Sharon Shannon, from Co Clare, playing the button accordion. Her 1991 debut album, Sharon Shannon, was the best-selling album of traditional Irish music ever released in Ireland.
Uma verdadeira irlandesa representava bem seu país. Está fazendo falta para nós Sinéad. Mas vai ficar na história suas lindas músicas. Vou te amar e ouvir você sempre. Adeus ícone .🕊🙏🎶
She sang with so much of passion and power. Rest in Power Sinead
Such a powerful song by an amazing singer, she struggled but endured ,may you have peace.
One of my favorites from Sinead...singing in irish gaelic....angelical and beautiful.
A voice so remembered, a voice so original, a voice so true, a voice so dearly missed. GOD we miss you Sinead !
What a strong and amazing voice.Never get tired of her singing.
No matter what is said about Sinead, she is one of the best singers out there. This song sends chills down my spine. I love to hear songs sung in Gaelic. Thank you!!
We call it Gaeilge here, not Gaelic. Gaelic is a sport.
Lisa Murphy you should really look up the definition of Gaelic cause it certInly ain't a sport
donncha 14 it certainly is a sport, gaelic is also refers to what the the celts spoke
Karen Varian ur right, sweet baby, chill ur pains, please
It's easy to lose your way in this song even with phonetics...but what a stimulating way to get lost!
This is a great tune, and she sings it beautifully. Long live the Irish Republic🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪
Rest in peace, dear Sinead, thank you for your beautiful spirit
She lives for this music and tradition. Greats from Germany.
She converted to Islam. How's that for an IRISH nationalist XD
This beautiful Song is just not only for Ireland but inspire all hearts and souls around the world. Such a strong very powerful deep voice of Sinéad O'Connor !
My Dad born 1928 sang this song. His vocals were pretty good, no instrumentation until I heard this . Both inspiring.
*A friend to the people. We cry in unison this day because we will miss your living being. Goodbye sweet friend*
She’s not gone and never forgotten
RIP Sinead.
sinead makes me shiver when i hear her sing in irish!
Ditto her renditions of "The Foggy Dew" and "He Moved through the Fair". Both are very lovely and very moving.
sing it in heaven. Thank You
I will miss her RIP my favorite singer never forget her beautiful voice
She really, really hits it at:
Gráinne Mhaol agus míle gaiscíoch,
Ag fógairt fáin ar Ghallaibh.
More than a lifetime of talent on just these two lines.
Yep, you can see the passion, the angst, the raw emotions of the telling the foreigners to GTFO.
Still my favorite version of this song, ever. I heard an 80+ year old sean-nós singer do an a capella version that made my jaw drop open, but this is still my number one. For those who say Sinéad isn't "traditional," just watch the version of Foggy Dew she did with The Chieftains...the version with their comments about her. Gráinne Ní Mháille herself would be proud.
The Foggy Dew is amazing. I shiver when I hear her sing that song. So much feeling in it. God speed Sinead and May you be happy in Tir na Og💚🥳
*Thousand thousand thank yous Sinèad for all. Goodbye my sweet friend of the world. Tusen tusen takk for alt Sinèad*
Rest in peace beautiful lady ❤❤❤
Learned this in school as a child makes me homesick
R.I.P QUEEN OF IRISH MUSIC
LOVE IRISH PEOPLE, GREETINGS FROM GREECE
How the hell can someone not love this song and this performance? It's brilliant.
Best song i have ever heard. Long live United Ireland.
we still are missing six countys to england
True but we're coming, as quick as we can. Ní bheidh an éire amháin fíor bás
britain you mean, fucking spastic
MightyAfricans tiocfaidh ar la brother
@@ajboysbonfirevids2 no england ..they run the brit state ..think the fuckin welsh have a say in things?
Sinead is such a good singer and I not knowing a word of Gaelic was jumping for joy at the return of the Warrior Queen.
Go hiontach! 🇮🇪
I'm from America, have lived here all my life and never left the country, but I have buckets of Irish blood in me. Listening to these Gaelic songs and learning about Ireland's history makes me want to go there more and more with each passing day. But first I wanna learn Gaelic. XP
yea can learn Gaelic all ye like but first ya wanna learn irish . completely different dialects all over the place . even the English language in Ireland is not the same as the English language every were else
dude just go, its an amazing island nation.
Irish is a difficult enough language to learn so I say leave it off as pronounciations, dialects and different versions of it vary from county to county.
may you land and walk the lands of people with a rich and deep history one day
I listened to this song a lot and it is a very good song. She has done very well for the song. I too have long roots from the family that ties to the Emerald Isle. It is a country that I will once visit. I too am a learner of the language because it is dying. I love the language because it is different and it was the Irish that came to the colonies to work the rail. It is our history that we must all embrace because it defines on where we have been and where we are going. Beannacht leat uile agus slán as nois.
Unglaublich, diese Stimme und das Charisma dieser jungen Frau!
R.I.P Thank you for this masterpiece.
This transports me back to school - every child who attended school in Ireland must know this song! Grainne Mhaol, another powerful Irish woman!
❤
Beautiful performance by all here. I always admired Sinead's 'take me as I am or leave me be and piss off' aura. Her self confidence is grounded in grit. I don't always like what she does or how she does it, but I like her for her character, she's more real than most.
Very well said, and I couldn't agree more. Sinead's complete sincerity is refreshing and incredibly endearing.
i couldnt agree more
when words come from the heart they come with honor
She's still a rebel. She became a Muslim. A ball of fire. She had first cut her hair off, walking out of the studio, when the producer improperly kept touching her hair.
She's a traitor.
This song speaks to me and to all who identify as Irish. Always loved Sinead for her activism and her courage. Not to mention her voice
RIP beautiful Sinead
I like how they multilayered her voice on the dramatic bits to make it sound legendary intense.
I love this song so much ... I live in Belgium, but love Irish Gaelic, went to Glencollumcille to follow just a one week course to get introduced into this language. So beautiful and mysterious, not easy to learn though, but I'm glad most irish people protected this language and they should keep doing so. On the side note: I hope Sinéad is doing well ...
I have listened to many versions of this song but she sings this more passion than any other version.Incredible and talented artist.