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Bronntanais Na S​í​ó​ga (Gifts of the Fairies)

from Suantraighe, A Collection of Celtic Lullabies by Caera

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In doing the research for this album, I noticed a lot of lullabies and other songs and stories in Celtic countries that express a fear that the fairies will steal a baby and take it to the Otherworld, leaving a sickly changeling in its place. Áine Minogue, another Celtic harper and friend of mine, has said she thinks these came about to comfort the parents of children who died suddenly at times when infant mortality was much higher than we are used to today. However, I saw some that took it to the point of seeming like fairies are the only threat to a child, and it’s up to the human world to protect the child. I thought of my own experiences as a child in this world, and how unfortunately sometimes the biggest threat to a child is from other human beings. In times like that, the Otherworld (a spiritual realm) can be the source of strength, healing, and other gifts and graces to help someone overcome difficulties in this world. So I wrote this as an attempt to present a reminder of the other side of the story.

lyrics

Curfá:
Tá na síóga a’ rince timpeall do chliabhán chun coimirce a’ thabhairt dhuit.
Tá na síóga a’ rince timpeall do chliabhán chun bronntanais a’ thabhairt dhuit.

Is feidir go ngortfaidh daoine thú, ‘s do cholann sobhriste bheag
Ach beidh neart agat is leigheasfaigh tú go tapadh

Is feidir go mbeidh am nuair nach n-éistfidh éinne leat
Ach lá amháin beidh glór ‘ad ag dul istigh i gcroí gach duine á chloisteal

Is feidir go mbeidh tú gan baile nó cairde lá amhain
Ach cloisfidh tú ar gceol, ‘is beidh fhios ‘ad nach mbeidh tú leat féin

Is feidir trí na cruatain seo nach ngéilfidh tú roimh gruaim
Ach gheobhaidh tú séan is sonas i gceol ‘s i ndúchas i gconaí

Is feidir go mian leat a bheidh pairteach den damhsa na síóga
Ach beidh fhios agat cén fath go bhfuil tú pairteach sa domhan seo

Translation;
Chorus:
The fairies are dancing around your cradle to give you protection
The fairies are dancing around your cradle to give you gifts

It’s possible people will hurt you and your fragile, little body
But you will have strength and will heal quickly

It’s possible there will be a time when no one will listen to you
But one day you will have a voice that touches the heart of everyone who hears it

It’s possible one day you will be homeless and without friends
But you will hear our music, and you will know you’re not alone

It’s possible through these hardships you will not give in to depression
But you will always find joy and prosperity in music and in nature

It’s possible you will wish to join our dance [and be a fairy]
But you will know why you are part of this world

credits

from Suantraighe, A Collection of Celtic Lullabies, released November 1, 2006
Lyrics and music written and composed by Caera;
Harp and vocals by Caera;
Viola by Michelle Herrera;
Recorder by Mayer Lipman

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From haunting Celtic lullabies, through laments of intense grief and pain, to songs of healing and hope, Caera’s music always contains an authenticity that can be hard to find in today’s music, or even in today’s world in general. Powerful soprano vocals blend with the bell-like tones of her brass-strung Gaelic harp to create music that carries people through life, dreaming or fully awake. ... more

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