Tir Na Noir is a beautiful song that was originally written in the Irish language by the Irish singer-songwriter, Charlie McGettigan. It was later translated into English and became a hit in the Irish music scene. In this article, we will explore the lyrics of Tir Na Noir and the story behind the song.
The Meaning of Tir Na Noir
The title of the song, Tir Na Noir, refers to the Irish mythological land of Tir na nOg, which means "land of eternal youth". The addition of the word "Noir" to the title gives it a darker and more mysterious feel. The lyrics of the song talk about a place where the protagonist wants to escape to, away from the troubles of the world.
The Story Behind the Song
Charlie McGettigan wrote Tir Na Noir in the 1980s, during a time when Ireland was going through a lot of social and political changes. The song was inspired by McGettigan's own feelings of wanting to escape from the troubles of the world and find a peaceful place where he could be free.
McGettigan's lyrics struck a chord with many people in Ireland, who were also feeling the same way. The song became a hit and is now considered a classic in Irish music.
The Lyrics of Tir Na Noir
Here are the full lyrics of Tir Na Noir:
Is aoibhinn liom an mhaighdean mhin
's i bhf??sach uaigneach ??lainn
Mar aonaigh l??i n?? 's?? m?? f??in
Ag si??l tr?? ruathar na gaoitheTir na n-??g, t?? an l??mh in uachtar agam
Tir na n-??g, t?? m?? br??an den saol seo
Tir na n-??g, beidh m?? 'mo shu?? 's mo sheasamh
'S ar ??r an tsolais ag faire go g??arIs aoibhinn liom an ghleann seo
's na gleannt??in ??ille th??os ann
Mar aonaigh leo n?? 's?? m?? f??in
Ag si??l tr?? ghl??r na dtonntaTir na n-??g, t?? an l??mh in uachtar agam
Tir na n-??g, t?? m?? br??an den saol seo
Tir na n-??g, beidh m?? 'mo shu?? 's mo sheasamh
'S ar ??r an tsolais ag faire go g??arTir na n-??g, t?? an l??mh in uachtar agam
Tir na n-??g, t?? m?? br??an den saol seo
Tir na n-??g, beidh m?? 'mo shu?? 's mo sheasamh
'S ar ??r an tsolais ag faire go g??ar
The lyrics of Tir Na Noir talk about the beauty of nature and the desire to escape from the troubles of the world. The protagonist longs to be in the mythical land of Tir na nOg, where they can find peace and happiness.
Conclusion
Tir Na Noir is a beautiful song that captures the essence of Irish music. The lyrics talk about the desire to escape from the troubles of the world and find peace and happiness in a mythical land. The song has become a classic in Irish music and is loved by many people around the world.
