Noble Maiden Fair (A Mhaighdean Bhan Uasal)

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Noble Maiden Fair
Emma Thompson and Peigi Barker Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴A naeoidhean bhig, cluinn mo ghuth Mise rid' thaobh,
O mhaighdean bhan
Ar righinn oig, fas as faic,
Do thir, dileas fhein.
A ghrian a's a ghealaich, stuir sinn
Gu uair ar cliu'sar gloire.
Naoidhean bhig, ar righinn og
Mhaighdean ua shaill bhan. A naeoidhean bhig, cluinn mo ghuth
Mise rid' thaobh,
O mhaighdean bhan
Ar righinn oig, fas as faic,
Do thir, dileas fhein.
A ghrian a's a gheal-aich, stuir sinn
Gu uair ar cliu'sar gloire.
Naoidhean bhig, ar righinn
og Mhaigh-dean ua shaill bhan.
A naeoid-hean bhig, cluinn mo gluth
Mise rid' thaobh,
O mhaighdean bhan
Ar righinn oig, fas as faic,
Do thir, dileas fhein.

A ghian a's a ghealaich stuir sinn Gu uair ar cliu'sar gloire.
Naoidhean bhig, ar righ-inn og Mhaigh-dean ua shaill bhan.


Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Noble Maiden Fair" are in Scottish Gaelic and are sung by Emma Thompson and Peigi Barker. The song tells a story of a young woman, a princess, who grows up to be loyal to her land and people. The first stanza begins with a message to a little boy to listen to the singer's voice, as she is by his side. The chorus praises the sun and moon for leading them to eternal fame and glory. The second verse introduces the young princess, who grows up to be a faithful ruler to her land. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the greatness and glory that awaits the princess.


The third and final verse is a repetition of the first two, highlighting the young princess's loyalty to her people and land. The song concludes with the same chorus, emphasizing the role of the sun and moon in their success. The song has a gentle and soothing melody with a calming effect.


Line by Line Meaning

A naeoidhean bhig, cluinn mo ghuth
Little baby, hear my voice


Mise rid' thaobh, O mhaighdean bhan
I am by your side, oh fair maiden


Ar righinn oig, fas as faic
A young queen growing up and seeing


Do thir, dileas fhein.
To your own loyal country.


A ghrian a's a ghealaich, stuir sinn
Oh sun and moon, guide us


Gu uair ar cliu'sar gloire.
Until our fame and glory lasts.


Naoidhean bhig, ar righinn og
Little baby, a young queen


Mhaighdean ua shaill bhan.
Fair noble maiden.


A naeoidhean bhig, cluinn mo ghuth
Little baby, hear my voice.


Mise rid' thaobh, O mhaighdean bhan
I am by your side, oh fair maiden.


Ar righinn oig, fas as faic
A young queen growing up and seeing


Do thir, dileas fhein.
To your own loyal country.


A ghian a's a ghealaich stuir sinn
Oh sun and moon, guide us


Gu uair ar cliu'sar gloire.
Until our fame and glory lasts.


Naoidhean bhig, ar righ-inn og
Little baby, a young queen


Mhaigh-dean ua shaill bhan
Fair noble maiden.


A naeoid-hean bhig, cluinn mo gluth
Little baby, hear my voice.


Mise rid' thaobh, O mhaighdean bhan
I am by your side, oh fair maiden.


Ar righinn oig, fas as faic
A young queen growing up and seeing


Do thir, dileas fhein.
To your own loyal country.


A ghian a's a ghealaich stuir sinn
Oh sun and moon, guide us


Gu uair ar cliu'sar gloire.
Until our fame and glory lasts.


Naoidhean bhig, ar righ-inn og
Little baby, a young queen


Mhaigh-dean ua shaill bhan.
Fair noble maiden.


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