Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: folk
Song Meaning of “Thugainn a Bhlàrag” by Kathleen MacInnes
Thughainn a Bhlàrag, or ‘Rise Up Singing’, is a beautiful and nostalgic song from the Scottish Gaelic-speaking Hebrides Islands singing of life’s treasured moments and memories. The song speaks of a time long ago when people gathered in community and sang traditional songs together, surrounded by the natural beauty of their homeland. It speaks of the joy of those communal gatherings, reunions and finding comfort alongside one another, celebrating life with laughter and music.
It invites us to embrace the beauty of our lives and the comfort of connecting with our past, as we look to the future for hope, love, and joy. An uplifting hymn of hope and joy, Thughainn a Bhlàrag is a reminder to find joy and peace in the moments we share with our loved ones and the richness of the life we choose to live. It is a song of self-discovery that celebrates our history and encourages us to embrace the future, filled with resilience and renewal.