Story Behind The Song
Another song for my grandchildren
Song Description
Mother singing to her baby boy, who will one day be the hero of and for the clan.
Survival in the times passed of a clan meant stealing from one clan to another.
Some called him a criminal others called him a hero.
| Song Length |
4:40 |
Genre |
Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive, Serene |
Subject |
Life, Power |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Brightman, Loreena McKennitt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1600 - 1699 |
| |
Lyrics
Hush-a-by darling, and Hush-a-by dear-o
Hush-a-by darling will yet be a hero, none will be bigger or braver or stronger lullaby little one crying no longer.
chorus-
Lullaby, little one, bonnie wee baby,
he'll be a hero, and fight for us maybe,
cattle and horses and sheep will his prey be,
none will be bolder or braver than baby
Softly and silently eyelids are
closing,
dearest wee jewel, so gently he's dozing; softly he's resting by slumber o're taken,
soundly he's sleeping, and sweetly he's waken.
chorus
Peacefully, pleasantly, slumber has found him, Angels are lovingly watching around him, beautiful spirits his sorrow beguiling,
sweetly they whisper and baby is smiling.
Hush-a-by darling will yet be a
hero.
Hero-------------