Story Behind The Song
Bannockburn.....1314 battle where Edward II's English army was soundly defeated by the Scottish King Robert the Bruce
William Wallace..... hero of Braveheart
Arbroath.......The Scottish Declaration of Independence.....Our own declaration was fashioned after this by Thomas Jefferson
Song Description
A focus on the pride of being a Scot
| Song Length |
6:19 |
Genre |
World - Celtic, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Tense, Moving |
Subject |
Pride, Freedom |
| Similar Artists |
Loreena McKennitt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Who Is A Scot
Who heard the ancient battle cry? A chieftain's bloodied sword held high to a cloudy cross in the azure sky.
Who is a Scot?
Who saw proud Wallace's face?
Guardian of our celtic race slay tyrants with his sword and mace
Who is a Scot?
Who smelt the blood and sensed the fear?
Who felt the Bruce's spirit near?
At Bannockburn who shed a tear?
Who is a Scot?
Who knew the pride felt at Arbroath?
Which freeman love and tyrants loathe to sign the pledge and take the oath
Who is a Scot?
Who felt the shame and shivered cold their heritage and freedom sold for a wagonload of tainted gold
Who is a Scot?
Who paid a heavy bloodsoaked toll?
So foreign powers should ne'er control my gaelic heart and celtic soul
I AM A SCOT