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This traditional Irish song teases the girl ‘Máire’ about her possible relationship with the piper at the dance. The singer and Máire argue back and forth about whether her “match is made”.
In the video is a great rendition by Clannad. Clannad have given a unique voice to modern Irish music. They have combined a deep love of traditional strains with a bold approach to writing and recording. Their legacy is a hugely impressive collection of albums, touching on folk, rock, ambient, jazz and world music. Many of these records have featured lyrics in their native Gaelic tongue, while others have been performed in English. Either way, those vocals have plugged directly into the popular imagination.
They grew up in the parish of Gweedore, Donegal, in the secluded north-west. Maire, Pol and Ciaran Brennan sang and played from an early age in their father’s bar, Leo’s Tavern. Soon they were accompanied by their uncles, Padraig and Noel Duggan, winning a talent contest in Letterkenny in 1970. Their first album, ‘Clannad’ was released in 1973. They were celebrated at home, and found an appreciative folk audience in Germany. The 1982 album , ‘Fuaim’, featured sister Enya.
Curfá Téir abhaile riú Téir abhaile riú Téir abhaile riú, a Mhéaraí Téir abhaile riú 's fan sa bhaile Mar tá do mhargadh déanta.
Is cuma cé dhein é nó nár dhein Is cuma cé dhein é, a Mhéaraí Is cuma cé dhein é nó nár dhein mar Tá do mhargadh déanta.
Curfá
Pós an piobaire Pós an piobaire Pós an piobaire, a Mhéaraí Pós an piobaire i dtús na hoíche Is beidh sé agat ar maidin.
Tá do mhargadh Níl mo mhargadh Tá do mhargadh déanta Níl mo mhargadh Tá do mhargadh Nil mo mhardadh déanta
Níl mo mhargadh Tá do mhargadh Níl mo mhargadh déanta Tá do mhargadh Níl mo mhargadh Tá do mhargadh déanta
Chorus: Go home with them Go home with them Go home with them, Mary Go home with them and stay at home Because your match is made.
It doesn't matter who did it or who didn't It doesn't matter who did it, Mary It doesn't matter who did it or who didn't Because your match is made.
Chorus
Marry the piper Marry the piper Marry the piper, Mary Marry the piper early at night And you'll have him in the morning.
Your match is, My match isn't, Your match is made. My match isn't, Your match is, My match isn't made.
My match isn't, Your match is, My match isn't made. Your match is, My match isn't, Your match is made.
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