The Maid on the Shore - LYRICS - Solas

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  • Опубліковано 25 жов 2018
  • As the song comes to us, it is the bouncing ballad of a girl too smart for a lecherous sea captain. But a scrap of the ballad hints at something sinister behind the gay recital. For there, the fair maid is either a selkie or a mermaid.
    Performed by Solas
    Album: Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers (1997)
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  • @liuxiaokun4012
    @liuxiaokun4012 4 роки тому +319

    Maid: I'm gonna do what's called a pro-gamer move.

  • @ohshit5512
    @ohshit5512 4 роки тому +372

    I swear to God, this channel added years to my lifespan.

  • @MossyLittleCrow
    @MossyLittleCrow 5 років тому +770

    The captain: "I shall die, I shall die if I can't have that maid on the shore, shore, shore"
    Me: Then perish.

    • @lspthrattan
      @lspthrattan 4 роки тому +24

      The girl: oh okay, but first take a little nap, there's a good fella...hehehe...I'll teach you to try and take what's not yours...!

    • @marla_singing
      @marla_singing 3 роки тому +6

      If he dies, he dies...

    • @naiharaforlese6341
      @naiharaforlese6341 3 роки тому +2

      JAJAJA yes.

    • @Maycie_lass
      @Maycie_lass 2 роки тому +2

      The maid= wlw

    • @berrytheelf6568
      @berrytheelf6568 2 роки тому

      @@marla_singing she*** the captain is a woman /nm

  • @thepip3599
    @thepip3599 4 роки тому +192

    All the stories of selkies that I know involve a human kidnapping them, so I imagine this was the same. I interpret the “after many persuasions” as being code for this, and it makes the story be about a poor seal girl who got kidnapped and managed to escape from her captors with all their money. It makes it way happier.

    • @thepip3599
      @thepip3599 4 роки тому +27

      Oh. I just realized that that interpretation of it makes the line “he invited her down to his cabin below” have some rapey tones to it. Yikes.
      Well, that makes her eventual victory even more heroic.

    • @thepip3599
      @thepip3599 3 роки тому +6

      @@h_towns
      I imagined that they kidnapped her but left her coat behind on the shore.

    • @thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320
      @thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320 Рік тому +4

      @@thepip3599 Yes, he will die if he can't "have" that maid on the shore. Does her consent matter? Apparently not. He offers to pay his sailors to "persuade" her, and does NOT offer to share his wealth with her. This pirate mermaid or selkie has the last laugh, however. (One hopes they learn to invite rather than kidnap next time. )

  • @FlatlandMando
    @FlatlandMando 5 років тому +121

    Heard many versions now, this is the best. The total music sounds " woven". No flaws, a fine tapestry

    • @novepipps
      @novepipps 3 роки тому

      What are the other versions??

    • @TheRealSkeletor
      @TheRealSkeletor 2 роки тому +2

      @@novepipps Stan Rogers and Figgy Duff both have fantastic renditions of this song.

  • @AWalkingHat
    @AWalkingHat 3 роки тому +24

    When I first discovered this song in my teenage years, I wept because such beautiful music existed. Karan Casey's voice is a unique gift to humanity.
    It was one of those moments when something so fine about the world moves you deeply yet feels so out of reach.

  • @youichiminagawa2554
    @youichiminagawa2554 4 роки тому +60

    Finally, this song is getting the recognition it deserves. Been listening to this beauty since 2008 when I discovered it in the Putumayo album, Celtic Tides. To date, it's still one of the best Putumayo tracks I've listened to and I've listened to hundreds!

    • @sb-cz7fk
      @sb-cz7fk 2 роки тому +4

      Same that CD was my childhood!

  • @captaincrunchiii158
    @captaincrunchiii158 4 роки тому +72

    I’m in despair-o

  • @joshbates9015
    @joshbates9015 Рік тому +6

    This is one maid who is immune to The Implication.

  • @rickdavids8128
    @rickdavids8128 2 роки тому +6

    If anyone is like me and can't place where else they heard the melody at the start, it was sampled by Timbaland for "All y'all" and then by Childish Gambino for "All Y'all".

  • @garynaccarato4606
    @garynaccarato4606 10 місяців тому +3

    The plot twist is the seemingly innocent maid on the shore techically turned out being a pirate.

  • @iSelkiei
    @iSelkiei 5 років тому +137

    The ultimate power move

  • @MossyLittleCrow
    @MossyLittleCrow 5 років тому +30

    I could recognize Karan's voice anywhere. This is absolutely beautiful.

  • @alienindisguise5546
    @alienindisguise5546 4 роки тому +65

    Live like the fair maid on the shore. Forget men, GET PAID!!!

  • @maggies.224
    @maggies.224 3 роки тому +11

    This is the kind of music Corpse Husband listens to when he needs cheering up 🤣😌
    I like it

  • @rukeyser
    @rukeyser Рік тому +2

    The SOLAS channel lists this as The Made on the Shore....
    Thanks for a shareable posting ❤

  • @helenawayne6042
    @helenawayne6042 5 років тому +118

    911? I'd like to report a robbery

    • @onelonelyfrenchfry5680
      @onelonelyfrenchfry5680 3 роки тому +8

      Of my heart

    • @kaamn1829
      @kaamn1829 3 роки тому +3

      Don't forget to tell them about the sick burns too!

    • @Maycie_lass
      @Maycie_lass 2 роки тому

      Dont forget her fair hair, and her beauty, and that booty

  • @booboodfool9101
    @booboodfool9101 5 років тому +31

    18th century Joan the Scammer

  • @FlatlandMando
    @FlatlandMando 5 років тому +22

    Did not hear this song before. A beautiful legend- song done this way.

  • @talosheeg
    @talosheeg 4 роки тому +14

    I remember singing this song all the time!!!

  • @thomasmcculey7942
    @thomasmcculey7942 2 роки тому +4

    I would love to see a Solas reunion of Seamus, Winn, Mick, John, Eamonn, and Karen. Best Celtic band since the Bothy Band, or Planxty.

  • @annedunne4526
    @annedunne4526 3 роки тому +15

    I believe the singer is our own Karen Casey, singing with Solas.

  • @scarboroughvegan
    @scarboroughvegan 3 роки тому +4

    I frist heard this song Newfie style, due to my Newfie Heritage. But that's not odd as alot of Newfies have Irish/Scottish heritage.

  • @sessena7919
    @sessena7919 3 роки тому +9

    Good for her

  • @emmabelle8181
    @emmabelle8181 3 роки тому +11

    Omg that’s so sad-o
    Alexa play Despacito

  • @theondebray
    @theondebray 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful, both Solas, and Karan Casey with a voice in her prime.

  • @hobertlee7598
    @hobertlee7598 3 роки тому +3

    Very Very Beautiful Music

  • @Nourahmedhs
    @Nourahmedhs 3 роки тому +4

    This makes me think of kya from where the crawdads sing 🥺💖

  • @Spineless-Lobster
    @Spineless-Lobster 5 років тому +21

    I love the tune! Great song!

  • @jasminesea4112
    @jasminesea4112 5 років тому +11

    Amazing😊

  • @anabosnjak5296
    @anabosnjak5296 5 років тому +12

    What a catchy and beautiful song :-)

  • @Sora-ce1zx
    @Sora-ce1zx 5 років тому +6

    Good song

  • @soufienkhalfaoui7593
    @soufienkhalfaoui7593 Місяць тому +2

    I ain't gon' lie... I discovered this song through the Timbaland and Magoo "All y'all" sample. It was 2001 I guess.

  • @janainac8110
    @janainac8110 5 років тому +13

    So good :)

  • @ozonewagle
    @ozonewagle Рік тому

    Listening from Nepal.

  • @lucie81209
    @lucie81209 5 років тому +6

    Sublime 💚💚💚

  • @timothyomalley5930
    @timothyomalley5930 3 роки тому +8

    This could be the theme song of Irish Pirate Queen Grainne Mhaol (Grace O’Malley)

  • @ZeldaTheSwordsman
    @ZeldaTheSwordsman Рік тому

    Nothing will ever replace The Black Rose's rendition for me... But this is damn good.

  • @justincabral2403
    @justincabral2403 2 роки тому +1

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED FOR ST PATTYS DAY!!!!!!!!

  • @lightkosmos1669
    @lightkosmos1669 2 роки тому

    Nice voice

  • @sullysunflower204
    @sullysunflower204 4 роки тому

  • @michaela2706
    @michaela2706 Рік тому

    "This is the one and all"

  • @wintersking4290
    @wintersking4290 5 років тому +23

    "Fine fare o" huh... She took their food too?

    • @dustyrose192
      @dustyrose192 4 роки тому +12

      I assumed clothes and plates

    • @alienindisguise5546
      @alienindisguise5546 4 роки тому +3

      Oh Mi Gosh She Did

    • @MobyDicksWife
      @MobyDicksWife 4 роки тому +8

      I alway thought it was "wares", all their trading goods.

    • @wintersking4290
      @wintersking4290 2 роки тому +3

      @@dustyrose192 probably, but there's something about the image of her rowing away with the Captain's lunch that just makes me laugh.

  • @flumefen
    @flumefen Рік тому +2

    good for her.

  • @titpton8
    @titpton8 3 роки тому +3

    So this is the sample from timberlands all y'all,,,

  • @frogprincess23
    @frogprincess23 Рік тому +1

    What a girl boss 🥰🥰🥰

  • @20062bMinnieSmooth
    @20062bMinnieSmooth 5 років тому +27

    You know Timbaland sent you here

  • @djblur
    @djblur 2 роки тому +1

    Timbo the king

  • @wintersking4290
    @wintersking4290 4 роки тому +8

    Her taking all the food reminds me of certain book character...

  • @mjw12345
    @mjw12345 4 роки тому +5

    Pretty hilarious. I think this is English or Scottish as Irish girls unlikely to be so nefarious! Joking, of course!

  • @craigdavis4265
    @craigdavis4265 5 років тому +9

    Timbaland&Magoo-All y'all!!!

  • @gay-neen6148
    @gay-neen6148 3 роки тому +6

    Timberland is a genius

    • @JSun3000
      @JSun3000 9 місяців тому +1

      *Timbaland

  • @karllosikarlstadt5214
    @karllosikarlstadt5214 3 роки тому +5

    So... its basically marriage?

    • @Hutchdh
      @Hutchdh 2 роки тому +4

      Underrated comment

  • @user-rm7zf4bw2b
    @user-rm7zf4bw2b 4 роки тому +2

    So, they had met before?

  • @DreamStalker2
    @DreamStalker2 5 років тому +14

    The captain was looking to **** the maid who knows lol

  • @TheLicheQueen
    @TheLicheQueen 4 роки тому +23

    I think the Maiden was fae creature.

    • @alienindisguise5546
      @alienindisguise5546 4 роки тому +4

      this either the ace or lesbian theme song

    • @a-c6586
      @a-c6586 4 роки тому +2

      merrow, i think

    • @TheLicheQueen
      @TheLicheQueen 4 роки тому +1

      @@a-c6586 What is a merrow?

    • @a-c6586
      @a-c6586 4 роки тому +13

      @@TheLicheQueen irish mermaid. in some myths they can leave the water in human form with a magical red cap. they're pretty cool, there are a lot of stories on them on sites that archive old myths if you wanna read.

    • @TheLicheQueen
      @TheLicheQueen 4 роки тому +1

      @@a-c6586 Awesome thanks

  • @ravenveins5895
    @ravenveins5895 4 роки тому +7

    What's the genre of this music?

    • @user-rm7zf4bw2b
      @user-rm7zf4bw2b 4 роки тому +6

      Folk music.

    • @splehcar
      @splehcar 4 роки тому +9

      Scottish folk music.

    • @washerdryer3466
      @washerdryer3466 2 роки тому +1

      @@splehcar Solas are Irish. How is it Scottish?

    • @splehcar
      @splehcar 2 роки тому

      @@washerdryer3466 Didn't realize band is Irish. First heard/saw this song video via a music mix list my sister showed me; she's heavy into Scots folk music and this song was on it. So, guess I assumed.
      Mm... I just asked her if she realized it was Irish and she says:
      Na, I knew it were Irish. It's a damn nice song and a great band so I included it.
      There ya go. Just listened again. Me sister's right.

  • @juanbautistagonzalezalvare4366
    @juanbautistagonzalezalvare4366 5 років тому +7

    I saw a british movie at tv with the same story but the end wasn't so sad(or funny),the protagonist was a old rich man(a paintings coleccionist).

  • @elliotx9154
    @elliotx9154 3 роки тому +1

    Instagram dms be like:

  • @soufimostafavikashani8557
    @soufimostafavikashani8557 6 місяців тому

    Was she a siren?

  • @jollybingo9079
    @jollybingo9079 2 роки тому

    why was she a robber? why did she needed to be bad 🥺🥺🥺

  • @zakariah_altibi
    @zakariah_altibi 15 днів тому

    That's doesn't add up
    What will she do with the money and the jewelry on a lonely shore
    The song ending has obviously been altered
    Maybe she just throw the fake treasure of the board, and stayed as the reall treasure worthy of keeping
    يا مارية، يا مسوسحة القبطان والبحرية

  • @donatiuspynethz1296
    @donatiuspynethz1296 4 роки тому +2

    Why singing in English the most disgusting language of all

    • @donatiuspynethz1296
      @donatiuspynethz1296 4 роки тому +2

      @Emily Barclay english is disgusting

    • @donatiuspynethz1296
      @donatiuspynethz1296 4 роки тому +4

      I am just communicating that I don't like it compared to the Celtic languages

    • @donatiuspynethz1296
      @donatiuspynethz1296 4 роки тому

      @Emily Barclay yes that's exactly what I wanted to say. This language is filthy.

    • @donatiuspynethz1296
      @donatiuspynethz1296 4 роки тому +2

      Because it has lost its complexity (like it had in old English) And it's speakers contributed to the extinction of other languages.

    • @reinforcementpandas5502
      @reinforcementpandas5502 4 роки тому +9

      I wanna be upset, but the more I think about.... The more I realize that out of all languages it is kinda the worst. I don't know if I feel as strongly as you do, but if I had the choice I definitely wouldn't chose English over Irish or Swahili or... anything else