Bold Doherty - LYRICS - Dervish

'Don't be bold' in Ireland means 'don't be naughty / a back-talking, misbehaving, cocky idiot.' So calling him Bold Doherty isn't really a compliment :)
naggin (or nagan, or nagin, or however you spell it) is Irish slang for a small bottle of alcoholic spirits, usually 200ml.
2:06 it may be '... about it in Cant'.
Shelta (or Cant) is the language spoken by Irish Travellers (the two tinkers). It is widely known as the Cant, to its native speakers in Ireland as De Gammon, and to the linguistic community as Shelta.
The term tinker traditionally refers to a group of people who travelled the countryside supplying, making and repairing goods made of tin. Tinkers tended to pursue an itinerant lifestyle, not remaining in any one place for too long, but moving from place to place to undertake work.
Performed by Dervish
Album: Midsummer's Night (1999)

[@trachtaire]

One of the things I love about these songs is how localised they are. Nora McGlynn gets a shout-out, as if we all know who she is.

[@bunnislurp205]

I fell into a traditional Gaelic music rabbit hole this past week, and I don't regret it at all. I'm American, but my great grandmother on my mom's side was Welsh and my grandmother on the same side's last name was McConnell, so this gives me a very strange sense of nostalgia almost. Makes me really want to learn Irish or Scottish Gaelic, and hearken back to the part of my heritage I know close to nothing about. Not to mention the musicians are incredibly talented in every piece! Thanks so much for this amazing music!

[@TheIfifi]

That beard tho... Noice...

[@johndanielharold3633]

In Ireland, bold for children means misbehaving. For adults it means daring.

[@karadavidson7807]

I have a bard in a pathfinder game and she sings in a language that I've connected to Irish and the likes so all of your uploads are so incredibly wonderful and helpful, keep up the good work

[@mjtechnoviking44]

Interesting how the tune, style, and musicality of this and ballada o czarnej śmierci are exactly the same. This one beats it by about ten years though

[@rosaedakoval9846]

I love how you give the background and meaning behind the words and the song itself. It gives me a deeper appreciation for the music. Your awesome!

[@justinspencer983]

I love in all Languages and songs there’s always pieces that never translate because there so cultural ingrained to have meaning.

[@unamed2516]

This song is so catchy 👍🏾👏🏾 and I only listened to it once! Can’t get that singer and lyrics out of my head 😆

[@UwUkavai]

Thanx a lot!

[@ozonewagle]

Listening from Nepal. Very beautiful song.

[@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin]

"man, this is a cool song, I wonder what language it's in"

[@marriam9878]

This is lovely... I always love your page for showing all those great tracks 💕 moving to Ireland soon and this gave me chills and strength the years I worked for it 🇮🇪 thank you!

[@alienindisguise5546]

This uses so much slang that i had to Search up i love it

[@terrysaunders6479]

First time listening to Dervish. It will not be the last!

[@kiradoherty.0718]

I love this song

[@carmenskancke3727]

You do amazing work! Keep it coming!

[@Smudgell]

Proud to be a Doherty

[@carly8899]

I'm a Docherty & Scottish, beautiful.

[@larryleadford3987]

Cool!!