This song tells the tale of two Scottish soldiers, imprisoned together in England for fighting for freedom. One is to be set free, to return to his homeland and his family, and the other is to be executed. The one soon to die sings to the other of the land and the true love he shall never see again, promising that his spirit will make it home before the other. Here’s to all those who gave up their land, love, and life so we could be free.
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3 replies on “In Honor of Those Who Died Fighting for Freedom”
Sad and beautiful.
I never knew the back story of that well-known song. And now I will let a few tears fall every time I hear it. Thank you, Nolan.
I can’t say for sure if it is based on a true story, or even if I have the correct meaning of the song, but this is the way I heard it.