- Cunnla
Cunnla is a deep-rooted Irish folksong, it was initially written in theGaelic language.History
Cunnla was believed to be written sometime in the 14th century and was introduced as a type of lullaby or baby tickling song. The writer of the song is unknown and is normally sung in
Sean-nós . This is a unique style of unaccompanied singing in the Irish language. The song has been sung by many artist throughout the years but one of the most notable was sang byJoe Heaney on the albumThe Road from Connemara released onOctober, 31st, 2000 . [)http://irishkc.com/index.php/sean-nos-milwaukee-festival.htm "sean-nos ". Retrieved on2008-08-14 .]English Versions
There are various English versions translated from the old Gaelic language here are the two most acceptable and sang versions.
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Version #1O Who Is That Out There Knocking the Ditches DownO Who Is That Out There Knocking the Ditches DownO Who Is That Out There Knocking the Ditches DownNobody, Only Cunnla [http://www.houseoflyrics.com/lyrics/unknown/cunnla.html [ "cunnla"] . Retrieved onCunnla Dear, Don't Come Any Nearer MeCunnla Dear, Don't Come Any Nearer MeCunnla Dear, Don't Come Any Nearer MeMaybe I Shouldn't, Says Cunnla
Who Is That Down There Tapping the WindowpaneNobody, Only Cunnla
Who Is That Down There Raking the Fire For Me Nobody, Only Cunnla
Who Is That Down There Tickling the Toes Off MeNobody, Only Cunnla
Who Is That Down There Pulling the Blanket OffNobody, Only Cunnla.
2008-08-14 .]"'Version #2"Cúnnla dear don't come any nearer to me! Surely I will!" says Cúnnla.Who is that down there knocking down the (stone) walls?Me, myself" says Cúnnla.Who is that down there knocking the window?Me, myself" says Cúnnla.Who is that down there fanning the fire for me?Me, myself" says Cúnnla.Who is that down there putting water into the kettle for me?Me, myself" says Cúnnla.Who is that down there pulling the blanket off me?"Me, myself" says Cúnnla.Who is that down there tiddling the soles of my feet?Me, myself" says Cúnnla.Who is that down there knocking the (stone) walls?"Me, myself" says Cúnnla. [http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm [ "cunnla"] . "The Guardian ". Retrieved on2008-08-14 .]Gaelic Version
Cé hé siúd thíos 'tá ag leagadh na gclaíochaí?Mise mé féin" a deir Cúnnla.Curfá A Chúnnla a chroí ná tar níos goire dhom!Go deimhin muise tiocfaidh! a deir Cúnnla.Cé hé siúd thíos 'tá ag buaileadh na fuinneoige?Mise mé féin" a deir Cúnnla.Cé hé siúd thíos 'tá ag fadú na tine dhom?Mise mé féin" a deir Cúnnla.Cé hé siúd thíos 'tá a' cur uisce sa gciteal dhom?Mise mé féin" a deir Cúnnla.Cé hé siúd thíos 'tá ag tarraingt na pluide dhíom?Mise mé féin" a deir Cúnnla.Cé hé siúd thíos 'tá ag tochas mo bhonnachaí?Mise mé féin" a deir Cúnnla. [http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm [ "cunnla"] . Retrieved on2008-08-14 .]See Also
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Lullaby
*Celtic Music
*Ireland
*Gaelic
*Music of Ireland
*Folk music of Ireland
*Sean-nós References
* http://www.csufresno.edu/folklore/Olson/IRTITLE3.HTM
* http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm
* http://www.houseoflyrics.com/lyrics/unknown/cunnla.html
* http://irishkc.com/index.php/sean-nos-milwaukee-festival.htm
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