Independent Shetlands-coat of arms/flag /anthem."Unst Boat Song",sung as an anthem of Shetlands. скачать в хорошем качестве

Independent Shetlands-coat of arms/flag /anthem."Unst Boat Song",sung as an anthem of Shetlands.

Unst Boat Song is the oldest song the Shetland Islands.It is sung as national anthem of Independent Shetlands in an ancient language called Norn, brought over from Scandinavia by Norse people to the Shetlands. The Norn language has been extinct since the mid-1800s, bar a few fragments in modern day dialect, however this beautiful song remains.The song tells a story of sailors battling harsh weather out at sea. It is described as a prayer to God for protection. Lyrics: Unst Boat Song Starka virna vestilie Obadeea, obadeea Starka, virna, vestilie Obadeea, monye. Stala, stoita, stonga raer O, whit says du da bunshka baer? O, whit says du da bunshka baer? Litra mae vee drengie. Saina, papa wara Obadeea, obadeea Saina, papa wara Obadeea, monye. Starka virna vestilie Obadeea, obadeea Starka, virna, vestilie Obadeea, monye. English translation: Unst Boat Song Strong west wind Trouble our men, trouble our men Strong west wind Trouble our men - let it be calm Put in order and support the mast and yards Oh, what do you say - will the boat carry her sail? Oh, what do you say - will the boat carry her sail? I'm pleased with that, boys Bless us, our father (We are our father's sons) Trouble our men Bless us, our father Trouble our men - let it be calm