thplinth Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I hope Longshanks is voting for GSTQ like buggery, then the TAMB circle of life will be complete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'll never sing FoS again. Was in the Stade de France on Saturday night and sat down and completely ignored it when it was played. I can't wait for Twickenham and can't wait for the howls of (deserved) laughter from the English. I'll go for a pish, rather than listen to some No voting Qhunt belt out 'to be a nation again'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I didn't get the email. I opted out because of all the marketing that was getting sent. Means I get nothing. No ticket alerts. Hee-haw. Added value? Nane. In summary, the good, honest, hard working people of Scotland should be represented by this contemporary piece of Scottish music. Rather than the shite that gets played right now. Capiche? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 In summary, the good, honest, hard working people of Scotland should be represented by this contemporary piece of Scottish music. Rather than the shite that gets played right now. Capiche? Capisco. Grazie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 FOS is still my preference. Have faith, we WILL rise again. Just not in 2014! Give it ten years and we will be independant, five if the UK vote to leave the EU, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) To echo a couple of previous posters. Have those that want Scotland the Brave actually ever read the lyrics to the song ?It's the epitome of cringeworthy, shortbread tin bollocks. The exact kind of thing the anti-Scots love to portray us as indulging all the time. Have a read if you don't believe me."Hark! When the night is fallingHear, Hear! the pipes are calling,Loudly and proudly calling, down through the glen.There where the hills are sleeping,Now feel the blood a-leaping,High as the spirits of the old Highland men.(Chorus)(Towering in gallant fame,Scotland my mountain hame,High may your proud standards gloriously wave,Land of my high endeavour,Land of the shining river,Land of my heart for ever, Scotland the brave.)High in the misty Highlands,Out by the purple islands,Brave are the hearts that beat beneath Scottish skies.Wild are the winds to meet you,Staunch are the friends that greet you,Kind as the love that shines from fair maidens' eyes.(Chorus)Far off in sunlit places,Sad are the Scottish faces,Yearning to feel the kiss of sweet Scottish rain.Where tropic skies are beaming,Love sets the heart a-dreaming,Longing and dreaming for the homeland again.(Chorus)" Absolutely awful ! Some deid guy called Cliff Hanley is to blame for this twee, "och, what are we like !", garbage according to Wikipedia. Flower of Scotland all the way for me.Scots Wha Hae would still be amazing to hear belted out by the TA en masse, it's an incredibly uplifting song. Edited February 9, 2015 by ErsatzThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 scots wa-hey may be a goodshout, rabbie burns classic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) To echo a couple of previous posters. Have those that want Scotland the Brave actually ever read the lyrics to the song ? It's the epitome of cringeworthy, shortbread tin bollocks. The exact kind of thing the anti-Scots love to portray us as indulging all the time.Flower of Scotland all the way for me. Scots Wha Hae would still be amazing to hear belted out by the TA en masse, it's an incredibly uplifting song. I like Scots Wha Hae as well. Scotland the Brave is twee I also don't know that its very singable for most people - too high. Caledonia I love but is not really National anthem material, its a song about coming home. Surprised no-one's mentioned 'Freedom Come all ye' yet tho' probably too left wing for some. Edited February 9, 2015 by Hertsscot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Iron Sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnpauls Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Auld Lang Syne. The entire world knows the tune at least, which would make us one of those rare countries whose melody for their anthem is recognised everywhere. Lyrics are genuinely meaningful, and connected to our much loved national poet, who is himself admired worldwide. We even have a cool " move" we could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 FOS all the way for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcountry jock Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 FOS for me not everyone fav I know but even after the vote IMO even more appropriate now than it ever has been..... What the alternative walk 500 miles you take the high road etc etc lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 What the alternative walk 500 miles you take the high road etc etc lol AC/DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanhibee Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I think we should have a complete new national anthem. We could have a reality show call anthem factor, where a public vote then decides what's best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil L Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It has to be SCOTS WHA HAE for me - no hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Parcel of rogues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Seal Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Freedom Come all ye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Can we all vote for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassrubber Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Quality words and fast pace to Scotland The Brave if everyone knew the words . Failing that Russ Abbotts "Oh what an atmosphere I love a party with a happy atmosphere" or Erasure "Respect" please. It will keep the big feather wearers from falling asleep after singing FOS . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Pepper Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Does Highland Cathedral even have words? There are various sets of lyrics, I prefer the ones below, though probably just chorus, verse chorus and not the whole lot. Highland Cathedral Words by Ben Kelly Land of our fathers, we will always be Faithful and loyal to our own country. In times of danger, we will set you free, Lead you to glory and to victory. Hail, Caledonia, to our ancient prayer. In this Highland Cathedral, let our standards bear. Joining, together, with one dream to share. God bless the people of this land so fair. Chorus Gone is the past, let us start anew. Let this hope of peace, always remain. Spirit of Scotia, be strong and true. Then your children will smile again, again, again, again. Rise, Caledonia, let your voices ring In this Highland Cathedral of our God and King. Whom joy and liberty to all will bring. Come; let your heart with love and courage sing. Chorus Lonely the exile, o'er distant seas, The home of their birth, gone from their eyes. Bring back their souls o'er the ocean breeze To the land where their fathers lie. Repeat last verse http://www.electricscotland.com/history/scotsman/anthem.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 If you've voted for anything other than AC/DC, please never darken the steps of Hampden ever again. Ta I would love to hear the Tartan Army belting out "THUNDER!" just prior to a match. That would get the heart rate up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Right said Fred Bernard Cribbins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It looks like you don't need to be in the SSC to vote just need the link to the survey. It has been posted on some unionist sites on Facebook and is doing the rounds there. They are trying to hijack it to vote against FOS as it is a nationalist song etc etc SNP want it as official anthem etc etc. Suspect there will be many votes for GSTQ in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPROAR Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 It looks like you don't need to be in the SSC to vote just need the link to the survey. It has been posted on some unionist sites on Facebook and is doing the rounds there. They are trying to hijack it to vote against FOS as it is a nationalist song etc etc SNP want it as official anthem etc etc. Suspect there will be many votes for GSTQ in this case. yip.... FoS is a rebel song. "We can still rise now and be a nation again...." detested in the extreme by unionists. Until we are a nation we should continue to sing a song which shows our aspiration. this smacks of a unionist wheeze - they'd much prefer some twee p!sh about purple heather and mountains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Caledonia is a great song so I would choose that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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