Woodstock (Joni Mitchell)

this song is called Mad.
it came to me years ago with a vision of a distraught character walking down a country road headed for the city, a rifle on his shoulder. 


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Were you at the Rock?
or 
An Raibh tú ar an gCarraig?

This gem of a song is a precious part of the gaelic heritage. It comes to us from the Penal Days of the 18th century when Irish catholics were not allowed to practice their religion.

This song has a hidden meaning in its lyrics.
when asked if one was at the rock, and had seen his beloved beautiful woman, then the faithful would feel safe to go to the rock and pray to their God.
If the Answer was no, then it meant that it wasn't safe to attend the secret mass. 


An raibh tú ar an gCarraig, nó an bhfacaís féin mo ghrá?
Nó an bhfaca tú an ghile agus finne agus scéimh na mná?
Nó an bhfaca tú an t-úll ba chumhra is ba mhilse bláth?
Nó an bhfaca tú mo Vailintín, nó an bhfuil sí dá cloí mar ’táim?

Have you been at THE ROCK , or have you seen my Beloved?
Or have you seen the brightness and the clearness and the beauty beyond all women?
Or have you seen the (round white) apple, that was the most fragrant and sweetest of tasting?
Or have you seen my Valentine, or is she as downtrodden as I?


Do bhíos-sa ar an gCarraig, is do chonac féin do ghrá!
Do chonac féin an ghile agus finne agus scéimh na mná.
Do chonac féin an t-úll ba chumhra is ba mhilse bláth.
Is do chonac féin do Vailintín, agus níl sí dá cloí mar ’táir.

Yes, I was at THE ROCK, and indeed have I seen thy Beloved!
Yes, I saw the brightness and the fairness and the beauty beyond all women.
Yes, I have seen the (round white) apple, most fragrant and sweetest of tasting.
And I have seen thy Valentine, and she is not as downtrodden as thou. 

Were You at the Rock (An Raibh Tu Ag An gCarraig) - Eli Gaphary

After binge watching Stranger Things something had to be done.
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Were You at the Rock (An Raibh Tu Ag An gCarraig) - Eli Gaphary

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