Schiehallion

from Hallival by Iona Lane

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lyrics

How do you measure the weight of the earth
The sun the moon and all our neighbours
Just an only lonely mountain
And tricks of scientific labour

Caught by surprise
Mythical animals run and ride

How do you measure the weight of the earth
The fairy hill of Caledonia
Summer days spent taking measurements
Music made from mathematics

Deep in the pines
Mythical animals meet cautious minds
With the stars in their place
Beneath Schiehallion knows it’s weight

How do you measure the worth of man
They’re built of flesh and bones and water
Desire for knowledge sets them aside
Despite a tendency to falter

Inside the hill
Mythical animals inspire human will
Contour lines
Bind Schiehallion in my mind

Now that we’ve measured the weight of the earth
The sun the moon and all our neighbours
What’s left to do but to celebrate
Knowing what we know from nature

Long into the night
A local fiddler's tune ignites
Alone in the sky
We toast Schiehallion goodbye
We toast Schiehallion goodbye

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from Hallival, track released February 11, 2022
Iona Lane - vocals
Mia Scott - violin
Jay Taylor - guitar
Sol Edwards - synth, vocals
Rachel Newton - harp
Lauren MacColl - violin

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Iona Lane Scotland, UK

‘Hallival’ is the long awaited debut album from Glasgow-based folk singer and songwriter Iona Lane. Having found herself fascinated by folklore & stories from across the UK ‘Hallival’ is inspired by natural landscapes, scientific discoveries, equality, human relationships & the supernatural, all tied together by a strong sense of place and a love for being in wild places. ... more

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