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I could tell the meaning of a word like serene
I got some 'O' Grades when I was sixteen
I can tell the difference between margarine and butter
I can say "Saskatchewan" without starting to stutter
But I can't understand why we let someone else rule our land
We're Cap in Hand
I could get a broken jaw from being in a fight
I know its evening when day turns to night
I can understand why Stranraer lie so lowly
They could save a lot of points by signing Hibs Goalie
But I can't understand why we let someone else rule our land
We're Cap in Hand
We fight, when they ask us
We boast, then we cower
We beg
For a piece of
What's already ours
Once I thought I could make God a bribe
So I said I was in his lost tribe
Getting handouts can be so frustrating
"Get in line son, there's five million waiting"
I can't understand why you let someone else rule your land
You're Cap In Hand.
I got some 'O' Grades when I was sixteen
I can tell the difference between margarine and butter
I can say "Saskatchewan" without starting to stutter
But I can't understand why we let someone else rule our land
We're Cap in Hand
I could get a broken jaw from being in a fight
I know its evening when day turns to night
I can understand why Stranraer lie so lowly
They could save a lot of points by signing Hibs Goalie
But I can't understand why we let someone else rule our land
We're Cap in Hand
We fight, when they ask us
We boast, then we cower
We beg
For a piece of
What's already ours
Once I thought I could make God a bribe
So I said I was in his lost tribe
Getting handouts can be so frustrating
"Get in line son, there's five million waiting"
I can't understand why you let someone else rule your land
You're Cap In Hand.
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yes this song is brilliant pretty much just says fuck the englsh and get off our land i am scottish and i feel that way
no it doesnt,this song was actually written in direct response to hibernian selling andy goram "the goalie" to glasgow rangers
It certainly wasn't about Hibs selling Andy Goram to Rangers. Cap in Hand was on the Sunshine on Leith album which was out in 1988. The Goalie didn't sign for Rangers until 1991.
@enemaofthestat3 not being funny or racist, but before you come with all your sh*t, take a look back in history, who came cap in hand to who begging to be saved, i rest my case
Got to love a song thats telling people to get off your butt and stick up for your "country" in this case being Scottland.
@lordfinx not being funny or racist, but before you come with all your sh*t, take a look back in history, who came cap in hand to who begging to be saved, i rest my case
FRREEEEDOOOMMMMMM!!!!
You must read this in a Scottish brogue. Out loud. To not do so would be a crime! :)
@Castle742 not being funny or racist, but before you come with all your sh*t, take a look back in history, who came cap in hand to who begging to be saved, i rest my case
My favorite proclaimers song.
SCOTLAND!!
(I'm American but I'm obsessed with Scotland. I would so much rather visit Glasgow or Edinburgh than England!)
YES! Scotland is brilliant! Edinburgh is very tourist-y, which you might want, I don't know. But if you ever visit Scotland, come to Glasgow. That's where you'll find the true meaning of Scotland. Stirling is also great, and cleaner. Then take a trip up to Loch Lomond. It's close to Glasgow (about 20 minutes by car) and very beautiful. One thing's for sure, if you visit Scotland, you won't find nicer people anywhere. Just be careful in Glasgow at night. Just some friendly advice if you ever decide to visit.
@NineMuses and i have to say as an Englishman i agree, id much rather you visited scotland too, dumb yank
not being funny or racist, but before you come with all your sh*t, take a look back in history, who came cap in hand to who to be saved, i rest my case
We are all CAP IN HAND when it comes to living in our own countries.
This song is AMAZING! Scots didn't really fight for their country. They just let England walk in and take over. If I was Scottish, I'd be really upset.
Getting handouts can be so frustrating "Get in line son, there's five million waiting"
(my FAVOURITE lines from this song)
OK. I agree the song is amazing. However I strongly disagree that we just the the English walk in and take over". There were many battles fought, won, and lost before the English conquered. And that was even before the rebellions. Furthermore, most of this took place in the 14th century. Most Scottish people have gotten over it by now. This song isn't about the English conquering us, it's about Scottish Independence, which is a long debated topic. I'm not going to go into the details of that here, but i's easily researched. Scots are strong and resilient to his day, and very patriotic. Always have been. There is no way Scots past or present, would go down without a fight.
@ZooaRoo not being funny or racist, but before you come with all your sh*t, take a look back in history, who came cap in hand to who to be saved, i rest my case