75 - There is Nothing in This Life But Mist

This song I just heard on Monday.

It comes from the animated film, Secret of Kells, or it's original title, Brendan et le secret de Kells

I've had this movie for a few years now, and never took the time to watch it until now.  And it just really moved me.  The animation is beautiful.  It took a while to get what they were doing with some of it, with the Celtic designs and all.

It's a heavy tale of a boy becoming a man, and the dangers of the world, or being secluded from the world.  At one point in the story the titular Brendan is locked up.  His wild forest friend, Aisling, comes to his aid.  She sings this hauntingly beautiful song simply titled

Song 75
        "Aisling Song" from the Brendan Et Le Secret De Kells soundtrack

 The lyrics are a blend of Gaelic and English.  Pangur Ban is a cat that she enlists to help.

You must go where I cannot,
Pangur Ban Pangur Ban,
Nil sa saol seo ach ceo,
Is ni bheimid beo,
ach seal beag gearr.
Pangur Ban Pangur Ban,
Nil sa saol seo ach ceo,
Is ni bheimid beo,
ach seal beag gearr.

Literal Translation:(from Secret of Kells Wiki)

You must go where I cannot,
Pangur Ban Pangur Ban,
There is nothing in this life but mist,
And we are not alive,
but for a little short spell.
Pangur Ban Pangur Ban,
There is nothing in this life but mist,
And we are not alive,
but for a little short spell.

The scene is actually a little disturbing to me.  There has always been a disease when something is changed into something else, especially when they aren't expecting it.  The cat, is transformed into a misty apparition and sent to free Brendan.  It's haunting and chillingly beautiful.  But it just unnerves me.

Still, it is quite fitting a song and movie for the season.  I suggest a listen and viewing of the movie.

Go, discover the secret!

grace, peace + hope
-Jesse