The Lion (Edinburgh Castle) Songtext
von The McCalmans

I am the lion Wallace saw
The same dour lion, nane may thraw
Warder of old Scotland′s law
I am the lion Wallace saw

Centuries and ages flown, what hae they but honours thrown
Round my rugged brow and crown, time ne'er steals away
I stand up to a′ declare, Scotland's weal and power's my care
Tak′ this warning, foes beware, bide awa′ frae me

I am the lion Wallace saw
The same dour lion nane may thraw
Warder of old Scotland's law
I am the lion Wallace saw


Many ages I hae seen, Scotland′s royal roost I've been
Freedom′s stronghold staunch, serene, bold and leal for aye
Freedom is the lion's aim, freedom for the lion′s ain
Match the lion in his den, or let freedom be

I am the lion Wallace saw
The same dour lion nane may thraw
Warder of old Scotland's law
I am the lion Wallace saw

Here I stand and watch for aye, roar the hour out, day by day
Freedom's strong to sound the sway, from far sea to sea
Freedom is the lion′s aim, freedom for the lion′s ain
Match the lion in his den, or let freedom be

I am the lion Wallace saw
The same dour lion nane may thraw
Warder of old Scotland's law
I am the lion Wallace saw