Storm In Largs Lyrics

In 1263, when October came,
to the west the scots marched to a war.
Hundreds of ships headed towards the coast,
taking the islands under the clouds.

A meeting in Arran couldn't bring peace,
and so the troops were led by their king.
The rest of the fleet approached the land,
passing by Cumbrae and getting to Largs.

The Drakkars were surprised
and they ran aground.
The Scots took advantage
and launched an assault
over the Norwegians.

There was no response.
The day faded away.
They waited in the ships
until the morning came.
Then they landed in Largs.

Right there, next to the Hebrides.
Stopping centuries of Norse invations.
Terms of peace were offered...
But they were not accepted.

Storm in Largs - Rain falls down
Storm in Largs - Over Largs.

Once in the coast, the king and his men,
lacking in force, sensed a defeat.
A major army caused their retreat,
overweighting the ships,
sinkimg them down.

Remaining in the ships,
the main body of the Nordic force,
was unable to fight.
The key was the storm.
And the Scots finally won.

Storm in Largs - Rain falls down
Storm in Largs - Over Largs.