Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: folk
Song Meaning of “The Chieftains Reunion” by The Chieftains
The Chieftains Reunion is a song about respect, honour, and unity. It is a traditional Irish folk song that speaks of the importance of the bond between the chieftains of each region, a bond that reflects the wider unity in the whole of Ireland. The lyrics symbolically celebrate the reuniting of the various chieftains, each being welcomed and respected as a leader and acknowledged for their contributions. The song reflects the shared values and common history between all Irish citizens, and how this should be used to draw the country together into a unified whole. It’s both a reminder of how our common history helps to bind us together and an invitation to share in a sense of common identity and shared purpose.