O Cho Meallt

When were young and of independent spirit

We started singing in Gaelic language

Making music, writing songs

Playing in a band for our livelihood

There is much deception in the world

We left the islands of the west

And started playing throughout Scotland

And all was well

Until the big man from London appeared

There is much deception in the world

"This music has potential

Why don't you consider letting me take control

And we will make great progress in the world

Just sign your name at the bottom of this page"

There is much deception in the world

"I will not change the nature of your music

I will not alter your attitude to Gaelic language songs"

But all we heard at the end of the day

Were lies and empty words

There is much deception in the world

Now all of you that are young and of independent spirit

Take heed before you sign any contract

And keep a good look out for the `big' talkers

From a cold world that makes profit its only goal

There is much deception in the world.