From the recording Irish Songs Compilation
Written and performed by Celia Farran
Lyrics
Chorus One:
Oh Manannan, oh Manannan God of the Sea.
Stolen and replaced by the cross of “Though Shalt Have No False Gods Before Me”
Oh Manannan, oh Manannan Manannan Mac Lir
So sad to see you gone and even sadder still to see this hate and fear.
I say believe what you want to believe.
Whether that would be one God, a Pantheon, or winged Faeries.
Faith is your own sacred song.
Live and let live, do as though will, and harm none.
Chorus One
I say seek as you desire.
Whether that be book or candle vision, earth, air, water, or fire
Be kind. Compassionate friend.
Do unto the other as the other would have you do unto them.
Chorus One
Chorus Two
Oh, Spirit of Mac Lir, conjure cloak of mist.
Vanish from your captors. Return to your ship.
Magical Wave Sweeper Sail without an oar.
Return to those who yearn for you on Eirinn’s shore.