I suspect I may have a translation of "Merch o Blwy Penderyn" lurking in the cupboard. I'm not quite clear from the forgoing whether the original query was for what it meant, or a singable English lyric.

Should I search my cupboard and contribute an intimation of the gist (it was on a Plethyn album - anyone who has not heard songs by Plethyn should arrange to do so immediately) or is the 'Maid of Penderyn' sufficient? There has been much debate in Manx newsgroups recently about whether Manx lyrics should be translated into English. Does it contribute to the the demise of the original language, or does it open peoples' eyes to the fact that (in many cases) there is far more to life than their monoglot cul-de-sac?

Shoh slaynt,

Bobby Bob