The Campbells Are Coming
written in 1790
The Campbells Are Coming - context Summary
Written in 1790
This short, songlike poem announces the approach of the Campbell clan toward Loch Leven. It repeats a rousing refrain and offers brief, vivid images of banners, trumpets, drums and cannons led by ‘‘Great Argyle’’. The tone is martial and communal: the lines emphasize collective loyalty, public display and the spectacle of a mustering force rather than inner thought or argument. Its structure and repetitive chorus create a folk-song effect intended for singing or communal recitation, conveying pride and forward motion more than narrative detail or psychological depth.
Read Complete AnalysesThe Campbells are comin, Oho, Oho! The Campbells are comin, Oho, Oho! The Campbells are comin to bonie Lochleven, The Campbells are comin Oho, Oho! Upon the Lomonds I lay, I lay, Upon the Lomonds I lay, I lay, I looked down to bonie Lochleven, And saw three bonie perches play. Great Argyle he goes before, He maks his cannons and guns to roar, Wi' sound o' trumpet, pipe and drum The Campbells are comin Oho, Oho! The Campbells they are a' in arms Their loyal faith and truth to show, Wi' banners rattling in the wind The Campbells are comin Oho, Oho! The Campbells are comin, Oho, Oho! The Campbells are comin, Oho, Oho! The Campbells are comin to bonie Lochleven, The Campbells are comin Oho, Oho!
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