“This song is most likely a tale about two of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s men, captured and left behind in Carlisle after the field rising of 1745. One is to be executed, while the other is to be set free. According to Celtic tradition, the condemned man's spirit would return to his homeland via the “low road:” His spirit would reach Scotland before his comrade gets home, but he will never meet his true love again.” – Jonathan Quick

This arrangement features accelerating tempi and growing textures that builds to a joyful climax and sad, yet reflective conclusion. This is reflective of the spirit’s journey home where he is glad that he will make it home even if by the “low road,” but is reminded that he and his love will never be together again.