It had a real rallying cry feel to it.
On the last day of the Scottish Parliament’s summer term a final group meeting was held in Holyrood’s P1.02 room.
If you peered through the glass segment of the door you could see some SNP MSPs standing on their chairs as Alex Salmond delivered a stirring battle cry to his troops.
The First Minister even joined proceedings in the bar afterwards. Only a half pint of Holyrood pale ale, right enough, but he looked confident.
He continued in an assured fashion as the campaign progressed.
The legion of Yes campaigners, as they became more vocal, shared this belief.
It seemed momentum was with those arguing for independence.
In the end, though, the massive explosion was nothing more than a damp squib. It became apparent from very early on that Better Together would win and win comfortably.
David Cameron was correct all along when he said there was a “silent majority” in favour of the Union.
It may have been very quiet but it was decisive.
Those advocating a No vote did not just get over the line by the narrow margin pollsters were predicting right up until folk started crossing their ballot papers.
The will of the Scottish people has spoken. Whether or not you agree with the result, it must be respected.
It has been wonderful to see so many people involved with the democratic process.
A record-breaking turnout should only energise our electorate.
Now we must stay engaged with politics. Now we must make sure Scotland is the kind of Scotland we want and it can only be shaped the way the people desire if the people participate.
This is not the time to switch off and disappear.
This is the time to be united.