Dropkick Murphys Album

[No lyrics]

The once steel tough fabric of a Union man Was sold and Bartered away Fed to
money wolves in the Reagen years, Caught in a drift in greedy nintetie's days So
inside this song is our rally cry. Your dreams are in danger, and "We Must Rise"
Our time has come we are under the gun "It's Do or Die". Its not a rebel cry of
some socialist Scheme to push for human rights Just the facts an obvious
mentioned on the Behalf of the working man, for his family and his livelihood.
Your dreams are in danger, and "We Must Rise" Our time has come we are under the
gun "It's Do or Die". The once steel tough fabric of the union man was sold and
bartered away Fed to money wolves in the Reagen years, Caught adrift in greedy
nineties days. Your dreams are in danger, and "We Must Rise" Our time has come

I went North to see the Stiff Little Fingers play The kids in the Belfast were
tearing it up Jake is the punkest dude I do declare He got a leather jacket, and
the spikey hair. "We All Fall Down." So Get Up Now. "We All Fall Down." So Get
Up Now. Since '77 they've made music for me and you Playing punk rock songs
while the bombs they blew Now I suspect these songs are about pain and strife
But I'll tell you this didn't waste their life. "We All Fall Down." So Get Up
Now. "We All Fall Down." So Get Up Now. "Why Don't You Get Up And Get Out!" "Why

You say its because we're boisterous
You hate us cause we got our dignity
We stand together proud and strong
This is a place where we belong
We got loyal friends we keep our heads held high,
We'll stick together you and I
Don't need no guns or drugs on our streets
just a place to go and the boots on our feet.
Never alone...
The city streets are where we roam.
Never alone...
This is Boston it's our home.
Never alone...
The city streets are where we roam.
Never alone...
This is Boston it's our home.
Young skinhead they call you hooligan
Just because you don't make any sense to them
But the blood that runs right down your wrist
Don't come from a knife, but the cuts on your fist
Your torn up knuckles and faded blue jeans
Are the colors you wear and the life that you've seen
You tell the truth look people in the eye
Don't live you life in no baggy disguise.
Never alone...
The city streets are where we roam.
Never alone...
This is Boston it's our home.
Never alone...
The city streets are where we roam.
Never alone...
This is Boston it's our home.
Don't need no gang to watch my ass
Just loyal friendship and a pint of Bass
We'll sweat in the ring and bleed in the streets
But our will and spirit can not be beat
You can shoot and you can kick but together we'll stick
Through thick and thin
not stick or stone
Can break the bond that has here grown
Arm and Arm We Fight As One.
Never alone...
The city streets are where we roam.
Never alone...
This is Boston its our home.
Never alone...
The city streets are where we roam.
Never alone...

Now there comes a time
in every mans life, where decisions have to be made
whether to toil, to labor, or just plain piss your days away,away,away!

Got a funny feeling that my times are caught in a jar
madness and insanity have arrived
note to Christ and everyone else, my times are caught in a jar
Satan's grin is baring down on me

Up in the morn', here comes the day, god knows I hate it this way
When I'm in the casket life
fightin' the wife, neglectin' the kids
spendin' time on ridiculous bids
The four walls are closin in

Got a funny feeling that my times are caught in a jar
madness and insanity have arrived
note to Christ and everyone else, my times are caught in a jar
Satan's grin is baring down on me

Got a funny feeling that my times are caught in a jar...
madness and insanity have arrived...
note to Christ and everyone else, my times are caught in a jar
Satan's grin is baring down on me

Well we started shooting hoops,
Now we're sipping Black and Tans
From the park to the pub
Was the course we ran.
The times have changed, but friends remain
My heart and soul's with you
Cause one thing's for sure, I always swore,
I'd never turn my back on you-

Never turned our backs,
Stuck together through and through,
The times have changed,
But my heart and soul's with you
Wouldn't turn your backs
And you didn't walk away
We'd never run,
We'd stand as one,
And this is what we'd say:

[Chorus]
Times were tough,
But the memories remain
Situations rough,
But we overcame.
Side by side, one for all,
Together we grew
Cause when it's said and done,
I'll look back on friends like you

When I was down and I was out
And no one liked my games,
One too many fights and bloody night
For which i was to blame
But you wouldn't turn your backs
And you didn't walk away
Cause we'd never run We'd stand as one
Until this very day

Never turn our backs
Together through and through
The times have changed,
But my heart and soul's with you
Wouldn't turn your backs
And you didn't walk away
We'd never run, we'd stand as one
Until this very day

Now I saw a man stand up one day and fight to save his life, just a common
worker, Supporting his kids and his wife, he Put a plug in his jug things looked
Up for sure but the whole damn Thing of it was there is no blasted cure. I've
seen a few men go "The Road of the Righteous" and a few have traveled "This Old
Lonely Path" I've seen a few men go "The Road of the Righteous" by God I'm sure
we'll see some more "Go there Blessed Way." Hey it's gonna, take some foot work
to Get you on your way, they'll Be pit-fally and some cat-calls but Hard you
must persist, cause life Is so precious and we have only got one shot, so if you
Move along and you stay God Strong all the treasures will be got. I've seen a
few men go "The Road of the Righteous" and a few have traveled "This Old Lonely
Path" I've seen a few men go "The Road of the Righteous" by God I'm sure we'll
see some more "Go there Blessed Way." Now I say a man stand up one day and fight
to save his life Just a common worker, Supporting his kids and his wife, he Put
a plug in his jug things looked Up for sure but the whole damn Thing of it was
there is no blasted cure. I've seen a few men go "The Road of the Righteous" and
a few have traveled "This Old Lonely Path" I've seen a few men go "The Road of

Here in the trenches the fist of the Beast For fear of an atmosphere poisoned
deceased With a gas mask to keep me-from breathing my death It's American soil I
hope for at best But the duty I serve can't begin to compare To my ancestors
battles and wars through the years Though the loneliness strikes like an enemy
shell I pray for my home but still sit here in hell. Sail away to a place that's
unknown taken away from my friends and my home to a place they call sacred a
place I call hell I long for that corner I once knew so well. Go to the grind
it's all that I have Work on and on with nothing to show But a graying face in
this dying place That's a lock in my solitude I think of a place on a faraway
coast Where friends are dear and there's reason to toast A cloudy dark images of
a Middle East land Comes down and wrecks my hopeful land. Sail away to a place
that's unknown taken away from my friends and my home to a place they call

Riot tonight EVERYBODY LET'S GO
gonna start a fight but with who I don't fuckin' know
[2x]

It doesn't take a big man to knock somebody down
just a little courage to lift him off the ground!
This world is not what it seems these
beer balls are ruining my dreams

Riot tonight EVERYBODY LET'S GO
gonna start a fight but with who I don't fuckin' know
[2x]

It doesn't take a big man to knock somebody down
just a little courage to lift him off the ground!
[2x]

This world is not what it seems
these beer balls are ruining my dreams

Stabbed in the back one too many times
to count master of the sucker punch
burned his bridges from the past
beaten and attacked but no one seems to give a shit
cause he had it coming you made your bed now sleep in it!!

It doesn't take a big man to knock somebody down
just a little courage to lift him off the ground!
[2x]

This world is not what it seems

Face down in the gutter won't admit defeat though his clothes are soiled and
black,
He's a big, strong man with a childs mind, don't you take his booze away!

He's been at it for years drinking balls and beer he's a hero to most he meets,
But inside he cries black swollen eyes, this man he sheds no tears!

Now his wife and kids sing a different tune as they worry about their daddy
dying,
But this arrogant fool breaks every rule it'll be nothing but pride that kills
him.

Could he listen no he won't that's all she wrote he'll be dead before the
daylight shines,
But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong might keep this fool from
dying.

He's a legend in the bar with every scar fights a thousand bigger men,
But now he fights and looses got all the bruises will someone please step in?

Cause this Irish fools got a great big heart he keeps climbing back in to the
ring
In the low down circles where he holds his court this man he once was king.

Could he listen no he won't that's all she wrote he'll be dead before the
daylight shines,
But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong might keep this fool from
dying.

Could he listen no he won't that's all she wrote he'll be dead before the
daylight shines,
But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong might keep this fool from
dying.

He's a legend in the bar with every scar fights a thousand bigger men,
But now he fights and looses got all the bruises will someone please step in?

Cause this Irish fools got a great big heart he keeps climbing back in to the
ring
In the low down circles where he holds his court this man he once was king.

Could he listen no he won't that's all she wrote he'll be dead before the
daylight shines,
But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong might keep this fool from
dying.

Could he listen no he won't that's all she wrote he'll be dead before the
daylight shines,
But the thoughts and prayers of a million strong might keep this fool from

My friends, my town... comraderie. We'll never finish last We stood as one where
are they now We grew up fast To young to know or really give a shit the past has
left us worse for ware. Be strong and stand Stand up like a man Your concept of
Friendship isn't right Third man in is how you show your care Nothing else

Well its always been about big Money for them, they're greedy and they Reek
Soaring profits, big gains, The Cash Accumulation Gains is all these cowards
seek And they always find a way to kick out the needy. Tenant Enemy Number One.
Tenant Enemy Number One. Through excuses and blatant lies Is how they operate
And by continuing a parade of Deception the game just continues, How in the name
of decency do They sleep? Tenant Enemy Number One. Tenant Enemy Number One. Just
you better look out and Watch your backs... Tenant Enemy Number One. Tenant

Tim Finnegan lived in Watling Street, A gentle Irishman - Mighty Odd - He'd a
beautiful brogue So rich and sweet, to rise in the world He carried a hod, You
see He'd sort of a Trippling way: with love for a liquor Poor Tim was born, to
help him on with His work each day, He'd a drop of the Craythor every morn'. One
morning Tim was rather full, his head felt Heavy, which made him shake, fell
from the Ladder and broke his skull, so they carried Him home, his corpse to
wake, rolled Him up in a nice clean sheat, and laided Him upon the bed, A bottle
of Whiskey At his feet, and a gallon of Porter At his head. And whack Fol-De-Dah
now dance to your Partner, welt the floor, your trotters shake Wasn't it the
truth I told Ye Lots of fun at Finnegan's Wake. His friends assembled at his
wake And Missus Finnegan called for lunch First they brought in tay and cake
Then pipes, tobacco and Whiskey Punch Biddy OBrien begged to cry, such a Nice
clean corpse did you see Arrah hold your gob see Paddy Magee. And whack
Fol-De-Dah now dance to your Partner, welt the floor, your trotters shake Wasn't
it the truth I told Ye Lots of fun at Finnegan's Wake. Then O Connor took up the
job "Arrah!" Biddy says she Ye're wrong I'm Sure, Biddy then gave her a belt on
The gob and left her sprawling on the Floor, there the war did soon engage Woman
to Woman and Man to Man Shillelah-law was all the rage, an A Row and a Ruction
soon began Mickey Maloney raised his head when a bottle Of Whickey flew at him,
it missed him falling on The Bed, the liquor scattered over Tim, Tim Revives,
see how he rises, Timothy rising from the bed Whirl your Whisky around like
blazes Tonamondeal, do ye think I'm dead. And whack Fol-De-Dah now dance to your
Partner, welt the floor, your trotters shake Wasn't it the truth I told Ye Lots

[Dedicated to the memory of Rob Noble]
You grew up honest and straight, Always One of the guys The laughs, the brews,
good friends forever "Drinking Commaraderie" But then one night you were taken
from Us, gone forever lost Stolen away in an Ashmont Second And I'll never
forget, the Cost. He was a kid from the neighborhood Cut down in a brutal fight
on A cold and lonely Ashmont night. Coming up in a Turbulent Neighborhood, he
Always stood upright When things would turn for the wrongful Doing, Rob went to
the right But he was never given a chance to traverse Down life's path Now with
all these put into Perspective, Noble this one's for youY Number One! He was a
kid from the neighborhood Cut down in a brutal fight on A cold and lonely
Ashmont night. He was a kid from the neighborhood Cut down in a brutal fight on

[Dedicated to the memory of John Kelly]

Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone,
We came to this country, you made it our home.
This man so humble, this man so brave.
A legend to many, he fought to his grave.
Saved family and friends from the hardship and horror,
in a land of depression he gave hope for tomorrow.
Say Johnny me boy, this ones for you.
With the strength of many and the courage of few.
To what do we owe this man who's fight was for the masses, he gave his life.
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone, we came to this country, you made it our
home.
A friend to the locals who dabbled in crime.
He'd give you a job and he'd give you his time.
He wasn't a crook, but he couldn't be conned.
John knew the difference
between right and wrong.
Say Johnny me boy, you live no longer,
Others forgotten, your memory's stronger.
Lets drink to the causes in your life:
Your family, your friends, the union, your wife.
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone.
We came to this country, you made it our home.
And the boys on the docks needed John for sure.
When they came to this
country he opened the door.
He said "Man I'll tell ya, they don't like our kind.
Though it starts with a fist it must end with your mind."
Say hey Johnny boy, the battle call.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Together we are what we can't be alone.

Now let me tell you a story
of a big ole' skinhead
On a tragic and fateful day
He put 10 cents in his pocket
kicked his wife and family
And went to ride on the M.B.T.A.

[chorus]
Did he ever return,
no he never returned
and his fate is still unknown
he may ride forever
neath the Streets of Boston
he's a skinhead who never returned.

Skinhead goes down to the Kendall Sq. Station
and he changes For Jamaica Plain,
the conductor says skinhead I need a nickel,
skinhead punches him in the brain.

[chorus]

Now all night long
skinhead drives through the station
Wondering who can I go and see
Can't afford to buy crack in Chelsea
or a bundle in Roxbury.

[chorus]

Skinhead's wife goes to the Scollay Square Station
Everyday at quarter past two,
and through the open window
She hands skinhead a grenade
as the train comes a rumbling through.

[chorus]

Now you citizens of Boston
don't you think its a scandal
How the skinhead stole the train
What's the big fuckin' deal,
he'll work for beer
Let the skinhead drive the train.

[chorus 2x]
He's the skinhead who never returned.
He's the skinhead who never returned.
I said the skin never returns.

[chorus 2x]
He's the skinhead who never returned.
He's the skinhead who never returned.