I could be a soldier. Go out there and fight to save this land. Be a people's soldier. Paramilitary gun in hand. I won't be a soldier. I won't take no orders from no-one.
I could be a soldier. Go out there and fight to save this land. Be a people's soldier. Paramilitary gun in hand. I won't be a soldier. I won't take no orders from no-one.
Paddy is waiting in Drogheda town. For the train to carry him south. Another drunken night on the town. Messing around. . The Roaring Boys, the roaring boys.
Everything is turning upside down in this town. The crime rate's rising up as employment swoops down. Kids can't trust their parents to protect them no more.
You're looking for something. But what could that be?. You look for a hero. Yeah, don't look at me. You're lookin' around yourself, there's nothing you can find.
Paddy is waiting in Drogheda town. For the train to carry him south. Another drunken night on the town. Messing around. . The Roaring Boys, the roaring boys.
Won't you tell me all your cares and problems. Won't you tell me why you look so blue. I'll take you into town, yeah, show you a thing or two. I know every bar and nightclub.
Well, you get you entertainment. Through a corporate plan. Via 5 young athletes in a dancing band. . Who are trained to act moronically. And smile on demand.
Ain't got no money but I don't give a damn. 'Cause when I get it I spend it as fast as I can. Ain't got no worries at least none as I can see. Got to make a fast connection then I'll be free, I gotta.
Back when I was younger they were talking at me. Never listened to a word I said. Back when I was younger they were talking at me. Never listened to a word I said.
Everything is turning upside down in this town. The crime rate's rising up as employment swoops down. Kids can't trust their parents to protect them no more.
Just like the autumn. When leaves turn brown and fall upon the ground. That's how you left me. You just went cold and everything changed round. If I could have that time again.