Dropkick Murphys - 'Fields Of Athenry' (Full Album Stream)

"Fields Of Athenry" by Dropkick Murphys from the album 'Blackout,' available now

[SusieNation]

I love that they took a heartbreaking folk song and made a defiant, rebellious anthem!

[violator]

I don't have a drop of Irish heritage but I know good music when I hear it and this is among the best!

[RobertoAlvarezGalloso]

I love this song and rendition. This is a song about defiance and survival in the face of oppression. It is also a song of Celtic Nationalism in the face of Anglo Privilege. Regardless, this is an anthem for Liberty Against Oppression. I listen to it and I feel the blood in my veins, the tears in my eyes and the happiness of freedom

[rodchallis]

Some think this is a song about loss and defeat. But it's about Defiance and survival in the face of injustice. And God damn, I come here when I need it.

[DerrickJenkins-sc]

What a song! This rendition is so powerful and heartfelt. After listening to this, you could take on anything!

[englishrose]

The meaning behind the song is absolutely chilling.

[JaviMendigo]

Lived in Ireland for ten years. Lad, I love these people.

[Miggo]

By a lonely prison wall
I heard a young girl calling
"Michael, they have taken you away
For you stole Trevelyan's corn
So the young might see the morn
Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay"

[Chorus]
Low lie the Fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry

[Verse 2]
By a lonely prison wall
I heard a young man calling
"Nothing matters, Mary, when you're free
Against the Famine and the Crown
I rebelled, they cut me down
Now you must raise our child with dignity"

[Chorus]
Low lie the Fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry
[Verse 3]
By a lonely harbor wall
She watched the last star falling
As that prison ship sailed out against the sky
Sure, she'll wait and hope and pray
For her love in Botany Bay
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry

[Chorus]
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry
Low lie the Fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the Fields of Athenry

[winnipegceltic]

This is an amazing rendition of this beautiful song. My favourite version by miles. Brings a tear to my eye almost every time. Thank you Murphy Bhoys!!

[Fistfury]

I remember back in -07 i was at a City festival, had dropped to Molly's, which kicked in during the frisking!! After that i ran out on the huge townsquare and this song was live! I found a beautiful girl and we started dancing and hugging! Rest in peace beautiful Tiffany! ✊😭🙏🇸🇪

[Ryasis]

This still remains my favorite song by Dropkick, as I drink a glass of Jameson Whiskey!

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I ain't Irish but when I hear songs like this I wish I was.

[leebonifay]

First DKM song I ever heard way back then, , , Still love it.

[toobadjr]

11pm ...on a Tuesday, rocking dropkick murphys. Yeah I have weird days off.

[TheKicker]

Blackout ist one of the beste Albums there ever writen. True Masterpiece

[AlbertinoFigueiredo]

Definitely... Rock'n Roll is attitude... These blokes have some personality!

[stephengiordano]

It’s like a motorcycle revving up in the beginning and then your just cruising through the song

[MahamDjinn]

Lust for Life, Love of Freedom, Tyrannies will Fall!

[CEngelbrecht]

Copied from others in cyberspace:
When you hear all the traditional versions of Fields of Athenry, you feel so deeply sorry for the Irish.
When you hear Dropkick Murphys' version, you start feeling sorry for the English!

[hardy]

Just found this band! thank God I have something new to listen to that isn’t complete crap