Peter Pan and Me - Mickey MacConnell
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- čas přidán 20. 11. 2014
- Comparto con todos ésta hermosa canción irlandesa de protesta. No hay en youtube otro video sobre ella, ni en todo el internet un mp3, así que, para asegurarme de que no se pierda ni se olvide, aquí la dejo.
Peter Pan and Me (by Mickey McConnell).
We knew we faced the power that comes from money
When we marched against the empire's mighty schemes
They were armed with special powers and legislation
While we were armed with youth and foolish dreams
But it seemed so right in Derry all that summer
When we took them on and built our barricades
We were an army dressed in faded jeans and sandals
Too young and full of pride to be afraid
And we believed in things like justice, truth, and freedom
And we believed we had a right to liberty
And we believed that we could build a new tomorrow
That's how it seemed to Peter Pan and me.
But we soon learned the truth of street rebellion
As our city crumbled round us stone by stone
Betrayed by those who promised they would help us
Against tanks, and troops, and guns we stood alone.
For revolution is no game for foolish dreamers
For dreamers never know the price that must be paid
And before long we learned all power comes from a rifle
And we learned to bleed and die and be afraid.
And soon no one spoke of justice, truth, or freedom
And soon no one gave one damn for liberty
And all we hoped was that we might go on surviving
We grew up fast, young Peter Pan and me.
So the empire dealt us death and fear and prison
There's no mercy from that military machine
So our street kids swapped their faded jeans and sandals
For hoods and guns with loaded magazines.
Now the years have wrought their cruel retribution
And our brothers and our sisters bear the pain
As both sides strive for military solutions
And the politicians play their deadly games.
And among the dead lie justice, truth, and freedom
And among the dead lie hope and liberty
But if you care enough about brave new tomorrows
Pull up a chair, join Peter Pan and me. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Great song……fabulous singer
What a fantastic song! What a BRILLIANT composer & singer! Wow! Where has this man been! Why don't we hear him on the radio tv Late Late???? A joy to listen to!
What an amazing song possibly the most comprehensive and truthful song written about the Northern Ireland conflict...
penned and sung with conviction by Mickie McConnell......
One of Ireland's best songwriters - this song is a particular favourite of mine. I have sung it in folk clubs, but it's hard-hitting, and not for every audience. "Only Our rivers" is another favourite of mine, and it's more acceptable for mixed audiences - also, the words are just as applicable to Scotland as they are to Ireland.
What a beautiful song .great songwriter and a decent man
Wow.
My mother’s from Clare and my dad’s English lol I’ve got an Irish passport;) says it all x
Jesus Christ Micky, you put the Hair Standing on my Head with your Truth in the above, and it looks like we Could be Heading back down that Road, AGAIN, but I Hope Not Great Man of Truth, I Hope Not...
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What an amazing song possibly the most comprehensive and truthful song written about the Northern Ireland conflict...
penned and sung with conviction by Mickie McConnell......