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Christy Moore The Wicklow Boy Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.69/10 [16 votes]Album: Where I Come From / Original Release Date: 2013-10-29Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 4 min 16 sec
CHRISTY MOORE
- The Wicklow Boy Lyrics / with translationsAs I walked past Portlaoise Prison
"I'm innocent", a voice was heard to say
"My frame-up is almost completed.
My people all look the other way."
Seven years ago his torture started
A forced confession he was made to sign.
Young Irish men specially trained and chosen
Were on the heavy gang that made him run the line.
Others in the Bridewell heard him screaming
Even prison doctors could see
His injuries were not self-inflicted
Those who tipped the scales did not agree.
CHORUS
Give the Wicklow Boy his freedom
Give him back his liberty
Ore are we going to leave him in chains
While those who framed him up hold the key?
Deprived of human rights by his own people
Sickened by injustice he jumped bail,
In the Appalachian Mountains found a welcome
Till his co-accused were both released from jail.
He came back expecting to get justice
Special Branch took him from the plane
For five years we've deprived him of his freedom
The guilty jeer the innocent again.
CHORUS
The people versus Kelly was the title
Of the farce we staged at his appeal.
Puppets in well rehearsed collusion,
I often wonder how these men must feel.
As I walked past Portlaoise Prison
Through concrete and steel a whisper came
"My frame-up is almost completed.
I'm innocent, Nicky Kelly is my name."
CHORUS
"I'm innocent", a voice was heard to say
"My frame-up is almost completed.
My people all look the other way."
Seven years ago his torture started
A forced confession he was made to sign.
Young Irish men specially trained and chosen
Were on the heavy gang that made him run the line.
Others in the Bridewell heard him screaming
Even prison doctors could see
His injuries were not self-inflicted
Those who tipped the scales did not agree.
CHORUS
Give the Wicklow Boy his freedom
Give him back his liberty
Ore are we going to leave him in chains
While those who framed him up hold the key?
Deprived of human rights by his own people
In the Appalachian Mountains found a welcome
Till his co-accused were both released from jail.
He came back expecting to get justice
Special Branch took him from the plane
For five years we've deprived him of his freedom
The guilty jeer the innocent again.
CHORUS
The people versus Kelly was the title
Of the farce we staged at his appeal.
Puppets in well rehearsed collusion,
I often wonder how these men must feel.
As I walked past Portlaoise Prison
Through concrete and steel a whisper came
"My frame-up is almost completed.
I'm innocent, Nicky Kelly is my name."
CHORUS
Facts about The Wicklow Boy
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The Wicklow Boy is written and performed by Christy Moore.
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It is first released on October 29, 2013 as part of Christy Moore's album "Where I Come From" which includes 45 tracks in total.
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The Wicklow Boy falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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The Wicklow Boy song length is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
Who wrote The Wicklow Boy lyrics?
The Wicklow Boy is written and performed by Christy Moore.
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When was The Wicklow Boy released?
It is first released on October 29, 2013 as part of Christy Moore's album "Where I Come From" which includes 45 tracks in total.
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Which genre is The Wicklow Boy?
The Wicklow Boy falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song The Wicklow Boy?
The Wicklow Boy song length is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2013 Yellow Furze Ltd Under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment Ireland Ltd
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