DROPKICK MURPHYS

- Fields Of Athenry Lyrics

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

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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.

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."
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.

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.

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.

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Facts about Fields Of Athenry

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Who wrote Fields Of Athenry lyrics?


Fields Of Athenry is written by Pete St. John.
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When was Fields Of Athenry released?


It is first released on June 10, 2003 as part of Dropkick Murphys's album "Blackout" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Fields Of Athenry lyrics?


When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, the Dropkick Murphys' version of 'Fields of Athenry' sings about a romantic relationship that suffers the fate of being cut off due to the arrest and imprisonment of the partners. The battlefields of Athenry do mean a lot of things to the couple, as they represent a territory of waiting and reminiscing, a kingdom where love and dreams ruled over the bitter life of the prison. Mainly, the lyrics of the fields of Athenry highlight love, solitude, heartbreak, nostalgia, and freedom. Besides, the song at the same time points out loss and longing, rebellion and sacrifice, and love and hope as the main factors. The lyrics contain themes of imprisonment and rebellion which may not be appropriate for the youngest kids. To be more specific, while there are no direct indications of violence or adult content, the themes of loss and longing might require a parent to be present when kids are listening.
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Which genre is Fields Of Athenry?


Fields Of Athenry falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Fields Of Athenry?


Fields Of Athenry song length is 4 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Pete St. John
Record Label(s): 2003 Hellcat
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