"Rose Tattoo"
 
The pictures tell the story
This life has many shades
I’d wake up every morning and before I’d start each day
I’d take a drag from last nights cigarette
That smoldered in it’s tray
Down a little something and then be on my way

I traveled far and wide
And laid this head in many ports
I was guided by a compass
I saw beauty to the north
I drew the tales of many lives
And wore the faces of my own
I had these memories all around me
So I wouldn’t be alone

Some may be from showing up
Others are from growing up
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
I ain’t winning no one over
I wear it just for you
I’ve got your name written here
In a rose tattoo

In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
I’ve got your name written here
In a rose tattoo

This ones for the mighty sea
Mischief, gold and piracy
This ones for the man that raised me
Taught me sacrifice and bravery
This ones for our favorite game
Black and gold, we wave the flag
This ones for my family name
With pride I wear it to the grave

Some may be from showing up
Others are from growing up
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
I ain't winning no one over
I wear it just for you
I’ve got your name written here
In a rose tattoo

In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
I’ve got your name written here,
In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
I’ve got your name written here
In a rose tattoo

This one means the most to me
Stays here for eternity
A ship that always stays the course
An anchor for my every choice
A rose that shines down from above
I signed and sealed these words in blood
I heard them once, sung in a song
It played again and we sang along

You’ll always be there with me
Even if you’re gone
You’ll always have my love
Our memory will live on

Some may be from showing up
Others are from growing up
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
I ain't winning no one over
I wear it just for you
I’ve got your name written here in a rose tattoo

In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
I’ve got your name written here,
In a rose tattoo

In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
With pride I’ll wear it to the grave for you

In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
I’ve got your name written here,
In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
In a rose tattoo
Signed and sealed in blood I would die for you

"Burn"
 
Bring around the fire, set me up and let me go
I ain't going down until I've had my fill
The chase is nearly ended, the party starts tonight
They said we'd never learn, we never will

So dance around the fire and kiss the finest girls
I'll see you all in hell, 'cause tonight there's no return
Make way for the mayhem, say goodbye to sorrow
I'll see you all in hell, 'cause we're going out tomorrow
We're gonna burn

The money's all but gone and I got nowhere to go
Keep the change ya filthy animal, 'cause I don't wanna know
I don't care about your stories, I don't want to hear your lies
I see there is no future when I look into your eyes

So dance around the fire and kiss the finest girls
See you all in hell, 'cause tonight there's no return
Make way for the mayhem, say goodbye to sorrow
I'll see you all in hell, 'cause we're going out tomorrow
We're gonna burn

There's a fire in the sky and your face is aglow
We got a few more hours on the radio
It's all that we got, but it ain't what we owe
We're gonna dig up the skeletons and let them go

Cash me out and count me in, it's our time we're gonna win
If you don't, well you can pay the bill
Demons all be damned, catch the sight, enjoy the ride
They said we'd never learn, we never will

So dance around the fire and kiss the finest girls
See you all in hell, 'cause tonight there's no return
Make way for the mayhem, say goodbye to sorrow
I'll see you all in hell, 'cause we're going out tomorrow
We're gonna burn

"Jimmy Collins' Wake"
 
We've gathered here to bid adieu
Us Boston boys, alas are few
Some from crosstown some from the coast
To give our skipper one last toast
We'll pour the good stuff round his casket
Drop some coin into the basket
Bow our heads and praise the Lord
Then rouse ourselves and strike a chord...

Lets raise a glass and lift it up
Then sip from Jimmy Collins cup
And hail the lads that won the crown
That brought victory to our ground

Lets raise a glass and lift it up
Then sip from Jimmy Collins cup
And hail the lads that won the crown
While turning baseball upside down

We hit 'em hard, we hit 'em clean
The pitching of Big Bill Dinneen
Some legged a bunt, some hit them out
Remember old Buck Freeman's clouts
We'll sing of Candy, Cy and Freddy
Patsy Dougherty, Broadway Hobe,
Chick, and Jack O'Brein
Honus Wagner sat there cryin'

Lets raise a glass and lift it up
Then sip from Jimmy Collins cup
And hail the lads that won the crown
That brought victory to our ground

Lets raise a glass and lift it up
Then sip from Jimmy Collins cup
And hail the lads that won the crown
While turning baseball upside down

Our days with you indeed were great
and now that you have crossed the plate
and scored that final run of life
We'll hug your kids and kiss your wife
and tell of how you played the game
and led us all to wealth and fame
We'll lift our heads with one loud voice
Pay homage to "The People's Choice"

Lets raise a glass and lift it up
Then sip from Jimmy Collins cup
And hail the lads that won the crown
That brought victory to our ground

Lets raise a glass and lift it up
Then sip from Jimmy Collins cup
And hail the lads that won the crown
While turning baseball upside down

"The Season's Upon Us"
 
The season's upon us, it's that time of year
Brandy and eggnog, there's plenty of cheer
There's lights on the trees and there's wreaths to be hung
There's mischief and mayhem and songs to be sung

There's bells and there's holly, the kids are gung-ho
True loves finds a kiss beneath fresh mistletoe
Some families are messed up while others are fine
If you think yours is crazy, well you should see mine

My sisters are wackjobs, I wish I had none
Their husbands are losers and so are their sons
My nephew's a horrible wise little twit
He once gave me a nice gift wrapped box full of shit

He likes to pelt carolers with icy snowballs
I'd like to take him out back and deck more than the halls
With family like this I would have to confess
I'd be better off lonely, distraught and depressed

The season's upon us, it's that time of year
Brandy and eggnog, there's plenty of cheer
There's lights on the trees and there's wreaths to be hung
There's mischief and mayhem and songs to be sung
They call this Christmas where I'm from

My mom likes to cook push our buttons and prod
My brother just brought home another big broad
The eyes rollin' whispers come love from the kitchen
I'd come home more often if they'd only quit bitchin'

Dad on the other hand's a selfish old sod
Drinks whiskey alone with my miserable dog
Who won't run off fetch sure he couldn't care less
He defiled my teddy bear and left me the mess

The season's upon us, it's that time of year
Brandy and eggnog, there's plenty of cheer
There's lights on the trees and there's wreaths to be hung
There's mischief and mayhem and songs to be sung
They call this Christmas where I'm from

The table's set, we raise a toast
The father, son, and the Holy Ghost
I'm so glad this day only comes once a year
You can keep your opinions, your presents, your happy new year
They call this Christmas where I'm from
They call this Christmas where I'm from

"The Battle Rages On"
 
His fist was raised with fury
The signal came at dawn
An army at the ready
Their vengeance will be strong

The kingdom (will always make its worth)
The martyr (will soon fall on his sword)
The freedom (the battle rages on)
The righteous (will be here when you're gone)

Their voices clash with courage
Their two worlds did collide
it echoes through the ages
They bravely gave their lives

The kingdom (will always make its worth)
The martyr (will soon fall on his sword)
The freedom (the battle rages on)
The righteous (will be here when you're gone)

The battle rages on!
We'll be here when you're gone!
His fists was raised fury
The signal came at dawn
An army at the ready
Their vengeance will be strong

The kingdom (will always make its worth)
The martyr (will soon fall on his sword)
The freedom (the battle rages on)
The righteous (will be here when you're gone)

"Don't Tear Us Apart"
 
At the first sing of hardship, many bite the hand that feeds
And when there's trouble, oh, they simply cut and run
And when there's fear, a man will slit the throat of his neighbor
In a desperate search for comfort and love

Don't tear us apart [x4]
Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts
You won't tear us apart

When your spirits are down and you've lost your way
And man's character once again falls on its face
Will somebody please come, aid those helpless in need
And renew our faith in this human race

Don't tear us apart [x4]
Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts
You won't tear us apart

Don't tear us apart
You gotta show some heart
Don't tear us apart
You gotta show some heart

At the first sing of hardship, many bite the hand that feeds
And when there's trouble, oh, they simply cut and run
And when there's fear, a man will slit the throat of his neighbor
In a desperate search for comfort and love

Don't tear us apart [x4]
Will you show us, some hidin' in this trouble, here where it starts
You won't tear us apart

"My Hero"
 
May the road to rise to meet you and the wind be at your back
Yeah that's what dear old Dad would say
Remember, you're a man when you finally have your moment
See fame and fortune come your way

I wouldn't take your wisdom, Dad would say thank you for your time
You said, some keep on working 'til the stars, one day, align
But maybe luck'll see them shine on stubborn fools like me and you
Make the most of what they give ya, to yourself you must be true

To yourself you must be true

I don't wanna live to fight another day
If things don't always go our way
I don't wanna live to fight another day
That's what my old man would say

May the spirits all be with you, when the devil turns his back
When the day is at its darkest, an anxiety attack
Call on me to see you through it, call on me to be your guide
I'll be there, so when you need me i'll be standing by your side

I'll be standing by your side

I don't wanna live to fight another day
If things don't always go our way
I don't wanna live to fight another day
That's what my old man would say

My hero, my heart!
My hero, my heart!
My hero, my heart!
My hero, my heart!

To yourself you must be true!
To yourself you must be true!

I don't wanna live to fight another day
If things don't always go our way
I don't wanna live to fight another day
That's what my old man would say

My hero
My hero

"Out On The Town"
 
Me and the gang, we were out on the town in my uninsured '88
It's time to get Maggie down at the bar
She said "Don't you punks dare be late!"

It was Saturday night on Hilltop Street
And everybody's dressed to spill
They were havin' a time for Mary O's boy Barry
Who had recently been jailed
In the back on the bar, they were sure havin' fun
Everybody made some room
She got out of the chair, threw her fist in the air
And the whole place started to move

[Chorus:]
So get up, get up and get with the music
Everybody out of your seat
So get up, get up and get with the music
Maggie's got a brand new beat

Tiny was Santa, Red’s at the door
And the Old Brigade’s starting to play
Maggie’s playing tricks on a few of the boys
She’ll take your worries and your wallet away
Johnny Mac took a slap from a few older brothers
When he wouldn’t dance with Big Marie
But it wouldn’t be long ‘til they were singing along
With the girl they all came to see

[Chorus: x2]

She was handsome, she was mean
She smoked two packs a day since she was 17
A leather face and many a vice
She had a sharper tongue than a butcher’s knife
(Look out!)

She’s out past curfew with the boys in the band
Throwing one last farewell toast
Then she’s up with Father Dorin
At mass in the morning handing out the Holy Ghost

[Chorus: x2]

"Out Of Our Heads"
 
Are we gonna make it, or is this how we go? (GO!)
Are we gonna take it sitting down? (Hell No!)
We're gonna cause a riot, we're gonna rip it up
We're gonna storm this gates, this place is going' up

Here we go, here we go
We're out of our heads, and it's starting to show
Here we go, here we go
The roof is on fire and it's ready to blow

Are we gonna take it, are we gonna let em know? (Know!)
Are we gonna let em bring us down? (Hell No!)
We're gonna crash the party every night and every day (Hey!)
We've got 'em on the run. Will you follow? Lead the Way!

Here we go, here we go
We're out of our heads, and it's starting to show
Here we go, here we go
The roof is on fire and it's ready to blow

Here we go, here we go
We're out of our heads, and it's starting to show
Here we go, here we go
The roof is on fire and it's ready to blow
The roof is on fire and it's ready to blow

Here we go, here we go
We're out of our heads, and it's starting to show
Here we go, here we go
The roof is on fire and it's ready to blow

Here we go, here we go
We're out of our heads, and it's starting to show
Here we go, here we go
The roof is on fire and it's ready to blow
The roof is on fire and it's ready to blow

Here we go, here we go
We're out of our heads, and it's starting to show
Here we go, here we go
The roof is on fire and it's ready to blow

"End Of The Night"
 
The amber, the fire is starting to fade, but it's now that I make my best.
Give the angel of my shoulder a bright for the night, 'cause the devil ain't getting no rest.
I've got thousands of stories, you've heard them before, yet I tell them again and again.
Come on put up a stool now and buy me a drink and please think of me as a friend.

We live for the weekend, each city's the same,
There's a bar on the corner where they don't know your name.
There's plenty of drinks, they've been savin' your chair.
It's our second home, we ain't goin' nowhere.

It's the end, end of the night.
But we ain't goin' home.
[x3]

This life it ain't easy, still we manage to win.
There's times to be knocked down, yeah we live with our chin.
We are generous guys with our hearts on the sleeves,
Misunderstood though, the bars disagrees.
We can't catch a break, wrote the book on bad luck.
We hold down their jobs if they did all suck

It's the end, end of the night.
But we ain't goin' home.
[x3]

The bartender's spoken and he's made it clear.
If you ain't goin' home, then you ain't stayin' here.
You can't shut us off and you won't turn us down.
There's plenty of jugs so be grateful to have us around.

It's the end, end of the night.
But we ain't goin' home.
[x3]

Well you've been beaten me black and you've beaten me blue, the scars are well worn on my face.
I've packed up the bags and I've soaked off in shame, for one last walk at these streets.

It's the end, end of the night.
But we ain't goin' home.
[x3]