The greatest song I know...

at least, for right now. I've become obsessed with this song because I think it's one of the most uplifting and inspirational songs I've heard in a long, long time. And I for the past two years, I've wanted to share it with my friend Jon, but I've never been able to get it to him. But I think that he'd really appreciate it. And so should everyone else. Anyways, I listen to it all the time in my car now. I think Mac would have loved this song.

So here ya go Jon!

Lyrics - Dropkick Murphys - Heroes From Our Past
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And so the story's told of a hearty group of men, it's a tale of their triumphs and their woes.
Be it raids in melees ancient or the modern worker's struggle that inspires men to stand up for their rights.
And should we fall down by the wayside in this ever-changing world
we can look back to these heroes of our past.
With their staunch determination and ferocious iron will,
no tyranny would quell them in their task.
It's an age-old situation with an ever-present message:
that time and tide waiteth for no man.
So without fear of confrontation of the consequence of outcome,
it's for freedom and for happiness they toiled.
And in looking to the future,
we can see a better place where we can shake the yoke of tyranny for all.
It's been paved by generations who have gone now to their rest.
It's just remembrance of their dignity we ask.
Chorus:
So come on rally round this brave and valiant cause with tradition, pride, and honor at its core.
With swords drawn to defend stood these noble-hearted men Faugh-an-ballagh,
clear the way, me boys!!
Under perilous conditions with small hope of success they left behind the lives that they once led
and by virtue of their fortitude and single-minded strength they cleared the way for the people of today
so when we think back to our ancestors respectfully we hark
and thank the men whose struggle broke the chain it's a long road up ahead of us
let's forge on while we're strong and leave our mark of honor once again
So the story has been told and it comes now to an end.
It's setting any era, any land.
When abusive tyrants force the hands of matters great or small,
it inpires men to stand up for their rights.