1. THE BOYS ARE BACK

The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble
The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble
The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble
The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble

Standing on the highway, on ninety three
I’m missing my home, and it’s killing me
Down the ramp passed the jail, I’m feeling alright
Bought roses for my ladies from a corner [?]
It’s time to get ready for that song and dance
Let’s go my friends, it’s time to take a chance
We’re back in town, we’re gonna get it done
We got nowhere to hide, we got nowhere to run

It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming

The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble
The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble

If that old familiar city could talk in here
You’d be just another nobody, you’d disappear
Your days are numbered, we’re back around
We’re coming for you and you’re going down

It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming

The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble
The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble

And we’re coming for you
And we’re coming for you

The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble
The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble
The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble
The boys are back
The boys are back
The boys are back
And they’re looking for trouble


2. PRISONER'S SONG

Looking on a past where we still had a chance
We were pawns in a game that we could not win
Now we're alone just a pick an' stone
We're dreaming of a future where our ship comes in
Dreaming of a future where our ship comes in

Hey ho a prisoner's song
Hey ho a game we could not win
Hey ho dreaming of a future where our ship comes in

A prisoner, my thoughts are
A number in a cell, locked up like a dog in this man made hell
Marching along, another man on the gang
I'm shackled and sentenced to the ball and chain
Shackled and sentenced to the ball and chain

Hey ho a prisoner's song
Hey ho marching along, another man on the gang
Hey ho shackled and sentenced to the ball and chain

We count days and nights
We're paying with our lives
We're paying for our wrongs
Singing a prisoner's song
Singing a prisoner's song


3. 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


4. 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


5. 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 Dineen
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


6. THE SEASON'S UPON US

[Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
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


7. THE BATTLE RAGES ON

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 martry (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 martry (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!
Will 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)


8. 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


9. MY HERO

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

I wouldn't take you wisdom, Dad, would say
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, Maharr!
My hero, Maharr!
My hero, Maharr!
My hero, Maharr!

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


10.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 fists in the air
And the whole place started to move

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

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

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


11. 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 the 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 make it, are we gonna let em know? (Know!)
Are we gonna let em bring us down? (Hell No!)
We're gonna crash party every night and everyday (Hey!)
We got em on the run, we are full either 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 minds, and we're letting ya know
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 minds, and we're letting ya know
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


12. END OF THE NIGHT

The amber, the fire is starting to fade, but it's now that I'm at my best.
Give the angel on my shoulder a break for the night, 'cause the devil ain't getting no rest.
I got thousands of stories, you've heard them before, yet I'll tell them again and again.
Come on, pull 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 drink, 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 boss disagrees.
We can't catch a break, wrote the book on bad luck.
We'd hold down a job if they didn't 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 joints who'll 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 sulked off in shame,
For one last walk of these streets.

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