Yeah I seen on the news the economy’s shite That you got the blues and yer livin’ on the dole Two years have gone since you bought your new gaf Well look at you now, ah you’re snivellin’ and broke
Drink up ya sinners, Drink all ya can Drink away your sorrows you’re an Irish man Drink up ya sinners, Drink all ya can Drink away your sorrows you’re an Irish man
I remember the 80s, I was just a lad and the airport was full with the cream of the land Then they came home to a greedier place Now they’re leaving again with the egg on their face
Drink up ya sinners, Drink all ya can Drink away your sorrows you’re an Irish man Drink up ya sinners, Drink all ya can Drink away your sorrows you’re an Irish man
And the only thing I know is that we’ll make our way to heaven, And the only thing I’m sure is that the other place is not a better place.
Drink up ya sinners, Drink all ya can Drink away your sorrows you’re an Irish man Drink up ya sinners, Drink all ya can Drink away your sorrows you’re an Irish man
Now you’ve sold off yer house and you’re selling the car Moved back to yer ma’s and u give her half your dole You look to the future and hope it’ll change But you’re stuck here denying, Ya threw it all away