Ah, the day is done and it's been to long
It's down to the pub where you belong.
We know your weary tired and cold,
We are the sons of murphy.
A net and people atop the dough,
Two fine gentlemen don't you know,
We rock deterants at the rake and bow,
We are the sons of murphy!
Shaking,
bottles to the floor,
are you drinking?
Your (inaudible)'s at the door,
And the songs will shout,
Drinks will pour,
This is what you're waiting for.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Dreadnoughts' song "Sons of Murphy" depict a typical night at the pub where the singer, worn out after a long day, seeks solace amongst his friends - the sons of Murphy. The reference to Murphy could be interpreted in multiple ways – it's a common last name of Irish origin, and it could also be a nod to Murphy's Law, which states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. The Sons of Murphy are portrayed as a group that enjoys the simple pleasures of life – having a pint, playing music, and keeping themselves entertained with jovial banter. The lyrics suggest that this gathering is a ritual that the singer has been looking forward to all day, a chance to let loose and forget about life's troubles.

The second verse of the song is more jovial and centers around the playful rivalry between two gentlemen who love fishing. This section of the song speaks to the light-heartedness that comes with a night out drinking with friends. The chorus references the sounds and sights that one would see at a pub – the clanging of bottles hitting the floor, the doorbell ringing, all while the songs continue to play and drinks continue to flow. The song's overall tone embodies the energy of a lively evening at a pub where everyone is putting their worries aside to have a good time.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah, the day is done and it's been to long
The day has ended and it feels like it lasted forever

It's down to the pub where you belong.
The pub is where you feel at home

We know your weary tired and cold,
We understand you're exhausted and chilled

We are the sons of murphy.
We are the group who likes to have fun at the pub

A net and people atop the dough,
Gathering and partying with good friends

Two fine gentlemen don't you know,
Two well-behaved guys

We rock deterants at the rake and bow,
We have fun playing musical instruments like the rake and bow

We are the sons of murphy!
We are the group who likes to have fun at the pub

Shaking, bottles to the floor,
Excitedly moving and dropping bottles

are you drinking?
Are you having a drink?

Your (inaudible)'s at the door,
Someone is knocking at the door