The band put out a series of EPs and was signed by Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong's label Hellcat Records. In 1998, the Dropkick Murphys released their first full-length album, Do Or Die. Lead singer Mike McColgan, who left the band later that year, was replaced by The Bruisers lead singer Al Barr. In 1999, they released their followup album, The Gang's All Here. In 2001, they released their third album, Sing Loud, Sing Proud. The album showcased the group’s developing sound and included collaborations with The Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan and Cock Sparrer's Colin McFaull. It also marked a significant lineup change for the band. Original guitarist Rick Barton was replaced by former The Ducky Boys' guitarists James Lynch and Marc Orrell; instruments were added and played by new members Ryan Foltz and Spicy McHaggis.
The Dropkick Murphys' next album, Blackout, was released in 2003. The new album included the radio hit "Walk Away," as well as the songs "Fields of Athenry" and "The Dirty Glass." The latter features female vocals by Stephanie Dougherty (Deadly Sins). Around the same time, the band released a re-working of the Boston Red Sox anthem "Tessie," which then became the official song of the team's 2004 World Series run. "Tessie" was also used throughout the major motion picture Fever Pitch and was included on the EA Sports MVP Baseball 2005 soundtrack. In 2005, the Dropkick Murphys released Singles Collection Volume 2, featuring covers, B-sides, and other material that didn't make it onto previous albums, and the band contributed a recording of "We Got the Power" to Rock Against Bush, Volume 2.
The Dropkick Murphys' fifth studio album, The Warrior's Code, was released on June 21, 2005. It features the singles "Sunshine Highway," "The Walking Dead," "The Warrior's Code," as well as the bonus track "Tessie." It also includes a song that was inspired by a Woody Guthrie poem, which the group named "I'm Shipping Up to Boston." The song was featured in Martin Scorsese's 2006 film The Departed. Scorsese mentioned the band in an interview after winning his first Oscar.
The Dropkick Murphys released their sixth studio album, The Meanest of Times, on September 18, 2007. It was their first release not on the Hellcat Records label but instead on the label Born & Bred.
In early 2008, Marc Orrell left the band. Thereupon Tim Brennan, who had been playing mandolin, accordion, banjo, tin whistle, and guitar for the band since 2004, replaced Orrell on lead guitar. Tim's previous musical duties were taken over by Jeff DaRosa, former member of The Vigilante and Pinkerton Thugs.
In September of 2022, This Machine Still Kills Fascists was released. It's an acoustic album with unused words and lyrics written by Woody Guthrie, selected and given to the band to use by Guthrie's daughter Nora. It did not feature Al Barr, who was on hiatus for family matters.
The band will release their twelfth album, Okemah Rising, on May 12, 2023. The album was recorded during the same sessions for This Machine Still Kills Facists and like that album will feature songs using the unused lyrics by Woody Guthrie. The album was preceded by the singles "I Know How it Feels" on March 1, 2023, and "Gotta Get to Peekskill" (featuring Violent Femmes) on March 30, 2023.
Studio albums
Do or Die (1998)
The Gang's All Here (1999)
Sing Loud, Sing Proud! (2001)
Blackout (2003)
The Warrior's Code (2005)
The Meanest of Times (2007)
Going Out in Style (2011)
Signed and Sealed in Blood (2013)
11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory (2017)
Turn Up That Dial (2021)
This Machine Still Kills Fascists (2022)
Okemah Rising (2023)
Climbing a Chair to Bed
Dropkick Murphys Lyrics
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To banish all your enemies and wish them safely home
Some would say insanity or crazy, better still
Cut off your nose to spite your face, for life you've lost all will
Now you've mingled with your demons and depression's your excuse
But your lack of conscious effort is a bourbon triple proof
You've expelled the for your lobby but they lurk behind the door
Are you too afraid of living to make a man's mistakes?
Too afraid of dying 'cause you fear what lies in wait?
Too sad to see the truth never knowing what it takes?
Are you too afraid of dying 'cause you fear what lies in wait?
You've got the barrel fever, so let's take another pass
You've cast up your accounts again and ruined your best hat
You wanna take your final breath, but know not to commit
You yearn for the great silence, so you climb the chair to bed
Are you too afraid of living to make a man's mistakes?
Too afraid of dying 'cause you fear what lies in wait?
Too sad to see the truth never knowing what it takes?
Are you too afraid of dying 'cause you fear what lies in wait?
The lyrics to the Dropkick Murphys song "Climbing a Chair to Bed" are quite powerful and thought-provoking. The song seems to be directed towards individuals who are struggling with depression and the demons that come with it. The opening lines set the tone: "You want something out of nothing, you want blood from a stone, To banish all your enemies and wish them safely home." This suggests that the person in question has unrealistic expectations and is trying to control things that are beyond their reach.
The second verse delves deeper into the person's struggle with depression. The line "But your lack of conscious effort is a bourbon triple proof" implies that they are turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism, rather than making a conscious effort to deal with their problems. The line "It's a noose of your own making and it's rotten to the core" suggests that the person is responsible for their own misery and is unable to break free from it.
The chorus asks a series of poignant questions, such as "Are you too afraid of living to make a man's mistakes?" and "Are you too afraid of dying 'cause you fear what lies in wait?" These questions delve into the innermost fears of the person and highlight their paralyzed state of existence. The final verse is the most disturbing, as it suggests that the person is contemplating suicide by climbing a chair to bed.
Overall, "Climbing a Chair to Bed" is a powerful song that addresses the struggles of individuals battling with depression and mental illness. The lyrics are both thought-provoking and challenging, and encourage listeners to take a closer look at their own mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
You want something out of nothing, you want blood from a stone
You have unrealistic expectations of others and you demand the impossible from them.
To banish all your enemies and wish them safely home
You want to get rid of people who oppose you but you still want them to be okay.
Some would say insanity or crazy, better still
Some people would think you are crazy because of what you do.
Cut off your nose to spite your face, for life you've lost all will
You act against your own interest to hurt others, and it has made you lose your will to live.
Now you've mingled with your demons and depression's your excuse
You have embraced your dark side, and now you blame your depression for your actions.
But your lack of conscious effort is a bourbon triple proof
You're not trying to change for the better, and you excuse your actions with alcohol.
You've expelled the for your lobby but they lurk behind the door
You've thrown out the people who could help you, and now you're alone with your problems.
It's a noose of your own making and it's rotten to the core
Your situation is bad, and it's your own fault it has gotten this way.
Are you too afraid of living to make a man's mistakes?
Are you too scared to take risks and make mistakes that could lead you to success?
Too afraid of dying 'cause you fear what lies in wait?
Are you so scared of death that you won't live your life to the fullest?
Too sad to see the truth never knowing what it takes?
Are you too unhappy to accept reality and put in the effort required to change your situation?
You've got the barrel fever, so let's take another pass
You're addicted to alcohol, so you keep drinking even though it's harming you.
You've cast up your accounts again and ruined your best hat
You've messed up your finances again and ruined something that you cared about.
You wanna take your final breath, but know not to commit
You want to die, but you're too scared to commit suicide.
You yearn for the great silence, so you climb the chair to bed
You want to escape from the noise and chaos of life, so you climb onto a chair to go to bed.
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