For Boston
Dropkick Murphys Lyrics


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For Boston for Boston, we sing our proud refrain for Boston
For Boston 'tis wisdom's earthly fame
For here are all one and our hearts are true
And the towers on the heights reach the heavens own blue
For Boston for Boston 'til the echoes ring agin!

For Boston for Boston thy glory is our own
For Boston for Boston 'tis here that truth is known
And ever with a right shall our heirs be found




'Til time shall be no more and thy work is crowned
For Boston for Boston thy glory is our own!

Overall Meaning

The song "For Boston" by Dropkick Murphys is a tribute to the city of Boston and its proud heritage. It begins by declaring that the city's glory is undeniable – as it is the home of wisdom's earthly fame. The lyrics describe how all people of Boston are united in their pride and their hearts are true to the city. The towers on the heights that reach the heavens own blue symbolize the city's strength and power. The chorus repeats the title line twice, ending with the phrase "‘til the echoes ring again," emphasizing the unshakable bond that the city has with its proud inhabitants.


The second verse repeats the idea that Boston's glory is the people's own. Here, the city is described as the place where truth is known, where right is always upheld, and where heirs shall always be found. The mention of time being "no more" highlights the immortality of Boston's legacy – that it will live on forever in the hearts of those who love it. The chorus is repeated again, driving home the idea that Boston's glory belongs to everyone and will echo through the ages.


Overall, "For Boston" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the glory, strength, and perseverance of the city and its people. It is a reminder that even in the darkest times, the spirit of Boston will never be broken.



Line by Line Meaning

For Boston for Boston, we sing our proud refrain for Boston
We proudly sing our song for Boston, expressing our love and devotion to this great city


For Boston 'tis wisdom's earthly fame
The wisdom and intellect the city embodies gives it a reputation that extends beyond its borders


For here are all one and our hearts are true
In Boston, we are all united and our loyalty to the city is unwavering


And the towers on the heights reach the heavens own blue
The tall buildings of Boston go up so high they seem to be touching the sky


For Boston for Boston 'til the echoes ring agin!
We will continue to sing for Boston until we hear our echoes ring through the streets


For Boston for Boston thy glory is our own
We take pride in the accomplishments of the city and see them as our own


For Boston for Boston 'tis here that truth is known
Boston is known for its honesty and as a place where truth is valued


And ever with a right shall our heirs be found
Future generations will continue to uphold the values of Boston with honor and respect


'Til time shall be no more and thy work is crowned
The legacy of Boston will continue to thrive and be recognized for its achievements for eternity


For Boston for Boston thy glory is our own!
Once again, we acknowledge Boston's achievements as our own and are proud to be a part of this great city.




Lyrics © SPIRIT TWO SMA
Written by: Alexander Barr, Kenneth Casey, Matthew Kelly

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Magnus Larsen

for boston, for boston we sing our proud refrain
For boston, for boston, 'tis wisdom's earthly fame
For here all are one and our hearts are true
And the towers on the heights reach the heavens' own blue
For boston, for boston 'til the echoes ring again!

For boston, for boston thy glory is our own
For boston, for boston 'tis here that truth is known
And ever with a right shall our heirs be found
'til time shall be no more and thy work is crowned
For boston, for boston thy glory is our own!



All comments from YouTube:

Magnus Larsen

for boston, for boston we sing our proud refrain
For boston, for boston, 'tis wisdom's earthly fame
For here all are one and our hearts are true
And the towers on the heights reach the heavens' own blue
For boston, for boston 'til the echoes ring again!

For boston, for boston thy glory is our own
For boston, for boston 'tis here that truth is known
And ever with a right shall our heirs be found
'til time shall be no more and thy work is crowned
For boston, for boston thy glory is our own!

Chris Wilkinson

This song makes me feel like a proud Bostonian even though I have never even been there😂😂😂

Andrew Sinclair

I was just there the other day and it's really cool but driving is a nightmare.

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Kattmat

With a heart a bit of disrupted, I kindly send those condolences to show my Support and Respect, Respect for the whole city of Boston, and the Support of prayers for the relatives to killed victims, and injured victims. Respect & Support from Sweden.

Billy Monroe

Just landed in Boston and this is the song that came to mind

leper73

Fun fact: this is Boston College's fight song.

King Hayabusa

I used to hate Boston and then I crossed paths with this amazing woman, who was born in raised in that very city. Can't be that bad of a place.

Tomasz

amazing.. still... after so many years

doktaorkenstein

playing the shit out of this tonight. and raising a glass.

Random ChaosRefusionate Vectoria Metadynamica

Guitar's strings are well Tightenend again!

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