Flogging Molly has released six major studio albums, Swagger, Drunken Lullabies, Within a Mile of Home, Float, Speed of Darkness, and Life is Good as well as an independent live album entitled Alive Behind the Green Door. Also, they released a CD/DVD combo entitled Whiskey On A Sunday, which included a CD with acoustic tracks of many of the band's songs and a brand new studio track, "Laura". They have toured with the Warped Tour and Larry Kirwan's American Fléadh Festival. They also contributed to the Rock Against Bush project. Also, as of late they have done extensive touring with the self proclaimed Gypsy punk band, Gogol Bordello, which is also signed under SideOneDummy Records.
Their music is heavily influenced by such bands as The Pogues,The Dubliners, Johnny Cash and ranges from boisterous punk rock like the pirate-themed "Salty Dog" and "Seven Deadly Sins," or the defiant "What's Left of the Flag" and "Rebels of the Sacred Heart" to more somber songs like "Far Away Boys", "The Sun Never Shines (On Closed Doors)", or "Death Valley Queen". In the Whiskey On A Sunday DVD King describes the band's music as a '21st century version of The Dubliners.'
The driving forces behind the music tend to be Dave King's gravelly voice and Bridget's manic fiddling. Prior to forming Flogging Molly, Dave King was the vocalist for Fastway, a late 80s-early 90s heavy metal band, featuring guitarist Eddie Clarke of Motörhead.
The band released a DVD and a full-length album entitled "Whiskey on a Sunday" on July 25th 2006.
The DVD "Whiskey on a Sunday" contains a two hour documentary that gives viewers insight into how the band members found each other and also talks about the members' attitude towards life, events that have shaped their lives and their motivation for making music.
The band released "Float" on March 4, 2008. It includes the band's first two chart hits: "Requiem for a Dying Song" (#35 Billboard Modern Rock) and "Float" (#40 on the same chart). During the tour for the album, vocalist Dave King married the band's fiddle player Bridget Regan in Tokyo, Japan.
The Speed of Darkness Songfacts says the band's fifth album, Speed of Darkness was released on May 31, 2011 by the band's own record label, Borstal Beat Records.The set was recorded at Echo Mountain, an old church building turned recording studio in Asheville, North Carolina. It was produced by Ryan Hewitt, who has also worked with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Avett Brothers.
Life Is Good is the name of the sixth studio album by Flogging Molly that was released on 2 June 2017. Their first studio album in 6 years (following 2011's Speed of Darkness), it is also their first album to feature drummer Mike Alonso.
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Rise Up
Flogging Molly Lyrics
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But what is the answer for our cruelty
We punish a life 'til it's life ever after
Ever after the place that we all end up being
O' such is a morn' as this to awaken
Forgotten the hour that was yesterday
With a standing blow to the head of frustration
So let us rise up
Stand and be counted, stand and be counted
On that let's agree
Rise up
Dig out the cancer; dig out the cancer of futility
Many's the word that's been broken true anger
Lips that are sealed as the hour slips away
Belief is a joke to this lost generation
Building the walls as the mind segregates
But when all is said
The voice that is silent can't be heard
So let us rise up
Stand and be counted, stand and be counted
On that let's agree
Rise up
Dig out the cancer; dig out the cancer of futility
For we, we shall overcome, someday
So we bring the head of the ol' palace tribe
For there is the rapture that bleeds out a life
Hand over fist from their pulpit they spew
Liars they'll crumble not knowing the truth
But when all is said
The voice that is silent can't be heard
So let us rise up
Stand and be counted, stand and be counted
On that let's agree
Let us rise up
Dig out the cancer; dig out the cancer of futility
Rise up
Stand and be counted, stand and be counted
On that let's agree
Let us rise up
Dig out the cancer; dig out the cancer of all human greed
For we, we shall overcome
Rise up
Rise up
Rise up
Stand and be counted, stand and be counted
On that let's agree
Dig out the cancer; dig out the cancer of futility
The lyrics of Flogging Molly's song "Rise Up" call for action against the tyranny that is present in today's world. The song begins by questioning the concept of divine intervention and wonders what the answer to our cruelty is. It then goes on to criticize the complacency and inactivity of the masses, who fail to rise up against oppression. The chorus calls for the people to stand together and fight against the cancer of futility and human greed that corrupts society.
The singer then delves into the idea that anger and frustration are prevalent among people, yet their voices are not heard. Beliefs are considered a joke to the lost generation, who instead prefer building walls and segregating themselves. The bridge points out that those who have power refuse to listen to those who do not, leading to a silencing of the voiceless. The song concludes with a call to rise up and fight against this oppression, even if the fight seems futile.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rise Up" are a stirring call to action against tyranny and oppression. The song highlights the importance of standing together against injustice and opposing those who have become complacent in the face of suffering. It calls for unity and the belief that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, change is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
God you say is always the answer
Despite claiming that faith provides comfort and answers, the evils we commit appear to have no explanation in religious teachings.
But what is the answer for our cruelty
Given the cruelties we inflict upon others, what justification is there for such senseless violence?
We punish a life 'til it's life ever after
Our actions often result in a lifelong punishment for those who suffer from our cruelty.
Ever after the place that we all end up being
The consequences of our inhumane treatment may follow us long beyond our time on earth.
O' such is a morn' as this to awaken
The present moment serves as a stark reminder of the past and the consequences of our actions.
Forgotten the hour that was yesterday
The pain and trauma resulting from our cruelty often go unacknowledged and ignored as time passes.
With a standing blow to the head of frustration
The anger and frustration caused by our inhumane treatment can have a violent effect on its victims.
Divided we fall have you nothing to say?
We must unite and speak out against the injustices committed to prevent further harm and division.
So let us rise up
We must take action to stand up against the injustices that occur.
Stand and be counted, stand and be counted
We must make our voices heard and show our solidarity.
On that let's agree
We must work together to make a difference and oppose cruelty in all its forms.
Rise up
Dig out the cancer; dig out the cancer of futility
We must effectively challenge and eradicate the sense of powerlessness that arises from inaction.
Many's the word that's been broken true anger
Promises have been made and broken due to the harm caused by unchecked anger.
Lips that are sealed as the hour slips away
The silence and lack of action as time passes only allows further harm to be done.
Belief is a joke to this lost generation
The younger generation is disillusioned and cynical towards institutions such as religion that they once held in high regard.
Building the walls as the mind segregates
We have created mental barriers and a pervasive sense of isolation that only serves to divide us from each other.
The voice that is silent can't be heard
In order to make a change, we must speak out against injustice rather than remaining silent.
So we bring the head of the ol' palace tribe
The time has come for those in power to be held accountable for their actions.
For there is the rapture that bleeds out a life
The dangerous and unjust influence of those in power often leads to the loss of innocent lives.
Hand over fist from their pulpit they spew
The powerful often use their platforms to spread lies and venomous rhetoric that contributes to harmful beliefs and practices.
Liars they'll crumble not knowing the truth
The truth will ultimately prevail despite the efforts of those who seek to conceal it.
Let us rise up
Dig out the cancer; dig out the cancer of all human greed
We must root out the selfishness and greed that frequently drive these injustices.
We, we shall overcome
We must work together to triumph over the cruelty and prejudice that cause so much suffering.
Rise up
Rise up
Stand and be counted, stand and be counted
Let us rise up
Dig out the cancer; dig out the cancer of futility
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: INI KAMOZE, MICHAEL ANTHONY BENNETT, SLY DUNBAR, HANDEL WESLEY ALEXANDER TUCKER, PATRICK GEORGE ANTHONY BARRETT, ORVILLE BURRELL, MARK ANTHONY MYRIE, MAX ALFRED ELLIOTT, DIANA KING, ROSS KING, MICHAEL FARREN
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Informed financials
such a good song. It's a pitty it doesn't have more views!
laraity
one of my favourite flogging molly songs ;)
Mastermind9211
such a great song
Dwayne Rickard
Awesome song, great violin riff too.
Darth Malfoy
Celtic music that sounds like 18th and 19th century American music!
Daren Redman
Well this album sold really well so doesn't that count? lol
goobs
Dig out the cancer of all human greed. If OWS needed a tagline, that's it.