Better Days
An aggressive folk/punk hybrid coined Ag-FO, The Dirges have shared the sta… Read Full Bio ↴An aggressive folk/punk hybrid coined Ag-FO, The Dirges have shared the stage with some of the worlds top bands including, Flogging Molly, Millencolin, Spyder Stacey from The Pogues and The Briggs. Their live show can turn the most ardent music critic into a beer drinking dancing fool! Here's a little history: In 2001, Francis and Pete found a four track underneath the tire wall of a friend's rent-a-wreck and started writing songs. After many raucous all-nighters, they decided to round up some friends who could play and The Dirges were formed. The Dirges were so named in tribute to friends and family lost. Francis, The Dirges front man, thinks of himself as a classically trained antagonist who decided to spread his word through music. He was born and raised in the small factory town of Schenectady NY where a love for tradition and hard work were pounded into him during his formative years. He became a bartender, a chef, and a man whose songs recognize that the stumbling sadness of life needs an energetic nod from time to time. They may well rile you into a frenzy before the tears begin to flow. Bass player , Tall Pete finally found his calling when he started working with Fran.He picked up the bass and discovered his natural rhythm. His driving bass lines are the bedrock for The Dirges deeply layered reality. Although she was a fan, Alicia Allen didn't join the band until 2003 when Fran and Pete got into an altercation after one of her solo shows. Fran encountered a broken pint glass to the tendon in his hand and enlisted Alicia to cover the rhythm guitar during his recovery. They decided to keep her when they discovered that she's always willing to learn and play new instruments when needed. Now she is playing guitar, mandolin, and flute. Marc Strommer joined the band in late 2005. He plays lead guitar and lap steel and has become a cornerstone of the bands new sound. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston and a member of L.A.'s Dan Band and The Rays. Marc's talent, and more so his attitude towards music and life, have been a driving force in The Dirges recent endeavors. On drums, Bill "Stuhlly" Brennenstuhl has been making his living as a drummer since attending Berklee school of music. Stuhlly has performed with the likes of Hypnotic Clambake, Mike Gordon, and The Fourhorseman. His driving beats and inventive fills are a perfect fit for The Dirges rambunctious style of music and Fran's heartfelt working class lyrics. 2009 was a great year for the band. They've had their music placed in several shows and movies including "Boondock Saints 2 All Saints Day" and The Dudesons on MTV. On 2010 they were included in the Amazon MP3 top selling soundtrack to BDS2 with 4 songs and embarked on the sold out Boondock Saints 10yr anniversary tour in Feb/March.They'll be heading out on their first Headlining club tour in Oct to the East Coast and have been ask to perform at The Candian Music Fest in Toronto March 9-13th 2011..In a world where music is inundated with samples and pitch correction The Dirges let the listener remember that there is beauty in the fallible nature of the human race and that blood still flows in the veins of rock-n-roll.

Better Days
The Dirges Lyrics


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You, my friend, must realize
The time we have won't last
You can't erase the past
Lord knows I've tried
There are times I've been weighed down
Black and blue inside me
Old wounds still residing
Beneath my skin

So let's raise a glass
To better days
Forget the past
And our wicked ways
Let me just sing
This one last song
And make this feelin' last
All night long

A fresh start is what you need
So let's begin again
I will be your friend
From this day on
You can rely upon me
If you ever need to
I will help you get through
And find your way

So let's raise a glass
To better days
Forget the past
And our wicked ways
Let's sing together
This one last song
And make this feelin' last
All night long

Forgive yourself
Know all is well
Dust yourself off
And tell your blues
To go to hell

So let's raise a glass
To better days
Forget the past
And our wicked ways
Let me just sing
This one last song
And make this feelin' last
All night long

So let's raise a glass
To better days
Forget the past
And our wicked ways
Let me just sing
This one last song
And make this feelin' last
All night




All night
All night long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Dirges's song "Better Days" are about moving on from the past and looking forward to a better future. The singer is addressing a friend, telling them that they need to realize that the time they have won't last and that they can't erase the past. The singer has tried and has been weighed down by old wounds still residing beneath their skin. They raise a glass to better days and forget the past and their wicked ways.


The song encourages the listener to forgive themselves, know all is well, and dust themselves off. The lyrics offer a fresh start and a chance to begin again. The singer pledges to be their friend from this day on and to help them get through and find their way. They sing together, and the feeling lasts all night. The song's message is one of hope and optimism, encouraging the listener to let go of the past and move forward with a positive attitude.


Overall, "Better Days" is an uplifting song that speaks to anyone who's struggling to let go of the past and move forward with their life. The song emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, friendship, and hope. It encourages the listener to embrace the future and let go of the past, reminding them that better days are ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

You, my friend, must realize
You need to understand, my dear friend


The time we have won't last
The time we have is limited


You can't erase the past
You cannot change what has already happened


Lord knows I've tried
I have attempted to change the past, but it is not possible


There are times I've been weighed down
There have been moments when I have felt burdened and overwhelmed


Black and blue inside me
There are emotional wounds that still hurt me deeply


Old wounds still residing
Those emotional hurts from the past still affect me today


Beneath my skin
Those emotional wounds are an internal struggle


So let's raise a glass
Let us take a moment to celebrate


To better days
To a future that is brighter and less painful


Forget the past
Leave the past behind and move forward


And our wicked ways
To leave behind negative behaviour and lifestyles


Let me just sing
Allow me to express myself through song


This one last song
This final song of the night


And make this feelin' last
And continue this feeling of celebrating and joy


All night long
For the rest of the night


A fresh start is what you need
What you require is a new beginning


So let's begin again
We should start anew


I will be your friend
I will support and be here for you


From this day on
From this moment forward


You can rely upon me
You can trust and count on me


If you ever need to
When you require help


I will help you get through
I will assist you in overcoming your struggles


And find your way
And guide you to the right path


Forgive yourself
Let go of self-blame


Know all is well
Everything is okay


Dust yourself off
Pick yourself up after a difficult experience


And tell your blues
And dismiss your negative feelings


To go to hell
To banish them entirely from your thoughts and emotions


All night
For the entire night


All night
Until the morning light


All night long
For the entire night until morning arrives




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One of my favorite drinking songs

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My new favorite song!

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only drink to, if your true.

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