They released their new CD/DVD 'Gloatin' and Snowboatin' on March 4. It was recorded live at their St. Patrick's Day show in 2006.
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The Tossers Lyrics
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Nothing matters anymore
All I can do is smile and know, know you know
What I'm thinking before
This is not the place it used to be
It always seems a dream
The place I live – it is not here
It's somewhere in between
Soldiers loom too keen to avoid
All the same guns, kneecaps, and donations run rampant
The argument keeps them employed
What parliament could stand to realize is that
They planted this troublesome seed
And we fed off of it and now it's all this-
If you really want talk, don't impede
Investments gone, small business disappears
When I look, I see no dreams, or dogma or rhetoric, or colors or campaigns
I see funerals and mother scream
I see hard men fall with pain in their eyes
I see conflict vanish in air and crumbled buildings
where men finally decides that they with that their dead were still there
I see a country who will not subsidize us and our own who won't stand in the way
Does Downing Street now turn its eyes on our people to see what we have to say
Well, wait for peace from Britain and stand up
For ourselves and nothing else but for our dead
Not for money, security, indoctrinations, donations or anything else ever said
To be recognized as a nation of people
Who struggled and fought to be free
Not as criminals, terrorists, or an inferior class
But as activists who fought tyranny
And echo these thoughts run throughout time
Lest they be forgot
That it was greed that let one people prevail
Left another behind to rot
If the investment now is agreed upon then there
Must be limitations on capitol countries are allowed
To procure, by Irish resource tax and relations
Unless, you want us covered in plastic
Like a Nashville tourist trap
Or your grandpa 70 years old and cavorting in a leprechaun suit like a sap
Fair business practice fair for all people,
So greed cannot set the stage
Along with the minimum, so they don't go crazy
Politicians and businessmen must have a maximum wage
Our differences far behind us
Nothing matters anymore
All I can do is smile and know, know you
Know what I'm thinking before
Doctrines Outdated by The Tossers is a song that speaks about the state of Ireland and the impact of politics and greed on the nation. The lyrics suggest that there is a sense of hopelessness and frustration amongst the people due to the lack of progress and investment in small businesses. The song starts by stating that differences no longer matter and the only thing one can do is smile and hope that the other person understands what they are thinking.
The lyrics then move on to talk about the current situation in Ireland where there is darkness, coldness, and looming soldiers that one cannot avoid. The argument is kept alive by politicians who benefit from it. The song suggests that the parliament needs to realize that they planted a troublesome seed and the people fed off it. The absence of dreams, dogma, or rhetoric is replaced by funerals and mother's screams. The singer sees a country that does not subsidize its people, leaving them to fend for themselves. The song calls for recognition of the Irish people as activists who fought for their freedom and not as criminals or terrorists.
The song concludes by suggesting that for progress to be made, there needs to be a fair business practice that benefits all people, not just a select few. Politics and businessmen must have a maximum wage to prevent greed from setting the stage. The last line echoes the opening, stating that all differences have been left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Our differences far behind us
The singer and the listener have moved past their past differences.
Nothing matters anymore
All the previous concerns they had are now gone, and they are focused on the present.
All I can do is smile and know, know you know
The singer and the listener understand each other very well now, and no further explanation is needed.
What I'm thinking before
The listener is able to anticipate the artist's thoughts before they are spoken out loud.
This is not the place it used to be
The current environment around the artist and the listener has changed.
It always seems a dream
The changes are surreal and unbelievable.
The place I live – it is not here
The singer feels disconnected from their physical surroundings due to the changes happening.
It's somewhere in between
The artist feels like they are in a state of limbo between the past and present.
It's too dark and cold to smile
The situation is no longer a happy one.
Soldiers loom too keen to avoid
The artist and the listener are aware of the presence of danger.
All the same guns, kneecaps, and donations run rampant
Violence and corruption are widespread and common.
The argument keeps them employed
Those in power are able to maintain their positions by fueling conflict and disagreement.
What parliament could stand to realize is that
The government should recognize that they are part of the problem.
They planted this troublesome seed
The government is responsible for creating the issues that exist now.
And we fed off of it and now it's all this-
The public has been influenced by the government's actions and it has resulted in the current situation.
If you really want talk, don't impede
The government needs to allow for open communication without hindrance.
Investments gone, small business disappears
Economic instability has caused investments to disappear and small businesses to fail.
When I look, I see no dreams, or dogma or rhetoric, or colors or campaigns
The singer is unable to see any positive changes happening.
I see funerals and mother scream
The singer sees the negative outcomes of violence and conflict.
I see hard men fall with pain in their eyes
The artist sees people who were once strong and determined suffer from the consequences of violence.
I see conflict vanish in air and crumbled buildings
The effects of conflict are visible in destroyed buildings and other physical damage.
where men finally decides that they with that their dead were still there
The artist sees people who continue to feel the effects of the loss of their loved ones.
I see a country who will not subsidize us and our own who won't stand in the way
The government does not provide support, and the public does not do anything to help either.
Does Downing Street now turn its eyes on our people to see what we have to say
The artist questions whether the government is paying attention to the public's concerns.
Well, wait for peace from Britain and stand up
The singer suggests that the public wait for the government to bring peace or take action themselves.
For ourselves and nothing else but for our dead
The singer wants peace for the sake of those who have lost their lives.
Not for money, security, indoctrinations, donations or anything else ever said
Peace should not be sought for any other reason but for the sake of peace itself.
To be recognized as a nation of people
The artist wants their people to be acknowledged as a unique and independent group of people.
Who struggled and fought to be free
The artist's people have fought for their independence and freedom.
Not as criminals, terrorists, or an inferior class
The singer wants their people to be treated as equals, not as inferior or criminal.
But as activists who fought tyranny
Instead, the singer wants their people to be recognized as freedom fighters and activists.
And echo these thoughts run throughout time
These ideas have been around for a long time and will continue to be important.
Lest they be forgot
The artist wants to make sure these ideas are not forgotten or ignored.
That it was greed that let one people prevail
The current situation was caused by the greed of some individuals or groups.
Left another behind to rot
The singer's people have been left behind as a result of this greed.
If the investment now is agreed upon then there
If a new investment plan is approved by the government,
Must be limitations on capitol countries are allowed
Countries with more economic power must have restrictions on their control and influence.
To procure, by Irish resource tax and relations
Resources should be procured from Ireland and taxed accordingly.
Unless, you want us covered in plastic
If this is not done, the country will become fake and inauthentic.
Like a Nashville tourist trap
The artist does not want their country to become a stereotypical tourist destination.
Or your grandpa 70 years old and cavorting in a leprechaun suit like a sap
The artist also does not want their culture to become a joke or caricature for others to exploit.
Fair business practice fair for all people,
Business practices should be fair and honest for everyone involved.
So greed cannot set the stage
Greed should not be the motivating factor for business decisions.
Along with the minimum, so they don't go crazy
There should also be regulations for the minimum wage to prevent inequality from worsening.
Politicians and businessmen must have a maximum wage
There should also be a cap on how much politicians and businessmen can earn to prevent corruption and greed.
All I can do is smile and know, know you
Despite all the issues, the artist and the listener understand each other and are able to smile together.
Contributed by Hunter N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.