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Artist/Band: Wings
Lyrics for Song: Give Ireland Back to the Irish
Lyrics for Album: Wild Life [1971]



Give Ireland back to the Irish

Don't make them have to take it away

Give Ireland back to the Irish

Make Ireland Irish today



Great Britian, you are tremendous

And nobody knows like me

But really, what are you doing

In the land across the sea



Tell me, how would you like it

If on your way to work

You were stopped by Irish soliders

Would you lie down, do nothing

Would you give in, go berserk



Give Ireland back to the Irish

Don't make them have to take it away

Give Ireland back to the Irish

Make Ireland Irish today



Great Britian and all the people

Say that people must be free

And meanwhile, back in Ireland

There's a man who looks like me



And he dreams of god and country

And he's feeling really bad

And he's sitting in a prison

Say, should he lie down, do nothing

Should give in or go mad



Give Ireland back to the Irish

Don't make them have to take it away

Give Ireland back to the Irish

Make Ireland Irish today



Give Ireland back to the Irish

Don't make them have to take it away

Give Ireland back to the Irish

Make Ireland Irish today


Give Ireland Back to the Irish

Give Ireland Back to the Irish stands as a defining track from Wings' 1971 debut album, Wild Life. The song captures the raw energy of the band's early formation, featuring Paul McCartney's distinctive vocals alongside the driving rhythm section that characterized their initial recordings. As a political anthem, the track reflects the turbulent social climate of the era, offering a direct commentary on national identity without relying on complex musical arrangements. It remains a significant song in McCartney's post-Beatles discography, showcasing the group's ability to blend rock instrumentation with topical songwriting. The recording highlights the collaborative spirit of Wings during their formative years, establishing a sonic template that would evolve through subsequent albums like Band on the Run.


Album Lyrics: Wild Life [1971]


Wings
"Wild Life [1971]"


1. Mumbo
2. Bip Bop
3. Love Is Strange
4. Wild Life
5. Some People Never Know
6. I Am Your Singer
7. Bip Bop Link
8. Tomorrow
9. Dear Friend
10. Mumbo Link
11. Give Ireland Back to the Irish