Michael O'reilly
Remedy · Other Songs - Remedy
(Anderson/Meyer)
Michael O'Reilly he's a desperate man
Fighting for his liberty
Michael O'Reilly he's a dangerous man
Fighting for his family
Michael O'Reilly he's a peaceful man
He's not a man too shy
Michael O'Reilly he believes in life
So he's not afraid to die
CHORUS
Hey Hey Hey
Don't be sad today
The people always win in the end
There'll come a day
The guns rust away
And Ireland will be free again
Michael O'Reilly truly loves his land
He loves it with his heart and soul
To his family he's a patriot
A rebel by the law he is called
There is only so far you can beat a dog
Before he turns around to bite
There's only so long you'll abuse a man
Before he stands up to fight
CHORUS X2 Repeat
CHORUS X2 Repeat
Sing it
Hey Hey Hey
Hey
There'll come a day
Michael O'Reilly he's a desperate man
Fighting for his liberty
Michael O'Reilly he's a dangerous man
Fighting for his family
Michael O'Reilly he's a peaceful man
He's not a man too shy
Michael O'Reilly he believes in life
So he's not afraid to die
CHORUS
Hey Hey Hey
Don't be sad today
The people always win in the end
There'll come a day
The guns rust away
And Ireland will be free again
Michael O'Reilly truly loves his land
He loves it with his heart and soul
To his family he's a patriot
A rebel by the law he is called
There is only so far you can beat a dog
Before he turns around to bite
There's only so long you'll abuse a man
Before he stands up to fight
CHORUS X2 Repeat
CHORUS X2 Repeat
Sing it
Hey Hey Hey
Hey
There'll come a day
Michael O'reilly - Remedy
Remedy's 'Michael O'reilly' stands as a defining track from the Northern Irish post-punk revival of the 1980s. The song showcases the band's signature blend of driving rhythms, melodic guitar lines, and socially conscious lyrics that critiqued the political landscape of Belfast. Released during a period of intense cultural ferment, the recording captures the raw energy and melodic sophistication that characterized Remedy's discography. It remains a staple of the genre, reflecting the era's fusion of punk attitude with traditional Irish musical elements. The track exemplifies how the band translated regional identity into a broader musical statement that continues to resonate with fans of the genre today.