Good Rats
Dropkick Murphys · Live On St. Patrick's Day [2010]
Sure they crawl around and scurry, yeah they're always on the run
But a rat sure likes a good time, just like you and me
Ill prove it with a tale about a rat-infested brewery
It started with a little lad named Vermin McCann
Who fell upon a drink that made him feel like quite a man
He rounded up his furry boys, though some wore a frown
They quickly changed their tune and they slammed a couple down
Chorus:
One, Two, One-Two-Three-Four!
Come on all you Good Rats, we'll send you to heaven
You'll find the Pearly Gates in the froth and the foam
Cause in these vats you've made quite a creation
A potion that turned the Guinness to gold!
Like mice behind a piper, rats from all around
Soon headed for this factory in old Dublin town
They surely heard the news about this fancy new rat-brew
They came, they saw, they had a taste, and knocked back a few
(Chorus)
The rats were in a tizzy, addicted to the bone
The hairy lugs were giddy, they were never goin home
Like a bunch of drunken pirates, prepared to walk the plank
They drank they sang they took a plunge, and in the beer they sank!
(Chorusx3)
Good Rats
Dropkick Murphys' "Good Rats" serves as a spirited anthem within their live recordings, capturing the band's signature blend of punk energy and traditional Irish folk instrumentation. Featured prominently on the 2010 album "Live On St. Patrick's Day," the track exemplifies the group's commitment to celebrating working-class culture and community spirit. With its driving rhythm and call-and-response vocals, the song reinforces the band's identity as a staple of the folk-punk genre, often performed at festivals and public gatherings to engage audiences in shared musical traditions. The recording reflects the band's ability to translate studio compositions into high-energy performances that resonate with their core demographic.