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In a time of rabid social media, false news, and grotesque over-opinions, it's time to stand up and say enough is enough. No one walks in your shoes, but you.

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All too long we have waited for
Hidden truth behind the door
It's time to stand up for what's right
Roll up your sleeves and join the fight
We will stand and we won't fall
Gonna rise above it all
We'll be the first ones in the ring
Cause we won't fall for anything

And this is our anthem

We have had it up to here
Won't give in to doubt and fear
Won't let shit get in our way
Let it be known we're here to stay
Gonna practice what we preach
This resolve you can't defeat
Not gonna fall for false pretense
This is your life swing for the fence

So busy lying to each other
Instead of standing with your brother
So sick and tired of the same old shit
I'm done with it

We will fight and we won't lose
Unsubjected to your views
Gonna raise our voices loud
Cause we're not just sheep in the crowd
Won't be locked up in your cage
Time to break out, time to rage
We'll be the ones to make the call
Cause we won't settle for fuck all

And this is our anthem
And this is our anthem now

When the gobshites come for you
There is nothing left to do
But choose to die upon your feet
Or live your life down on your knees
Come prepared and don't pretend
It's your right you should defend
There is no one wearing a crown
We're not the type to be held down

And this is our anthem

All too long we've waited for
Hidden truth behind the door
It's time to stand up for what's right
Roll up your sleeves and join the fight
We will stand and we won't fall
Gonna rise above it all
We'll be the first ones in the ring
Cause we won't fall for anything

So raise your voice and ring the rafters
It's time to curse out all these bastards
Try as they might you know we just won't break
Had all we can take

This is our anthem
This is our anthem
This is our anthem
This is our anthem

credits

from It Had to be Done, track released March 3, 2023
Rakish O'Maolegain - Acoustic guitars
Rover O'Maolegain - Banjo
Ramble O'Maolegain - Mandolin
Rebel O'Maolegain - Irish Bouzouki
Rollie O'Maolegain - Bodhran
Reeds O'Maolegain - Pipes
Riot O'Maolegain - Bass guitars
Ruín O'Maolegain - Electric guitar
Rage O'Maolegain - Drums
Reject O'Maolegain - Face noises

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O'Maolegain, a "celtified" surname derived from half-hisrorical, half fictitious origins and the term "Rake", used in a historical context, is a term short for "rakehell". A man who was habituated to immoral conduct, wasting his fortune on gambling, drink, women and song. Which defines this project to the letter. ... more

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