And yet, the Paddys have adopted it for St. While this song feels like an explosive ode to every Irish pub in the world, it was actually created as a stab at the influx of Irish pubs opening up in Austrailia. This tune begs the question.why can't we all just get along and sing together while we're drinking? 5. The 'drunken lullabies' in the chorus refers to conflicts and how, once they're over, they're often recounted in pub songs. This rockin' Flogging Molly song brings all the mischievous vibes! But ultimately, it's an anti-war song about how there's always an endless cycle of battles going on in the world. The first track on U2’s War, 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' was responsible for breaking the band into the USA thanks to the heavy rotation the video (from Under a Blood Red Sky) received on MTV. In this song, U2 conveys their stance against violence. They were there to rally against internment (imprisonment without trial or evidence) of controversial political figures. 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' - U2Īrguably U2's most famous track from the 80s, 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' references the Bloody Sunday incident in Derry, Ireland - where British troops shot and killed unarmed civil rights protesters and bystanders in 1972. If this song is too heavy for you, we recommend switching to The Cranberries' track 'Dreams' instead. O'Riordan's vocals on every chorus are chilling. Dolores O'Riordan wrote the song during the band’s English tour in 1993 in memory of two young boys, Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball, who were killed in an IRA bombing in Warrington, England. Okay, so maybe this one is a bit depressing when you think about it, but Irish history is important! 'Zombie' is The Cranberries' biggest hit, and recounts the violence in “The Troubles”: the decades-long conflict in Northern Ireland between nationalists (mainly self-identified as Irish or Roman Catholic) and unionists (mainly self-identified as British or Protestant). Just be careful not to lose your leg while climbing up the topsails when you're celebrating. Patrick's Day shenanigans without blasting this energetic, sea shanty-esque hit from The Departed! We all know Boston is famous for its pub culture and heavy Irish community, so 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' fits in pretty well with the holiday.

'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' - Dropkick MurphysĬ'mon - you can't get through St. You'll find songs old and new, rockin' and acoustic, serious and funny, and from Irish artists and non-Irish musicians alike! Without further ado, let's dive into our musical pot of gold. Below are 12 songs we love blasting loud and proud on St. Whether you're creating an Irish pride playlist today, an Irish band looking for tracks to play at your local pub, or a non-Irish person just trying to blend in with the drunken crowd while they're belting out traditional folk songs, we've got you covered. And what washes all that tasty food down your gullet? Why, some good ol' Irish songs to blast in the background! Patrick’s Day! Whether you're Irish or not, we hope you're celebrating with some soda bread, corned beef, Irish curry fries, and a good ol' pint of Guinness.

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