Heroes from Our Past
Unveiling the Valiant Struggle: Heroes of Freedom and Honor
Lyrics
And so the story's told of a hearty group of men
Introduction to a group of brave men and their story
It's a tale of their triumphs and their woes
Describes the narrative of both triumphs and challenges
Be it raids and melees ancient or the modern worker's struggle
Highlights historical conflicts and contemporary workers' struggles
That inspires men to stand up for their rights
Emphasizes the inspiration for men to defend their rights
And should we fall down by the wayside in this ever-changing world
Acknowledges the challenges faced in a changing world
We can look back to these heroes of our past
Reflecting on historical heroes as a source of inspiration
With their staunch determination and ferocious iron will
Praises the determination and strong will of past heroes
No tyranny would quell them in their task
Asserts that no tyranny could suppress their resolve
It's an age-old situation with an ever-present message
Expresses a timeless message about the passage of time
That time and tide waiteth for no man
Emphasizes the inevitability of time's progression
So without fear of confrontation of the consequence of outcome
Encourages facing challenges without fear of consequences
It's for freedom and for happiness they toiled
States that the heroes toiled for freedom and happiness
An in looking to the future
Looks toward a better future without tyranny
We can see a better place where we can shake the yoke of tyranny for all
Describes a path paved by past generations against tyranny
It's been paved by generations who have gone now to their rest
Reflects on the dignity of those who came before
It's just remembrance of their dignity we ask
Asks for remembrance of the struggles of ancestors
So come on rally round this brave and valiant cause
Encourages support for a brave and noble cause
With tradition, pride, and honor at its core
Identifies tradition, pride, and honor as core values
With swords drawn to defend stood stood these noble-hearted men Faugh-an-ballagh
Describes the stance of noble-hearted men with drawn swords
Clear the way, me boys
Includes a rallying cry: "Clear the way, me boys"
Under perilous conditions with small hope of success
Describes challenging conditions and low hope for success
They left behind the lives that they once led
Heroes leave their previous lives behind
And by virtue of their fortitude and single-minded strength
Attributes success to fortitude and single-minded strength
They cleared the way for the people of today
Heroes pave the way for future generations
So when we think back to our ancestors respectfully we hark
Encourages respectful remembrance of ancestors
And thank the men whose struggle broke the chain it's a long road up ahead of us
Expresses gratitude for those whose struggles broke chains
Let's forge on while we're strong and leave our mark of honor once again
Encourages perseverance and leaving a mark of honor
So the story has been told and it comes now to an end
Signals the conclusion of the story
It's setting any era, any land
Highlights the universality of the story across eras and lands
When abusive tyrants force the hands of matters great or small
Mentions abusive tyrants forcing action, big or small
It inpires men to stand up for their rights
Reiterates the inspiration for standing up for rights
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