Paul Brady's "The Island"

Written 20 years ago, the lyrics of Paul Brady's "The Island" ring even more true today. In this song with additional commentary, Brady expresses the devastation and emotions that engulfed the people of Ireland in the early eighties. However, the wars, bombing, and fighting that are happening around us today, remind us of the mindset Brady was addressing. "If you are not with us, you are against us. Turning your back on your own." In this powerful piece, Brady truly does pierce through the emotional flak from an ordinary man's perspective, to touch the heart of the human soul.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• war
• politics
• Ireland
• Lebanon
• bombs

[Wexicanful]

I'm 21 years of age, straight male, i'm listenin to this cryin thinkin of the shit that goes on in the world, Paul, probably don't see this, but it'd honor me if you came to play in Wexford !

[dt2717]

I became aware of his music working at The Irish Pub in Tampa. Songs and Crazy Dreams was the cd, surely the most inspirational and brilliant work of genius that my ears will ever enjoy. All other recordings pale in comparison. But hey, that's just me....

[popeye84873]

very good

[SEAJEA6560]

T.AL , BRILL SONG TOWARDS DA BRITS...T.A.L

[SEAJEA6560]

oops , soory for da bursting of the channel..lol

[SEAJEA6560]

Paul Brady , a brill song-writer and Musician...And of course an Irish-man and supporter of the republican Movement, Class- vid , UPPA RA, and a happy new -year from Billy-Reid..,.,T.A.L

[SEAJEA6560]

Im a songwriter as well, we need those sad songs of loyalists killin catholics , Thank god for the "RA"

[SEAJEA6560]

Crack is Back,!!! "Ahem, I thought u never went away ...hehehe", hows it goin me bold auld muscle !!, hows ur mam keepin , i know ur dad died , so dont take me as a snotty nose kid waiting for a Tissue, Happy New Year to u and urs ...!!!

[cormaccrawley]

@montpelier42d I'm pretty sure such an amazing song could not have written without there being an element of personal truth behind its genius.

[crokiecola]

@Wexicanful it was never meant to be a sad song, it was never his intention listen more carefully

[montpelier42d]

Easy for Brady to sing it. People who lived in those times have a different view. Brady fecked-off to London and pontificated about peace from a safe distance. Good song, but I don't believe him.