The Snake With Eyes Of Garnet is performed by Shane Macgowan and The Popes. The song mentions James Clarence Mangan (1803-1849). Mangan was born in Dublin and was plagued by alcoholism and poverty ...
The Snake With Eyes Of Garnet is performed by Shane Macgowan and The Popes. The song mentions James Clarence Mangan (1803-1849). Mangan was born in Dublin and was plagued by alcoholism and poverty throughout his life. He published some poems and articles under various pseudonyms. Alcoholism eventually took its toll and he died of malnutrition (brought on by cholera) utterly destitute. The song also talks about laudanum is an early opiate that was widely used medicinally throughout the 19th century until its addictive powers were fully appreciated and poitín refers to illegal Irish whiskey. The song is based around a hanging taking place in Dublin in 1819.
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A bloody brilliant piece. Probably the best lyrics that ever will be written. The descriptions in the video and info box are sure to help anyone not familiar with Ireland's history appreciate this song for how amazing it truely is.
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If you are a girl and pretty,with all my best.
The descriptions in the video and info box are sure to help anyone not familiar with Ireland's history appreciate this song for how amazing it truely is.
this snake cannot be tied
this snake cannot be tortured
nor hung nor crucified