My pockets are all empty, and I'm glad to be alive It's early in the morning now, and the sun is rising, shining directly in my eyes. Well, it's six in the morning now, the sun is in my eyes Let's go to the pubs and dominate this town, show everyone what we're made of. We're gonna go down to the pubs, and take this fucking town We're going to have a wild and crazy time tonight, and go after anyone and anything that gets in our way. We're gonna go out nuts tonight, chasing down the browns I want to go out and have a blast, and make a statement by taking over this town. I'm in the mood to hit the streets, and paint the fuckers red I'm feeling adventurous and ready to go out and party, that's what I just said. I'm in the mood to hit the streets, that's what I bloody said Let's have a wild and crazy night, and conquer this town together. Let's do this again, just like the old times, you and me together. I've heard that you're doing well, so what's new in this town? Tell me about it. I hear that you've been doing good, what's the story with this place? It's been a while since I've seen you and I'm glad to see your smiling face again. It sure has been a long time since I've seen your pretty face I haven't seen you in a long time, come closer and catch up with me, my friend. I haven't seen you in a while, come over here, my friend It's been a while since we've seen each other, so tell me, where have you been and how have you been doing? Hey there, where you going to, how the hell you been? The final gesture is a toast to their friendship and the night they shared, a moment of gratitude for the good times and the memories they will carry with them. The singer assures his friend that they will meet again, even if it means descending into the depths of hell. They are exhausted, broke, and probably hungover, but they are filled with a sense of triumph and camaraderie. The climax of the song comes with the dawn, as the group stumbles out of the last pub and faces the reality of the morning. They chase down anyone who gets in their way, visiting every pub in town and raising a glass to life. The second verse is even more energetic than the first, as the singer describes their exploits in vivid detail. He urges his friend to join him in his quest for adventure, and together they set off on their wild journey. The singer declares his intentions to hit the streets and party hard, determined to make the most of the night. The chorus is an invitation to let loose and go wild, painting the town red and leaving a trail of mayhem in their wake.Īs the song progresses, the tempo builds and the lyrics become more frenzied. The singer greets his friend with enthusiasm, eager to hear about their recent adventures and share in the fun. The lyrics capture the excitement of a night out on the town with an old friend, catching up on old times and getting into trouble. Yes, several selections from the live CD are also included on the "best of" disc however, the comparison and contrast between the studio and stage is noteworthy and deserving of a nearly two hour listen.The Mahones's song "Paint The Town Red" is a raucous punk-rock anthem about the joys of living life to the fullest. An energetic date, it concentrates more on the Irish folk-punk style that first attracted attention to this band. It was recorded in September of 2000, prior to the release of Here Comes Lucky. The 17 tracks on Paint the Town Red are a suitable and accurate introduction to this band, but the real key to this release is the bonus live CD entitled Live at the Horseshoe. Song's like "Across the USA," "Draggin' the Days," and "Drunken Lazy Bastard," are reflective of their raucous yet infectious style that has endeared them, not only to their Canadian brethren, but also to those in the know in both Europe and the United States. While those may be the two most obvious influences at their respective stages in development, the Mahones have still carved their own unique style and etched their name firmly into the Canadian musical landscape. It quite clearly chronicles their gradual shift away from Pogues-clones and toward Tom Petty-like heartland rockers. This best of the Mahones release covers their most beloved songs from their 1994 Celtic rock debut Draggin' the Days through their 2001 roots rocker Here Comes Lucky.
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