The State of Massachusetts

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Dropkick Murphys

Dropkick Murphys are an American punk rock band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. The band was initially signed to independent punk record label Hellcat Records, releasing five albums for the label, and making a name for themselves locally through constant touring and yearly St. Patrick's Day week shows, held in and around Boston. The 2004 single "Tessie" became the band's first and one of their biggest charting singles to date. The band's final Hellcat release, 2005's The Warrior's Code, included "I'm Shipping Up to Boston", which was featured in the Academy Award-winning movie The Departed and went on to become one of the band's biggest singles, one of their best-known songs, and an anthem for Boston sports teams. more »


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She had excuses and she just used them 
She was the victim of unspeakable abuses 
Her husband was violent, malicious and distant 
Her kids now belong to the state of Massachusetts

They've been taken away 
They've been taken away 

Billy was a bright one 
Tommy's off his head 
Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said 
I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past 
Send them both to DSS, now you had your chance 
The poison who stole your babies 
The judges took your rights 
You can have your children, or the night 

I suppose you've a victim 
I suspect you may have lied 
If you've lost all ambition won't you give this thing a try 
If you can't and you fail won't be the only loser 
These kid don't stand a chance with you in their future

They've been taken away
They've been taken away 

Billy was a bright one 
Tommy's off his head 
Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said 
I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past 
Send them both to DSS, now you had your chance 
The poison who stole your babies 
The judges took your rights 
You can have your children, or the night 

The poison stole your babies 
The tenants took your rides
You can have the children, or the day

Billy was a bright one 
Tommy's off his head 
Mother loved them both the same, at least that's what she said 
I don't predict the future, I don't care about the past 
Send them both to DSS, now you had your chance 
The poison stole your babies 
The judges took your rights 
You can have your children, or the night

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Written by: ALEXANDER BARR, TIMOTHY JOHN BRENNAN, KENNETH WILLIAM CASEY, MATHEW EDWARD KELLY, JAMES PATRICK LYNCH, MARC JOHN ORRELL

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