State of Massachusetts

Dropkick Murphys

About State of Massachusetts

"The State of Massachusetts" is a song by American rock band Dropkick Murphys. It was released on February 4, 2008 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, The Meanest of Times. The song is about the effects of drugs on individuals and their families. "The State of Massachusetts" was one of the 100-most-played songs on U. S. modern rock radio in October 2007. By January 2008, the song had become one of the 60-most-played alternative rock songs in the United States. The song was #83 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. It is the theme song to the MTV show Nitro Circus. The music video was filmed on location in the unused and abandoned Curley Auditorium on the Long Island Health Campus in Boston Harbor. The auditorium is located right next to one of the City of Boston's largest emergency homeless shelters, the Long Island Shelter. In 2013, six years after its release, the song made its first chart appearance on a Billboard chart when it peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart following the Boston Marathon bombings. 


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

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"State of Massachusetts" by the Dropkick Murphys is characterized as a blend of Punk and Celtic Rock genres.
Release Information
The song was released in 2007 as the second single from their sixth studio album,"The Meanest of Times."
Chart Achievement
Upon its release, "State of Massachusetts" managed to reach number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the few songs by the band to achieve such commercial success.
TV Use
The song was used as the theme song for the reality TV show "Nitro Circus," which ran on MTV from 2009 to 2012.
Lyrics Content
The song's lyrics address the issue of children in the foster care system, as the band members were passionate about the topic due to their own personal experiences.
Composition
Much like other songs by the band, "State of Massachusetts" blends traditional Irish music instruments like the tin whistle and the bagpipes with aggressive punk rock guitars and drums.
Live Performances
The band often performs this song live, and it has become one of the most popular in their repertoire.
Origin
The Dropkick Murphys are from Quincy, Massachusetts, which gives the song a further personal touch.
Recognition
The song is often recognized for its catchy, sing-along chorus: "The state of Massachusetts, a place you'll surely miss."
Critical Response
The track received positive reviews from critics, who praised its energetic performance and social message.

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