By The Sign Of The Shattered Star Songtext / Lyric

As old IRA heroes go

You took a hell of a long time to die

When you past the hell down to your son

Did you look him in the eye?



And your son was courageous

The spirit of male was vast

And he never sang of empty lives

Where old friendships are cast






And your son was courageous

His feminine side was strong

You know, there' s more than brides

And bullets to the singing of a song



And if ever you should meet ruin

In one of Tara's bars

He'll cleanse your blood with merciful tears

By the sign of the shattered star



Santa Claus is coming to town…