Irish blood, English heart, This I'm made of
There is no one on earth I'm afraid of
And no regime can buy or sell me
I've been dreaming of a time when
To be English is not to be baneful
To be standing by the flag not feeling shameful, Racist or partial
Irish blood, English heart, This I'm made of
There is no one on earth I'm afraid of
And I will die with both of my hands untied
I've been dreaming of a time when
The English are sick to death of Labour, And Tories
And spit upon the name Oliver Cromwell
And denounce this royal line that still salute him,
And will salute him forever.
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Review about Irish Blood, English Heart for you all... | Reviewer: Anonymous | 10/4/09
it's not a denounce..., but it's a dream. i've got galician blood, and basque heart. i know what he's talking about, 'cause i'm also divided into two parts. riding among them it's everytime hard, and has always to take one through a stretch patch of dreams... he knows about irish history, as i know about galician history. it's not hate, but you can put love for truth inside...
Cromwell - hero or villain? | Reviewer: Anonymous | 8/28/09
The title is unpromising as it sounds anti-Irish - which it clearly isn't. Like the title, the overall effect of the lyric is confused. To make matters worse, Cromwell was a democratic hero in England but is understandably viewed as a murderous villain in Ireland.That can never change either way but at the end of the day it is dead history in 2009 and we can surely put it behind us. Good English hearts are already doing a lot to replace the old crude racist animosity to the Irish over here - I think this is what Morrissey is on about and he's right.
To Sam and the previous lady on the opposing side I would say you are both Irish at the end of the day and must surely have something in common.There have been crimes on all sides in the conflict. Let's put this old hateful division firmly behind us now we have the Peace Process and work together for a peaceful and really fair solution.
This is a great song. | Reviewer: Alyssa | 8/19/09
I honestly think that people should appreciate the knowledge of this song. And not to fight about what you think. To love one another for who they are. It doesn't matter about race, we are all people. We should all treat eachother with respect. I think people are very childish. Morrissey has a very good perspective on things. Appreciate please. Some people are utterly and outrageously mean on these comments, when we should all get along.
other morrisey songs | Reviewer: lzoril | 11/16/08
hi pedro, im spanish too and as most of spanish ppl my english is horrible,so sorry to everyone for that before start my post.
If you listen to other Morrisey songs you will find the answer to your question about the political tendence of this great artist. Songs as "I will see you in far-off places" or the first phrase of "You have killed me" that says: "Pasolini is me", comparing himself with Pier Paolo Pasolini, that was an artist afiliated to Italian Communist Party (PCI).Most of pasolini`s films and poetry talk about homosexuality (because he was gay).
what it means | Reviewer: zachary | 11/10/08
He's not being fascist at all Pedro. He's just saying that to be English seems to have no pride. He's dreaming of a time when we can feel proud of being English as many other cultures do. The bit at the end (I'm dreaming of a time when
The English are sick to death of Labour, And Tories) is about English (and British I suppose) politics and that he wishes the English would get rid of the Tories and Labour and denounce the monarchy. Oliver Cromwell was a Puritan who overthrew the monarchy around the 1650 mark
I´m spanish living in Spain. I like very much the music of morrissey. but listening the lyrics, sounds with lots of messeges. I dont know very well the history of england (no even speak english) but morrissey seems fascist or something like this. for example the song The national say: "england for the english" in fact seems racist.
And "Irish Blood, English Heart". what is going on?
sorry if I am saying nonsences but i speak inglish very very little.
Elaine carroll, I hope you're winding everyone up or you're an ignorant twat. It really pisses me off when people say that shit. The IRA serve no purpose -Catholics in the North aren't discriminated against and Protestants have a right to be there. They're criminals, murderers and a disgrace on our nation. Anti English sentiment pisses me off so much, what do you think it's gonna achieve?
Happy St. Patrick's Day England. Have a hug. Thanks for giving the parents of all of the smiths (I believe???) homes...
Kevin Rudd Australian P.M just apologized to the aboriginals, an official British apology mightn't go amiss though, I might be wrong but I don't think there's been one..
Know the world outside | Reviewer: Ivan Lopez | 11/2/07
I think is a great song because it does not only talks about the proud of being Irish or English, but the origins of any race.
I am mexican and I I've been dreaming of a time when the american are sick to death, and spit upon the name of Tonatzin (ancient mexican god of earth),
But I will have to live like that forever
Irish blood English heart | Reviewer: Senar | 9/13/07
I have only recently been introduced into the Morrissey world....I didn't think too much of his stuff...BUT THE I REALLY LISTENED.....My personal favourite is "You Have Killed Me".....but this one is right up there....!!! A life time of history in under 3 minutes. Go there Moz!! And for the record....I am.... Turkish Blood, English Heart, this I'm made of.
Atlantic Celts | Reviewer: john | 9/5/07
At a time when the ¨thoroughly¨ Anglo-Saxon English are rediscovering their Atlantic Celt heritage, Morrissey´s timing couldn´t be better. I´m Irish with great-grandparents from the Scottish highlands and a great great granny from Lanchashire. I like to think I qualify for ´Irish blood English heart¨ just ´cos I love the song! Republican love to all the English brothers and sisters!
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