"The Ballad of Mike Moran" genre: World/Folk Cover Songs
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	NEW YORK FIREMAN'S DEFIANT MESSAGE IMMORTALIZED IN THIS TERRIFIC IRISH FIGHTING SONG - PLAYED ON OVER 1,000 RADIO STATIONS TO DATE
	CD: The Ballad of Mike Moran   Label: The Chamber-Made Brigade Credits: Doug Cogan & Christopher Storc
	Story Behind the Song NEW YORK FIREMAN'S DEFIANT MESSAGE IMMORTALIZED IN AN IRISH FIGHTING SONG The memorable American battle cry after 9-11 was raised by Mike Moran, a NYC Firefighter, who lost his brother and many friends in the World Trade Center attack, when he made the startling announcement at the Concert for New York at Madison Square Garden: "Osama bin Laden, you can kiss my royal Irish ass!" The quote struck a chord with Irish firefighters, police officers, rescue workers, but it was also an empowering statement for millions of ordinary citizens. Lyrics I am Irish and was proud to serve with other firemen, Who gave their lives for us that day, each one of them a friend, In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass, Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass. They’re the bravest men I’ve known, and I’ll miss them every day, I will keep them in my heart, so they’re never far away, In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass, Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass, You’ll pay the price, but first you’ll kiss my royal Irish ass. Never thinking of their safety, only saving other lives, They never made it home to see their daughters, sons, or wives, In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass, Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass. They’re the bravest men I’ve known, and I’ll miss them every day, I will keep them in my heart, so they’re never far away, In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass, Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass, You’ll pay the price, but first you’ll kiss my royal Irish ass. Try to take our freedom, and you’ve made a big mistake, The Spirit of America, you’re never going to break, In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass, Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass. They’re the bravest men I’ve known, and I’ll miss them every day, I will keep them in my heart, so they’re never far away, In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass, Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass, You’ll pay the price, but first you’ll kiss my royal Irish ass.

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