Discover the story of the song > The Dirty Glass – Dropkick Murphys

The protagonist sings about missing their former lover, whom they enjoyed seeing unhappy. They then talk about another lover, Darcy, who they welcomed with open arms but who left them heartbroken. Despite this, Darcy would always come back asking for more, and the protagonist would pour their pain into a dirty glass. There's also a mention of someone who courted the protagonist before, but they know all about their past and don't care. Overall, the song seems to be about heartache, unfaithfulness, and finding solace in alcohol.