Discover the story of the song > The State of Massachusetts – Dropkick Murphys

The lyrics are about a woman who has had her children taken away by the state of Massachusetts because of her husband's abusive behavior and her own excuses. The protagonist, who may be a social worker or someone involved in the case, believes that the children are better off without her. The chorus repeats that the kids have been taken away and the mother has lost her rights, but she has a chance to change and get her children back.