Discover the story of the song > Yesterday’s Rebel – the o’reillys and the paddyhats

The protagonist is reminiscing about their past as a rebellious person and member of the IRA who fought for Irish independence. They feel regret for their actions, including killing a police officer, and acknowledge that their past choices have led them to a bad place. The protagonist's father visits and reminds them of their past mistakes, leading the protagonist to want to make amends and save others from making the same mistakes.