Discover the story of the song > Minstrel Boy – Joe Strummer

The song tells the story of a young man, the minstrel boy, who goes to war and fights bravely, carrying his father's sword and his harp. He loves his country, and he sings songs about it. He dies in battle, but his spirit is never broken, and he refuses to let his harp be used by the enemy. The song praises his bravery and his commitment to freedom and justice.