Discover the story of the song > The Boys of the Old Brigade – Wolfe Tones

The protagonist is singing about his father, who is sad on Easter morning because he is remembering his time as a young man in the IRA (Irish Republican Army). The protagonist also longs to see the friends he fought with, who he calls the "boys of the old brigade". He thinks of the brave men who fought and died for Ireland's freedom, and hopes that heaven is watching over them.