I got this song from a CD by a local Celtic band, Shanahy. I don't know how old the song is. Any background info would be appreciated on the song or its author, Richard Thompson.

The New Saint George

The time has come for action
Leave your satisfaction
Can't you hear St. George's tune
St. George's tune is calling you on
Freedom was your mother
So fight for one another
Leave the factory and the forge
And dance to the new St. George.

Don't believe the pretenders
Who say they will defend us
While they gnash their teeth and wait
The other purse is being paid
Choke the air and bleed us
Noblemen who feed us
Leave the factory and the forge
And dance to the new St. George.

The fish and fowl are ailing
The farmer's wife is failing
Where are all the back row boys
The back row boys can save us now
Freedom was your mother
So fight for one another
Leave the factory and the forge
And dance to the new St. George.

Thanks, Jon