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Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!

04 Feb 05 - 09:43 AM (#1398900)
Subject: Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!
From: triskelle

Recently I've heard a song by The Irish Brigades titled Hands Up! Trousers Down! (or Hang On To Your Trousers) and now I'm looking for the lyrics. Google did not produce any good results, so you guys are my last change.
Some random lines I think(!) I remember are:

"Hang on to your trousers you can hear the Gardai(?) say
With a padlock on your bracelet (or brassard?) boy we think he's(?) on his way"

"Put on your thermal underwear and you will be ok"

"Sad news came from County Clare upon Saint Patrick's Day
(..) they took our man away"

Thanks


04 Feb 05 - 05:41 PM (#1399406)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!
From: triskelle

Just to keep everyone informed:
The title of the song, written by Shane MacGowan, is indeed "Hands Up! Trousers Down!" and is dedicated to Dominic McGlinchey (an Irish Republican).


04 Feb 05 - 07:09 PM (#1399505)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!
From: Peace

(email: fmoran at poguetry.com)

You might find some assistance at the above e-mail addy. Luck to you.


05 Feb 05 - 03:28 PM (#1400028)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!
From: triskelle

Thanks!


30 Jan 12 - 09:27 AM (#3299025)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!
From: GUEST

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!
From: triskelle
Date: 04 Feb 05 - 05:41 PM

Just to keep everyone informed:
The title of the song, written by Shane MacGowan, is indeed "Hands Up! Trousers Down!" and is dedicated to Dominic McGlinchey (an Irish Republican).

Wrong. It's called Paddy Public Enemy No.1


30 Jan 12 - 03:19 PM (#3299235)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!
From: GUEST,999

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=crFMD_1w8wo

That's the YouTube address for a version of the song.


30 Jan 12 - 03:27 PM (#3299240)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Hands Up! Trousers Down!
From: GUEST,999

PPE#1 is a different song completely.