The afore mentioned line tells not only about his grandpa’s pride but also tells how he has pride himself in his roots. Mackey also states towards the end of the song that his son will continue his feelings. The main feeling expressed in the lyrics is in the chorus. The chorus goes:” We're as stubborn as mules/ With our blood on fire/ When we ain't at Sunday mass/ We'll look any man straight in his eyes and say/ Kiss my Irish ass!/ You better kiss my Irish ass!” This shows how the Irish really feel about themselves and others...
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The chorus goes:” We're as stubborn as mules/ With our blood on fire/ When we ain't at Sunday mass/ We'll look any man straight in his eyes and say/ Kiss my Irish ass!/ You better kiss my Irish ass!” This shows how the Irish really feel about themselves and others. It also shows how they defend themselves against the oppressing Americans of other, more affluent descendents...
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