When I was just a boy, I knew this little girl a pretty little thing names Josephine Tiny little lust in our tiny little world I was willing she was pretty long and lean We first made love in the summer, her daddy found out that fall He beat her with his fists upon the lips that I just kissed And shipped her off down to the Boston States, Oh, he shipped her off down to the Boston States When I turned 17 I joined the King's Marine And took my place among the world of men Two years since I'd seen, My pretty Josephine, I wondered if I'd see her face again Then the news came of rebellion down New England way We sailed in the spring in the Name of the King And shipped me off down to the Boston States, Oh, they shipped me off down to the Boston States We marched to Concorde Town to unleash hell and fury To teach the rebel scum the art of war They beat us back they shot me down They dragged my ass on into town with a dead Man than I'd run through before In a solitary act of retribution they threw me at his widows feet I raised my eyes to see my pretty Josephine A twist of fate down in the Boston States, Oh, a twist of fate down in the Boston States The well inside my heart is dry and Reminiscing fool am I, holdin' on to memories of old A potent brew of love and guilt Plant a seed and love first spilt a strappin man The surely was my own She bid me well and begged I'd take The boy back home to Port Shoreham with me She gave to me the sweetest kiss and then she slit her wrists And died for nothing down in the Boston States Oh, died for nothing down in the Boston States. Josephine, if you could see our boy now you be so proud you'd be happy I did my best to raise him on my own in your memory He asks about you from time to time I never know what to say So on this lonesome night I told him that you died A hero down in the Boston states oh Died a hero down in the Boston states.
I met the Stanfields in 2010 in a pub in Fredericton (Noolan's perhaps). I was completely blasted by their power. That same year went back to Spain and since then and from here I still listen to their amazing music, purchase all their records, and play them to my friends.
I just realized why I like this song so much. There’s such an economy of words, it’s not very long at all so there’s a lot left unsaid, but you can infer so much from what is given. There is no fat at all in the lyrics.
I don't get how mediocre musicians and bands take the limelight from these guys. DKMs, Rumjacks, and Dead South, while good, don't have near the musical talent these guys have. They seem fake about their image as well, while these guys just shred the guitar, mandolin, and rip out genius lyrics. I guess these days, in order to get popular is have one of your 2 chord tunes on Netflix. The Dead South just seems like nerds who took the video game red dead redemption a little too serious.
Sitting in a San Diego Irish Pub. Heard this song...so good. Looked up and here I am.
When I was just a boy,
I knew this little girl a pretty little thing names Josephine
Tiny little lust in our tiny little world
I was willing she was pretty long and lean
We first made love in the summer, her daddy found out that fall
He beat her with his fists upon the lips that I just kissed
And shipped her off down to the Boston States,
Oh, he shipped her off down to the Boston States
When I turned 17 I joined the King's Marine
And took my place among the world of men
Two years since I'd seen,
My pretty Josephine, I wondered if I'd see her face again
Then the news came of rebellion down New England way
We sailed in the spring in the Name of the King
And shipped me off down to the Boston States,
Oh, they shipped me off down to the Boston States
We marched to Concorde Town to unleash hell and fury
To teach the rebel scum the art of war
They beat us back they shot me down
They dragged my ass on into town with a dead
Man than I'd run through before
In a solitary act of retribution they threw me at his widows feet
I raised my eyes to see my pretty Josephine
A twist of fate down in the Boston States,
Oh, a twist of fate down in the Boston States
The well inside my heart is dry and
Reminiscing fool am I, holdin' on to memories of old
A potent brew of love and guilt
Plant a seed and love first spilt a strappin man
The surely was my own
She bid me well and begged I'd take
The boy back home to Port Shoreham with me
She gave to me the sweetest kiss and then she slit her wrists
And died for nothing down in the Boston States
Oh, died for nothing down in the Boston States.
Josephine, if you could see our boy now you be so proud you'd be happy
I did my best to raise him on my own in your memory
He asks about you from time to time I never know what to say
So on this lonesome night I told him that you died
A hero down in the Boston states oh
Died a hero down in the Boston states.
on MY own**
Tom Staunton
That is what he said I believe
probably one of the best written songs ive heard. this song is awesome. the rest of your shit is great as well, but this stands above others.
You guys are so underrated
These guys are warrior poets.
I met the Stanfields in 2010 in a pub in Fredericton (Noolan's perhaps). I was completely blasted by their power. That same year went back to Spain and since then and from here I still listen to their amazing music, purchase all their records, and play them to my friends.
I just realized why I like this song so much. There’s such an economy of words, it’s not very long at all so there’s a lot left unsaid, but you can infer so much from what is given. There is no fat at all in the lyrics.
these guys should be way more famous than they are. great song writing.
Just listened to this the 1st time. The middle bit was emotional and epic but at the last part i'm crying like a baby. Well done!
Fantastic song. I love a good story told through music. Thank you for this!
Interesting!
Best lyricist of our time. A poet among tides of trolls. Wave upon waves.
Just heard you guys today, please keep it going, the music speaks to the souls who need it
Great song! I could listen to this forever! Has me choked up at the end.
really good fucking song
A great song by an amazing band - bet you will hear it at the BTB!!!! :-)
All of your songs rock!! holy fuck!!
Pure Love. Every time I listen, I heard it like its the first time. You guys are my savior!
Great song :)
Amazing song. Great music guys, totally underrated. Keep it up.
Saw these guys at cbmf last summer. First I'd seen them and couldn't get enough, they put on a high energy rocking performance!!hats off guys
So good!!!
Amazing song
Holy shitballs!! this is some good stuff!! keep it up! Grtz from the Netherlands!
Hey grtz from the Netherlands, greetings from the gertz of america.
Spreading the family around ;^)
How did I not know about you guys?
Awesome story turned into a song. Great job guys
Dude...holy fuck...
A sad story...but most good songs are.
Perfect song
Great Story :)
The music reminds me of “The Nights” by Aviici.
what the fuck there is only few comments and so less likes... Greetings from Finland
I would love to have these fellows playing in some armpit someplace close to me!!
This song reminds me of the Revolutionary War!
The story behind the song actually in the time of the Revolution. The main character fought the "rebels" during the Revolution
Ur belessed with my stubbs
6 people like the skin flute...
The artwork is actually an illustration of the German revolution, you scurvy Canadian larceners. Great song, though.
lyrics .. please
I don't get how mediocre musicians and bands take the limelight from these guys. DKMs, Rumjacks, and Dead South, while good, don't have near the musical talent these guys have. They seem fake about their image as well, while these guys just shred the guitar, mandolin, and rip out genius lyrics. I guess these days, in order to get popular is have one of your 2 chord tunes on Netflix. The Dead South just seems like nerds who took the video game red dead redemption a little too serious.
I'm an anarchist so I too believe war is awful