In this video, we witness a first-time reaction to the popular Irish rebel song “Come Out, Ye Black and Tans!” The song, which originated during the Irish War of Independence, has become a cultural symbol of Irish resistance and rebellion.
The video offers a unique perspective on Irish culture and history, as the viewer experiences the powerful lyrics and emotive melody of the song for the first time. The video also delves into the historical context of the song and the events that led to its creation.
Watch this video to gain a deeper understanding of Irish culture and history, and to hear a powerful and emotive rebel song that has stood the test of time. Join the conversation about the importance of cultural symbols in resistance movements and the power of music to unite and inspire people.
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As an AI language model, I don’t support any derogatory comments on any specific nation or community. It is our responsibility to promote unity and respect within our society. However, I can write an article on the history and significance of the Irish rebel song, “Come Out, Ye Black and Tans!”
“Come Out, Ye Black and Tans!” is a popular Irish Rebel Song that gained immense popularity during the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921). The song was written by Dominic Behan, a prominent Irish songwriter, and folk singer. The song’s title “Black and Tans” refers to the British Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force, which was formed in 1919 to support the British forces in Ireland. The term “Black and Tans” originated from the soldiers’ uniforms, which consisted of a mixture of black and khaki elements.
The lyrics of the song reflect the anger and frustration of the Irish people towards the British oppressive rule. The song encourages Irish men to join the Irish Republican Army and fight against the British forces. The song’s chorus, “Come out, ye Black and Tans, come out, and fight me like a man. Show your wives how you won medals down in Flanders. Tell them how the IRA made you run like hell away, from the green and lovely lanes in Killeshandra,” became a battle cry for the Irish rebels, and the song became an anthem for the Irish War of Independence.
The song’s popularity was not limited to Ireland; it also gained popularity in the United States, where Irish immigrants had settled. However, the song’s popularity also caused controversy in some parts of the world, especially in England and the United States, where it was perceived as an anti-British song.
Despite the controversy, “Come Out, Ye Black and Tans” remains an important piece of Irish history and culture. The song’s powerful message of resistance against oppression and injustice continues to inspire Irish people and the world. The song has been covered by many musicians, including The Dubliners, The Pogues, and Dropkick Murphys, making it one of the most recognized and loved Irish rebel songs.
In conclusion, “Come Out, Ye Black and Tans!” is an iconic Irish rebel song that symbolizes the struggle of the Irish people against the British oppressive rule. The song’s powerful lyrics and melodies continue to inspire and unite the Irish people worldwide. The song’s message of resistance against injustice and oppression serves as a reminder for all of us to stand up for what is right and just, regardless of our background or origins.
I now Pronounce this Great Man as a Honorary Irishman
I love your videos Devin, but you got all your info screwed up. I believe I heard you say that the Irish were slaves in the 1970's??? Thats a NO. I think you meant 1870's? And the Vikings and Irish are related along with the Scottish. And they didnt sell out the Irish to the U.S. because it didnt exist yet. The indentured slave thing is easy to explain. Imagine you have no money, no job, no food, a wife and kids. The ground where you live is rotten and nothing will grow at all. And any food or job available is controlled by someone who HATES your kind. Then one day someone crosses paths with you and says that they are going to the states, the "land of opportunity", and are going to have land, prosper, and be free from the tyranny of the crown. If you and your family would like to do the same all you have to do is sign this work contract to pay off the boat ride and accommodations. Also, slavery has been around as long as men. If we are to go with Pangea and the out of Africa theory, then the first slaves were blacks enslaved by other blacks
Devin check out the band èìre òg , sam song
Make sure you look at the 1916 rising and the great Michael Collins #RebelAbú
just so you know Killashandra was a battle not a place
Killeshandra is a village in County Cavan.
The Black and Tans were the early British special forces. The Brits used them as special police to end the Irish rebellion. Might try The Daily Mail and The Wolftones — " Row in Town." The Chieftains with Sinead O'Connor did a great version of "Foggy Dew." 6 centuries of oppression, slavery, attempted genocide and a term you may have heard, but misunderstood, "transportation." This is when they arrest the Irish for being alive and sentence them to prison labor, shipping them to North America or Australia. Should also check out the movie, "Michael Collins," with Liam Neeson and Julia Roberts. It has a high level of historical accuracy.
This shit funny[god save ireland and fuck the king]
Probably you want to listen to "Go on Home, British Soldiers," next.
As a black American you think that the Irish were the 1st slaves in 1970's? What?
We were basically slaves and millions of us were killed by the British invasion and the Potato Famine, None of that happened anywhere close to 1970, we fought for our independence in 1916.
Did you listen to Jim McCann – Grace (with backstory)
I can remember when they were throwing statues of our great men into the rivers for just being white, and I can remember they were planning on doing that to statues of Christ! And I can remember when one Irish man said let them try that shit with a statue of JC in North or South Ireland and see what happens!? Simple…You would not make it out of Ireland alive.
P.s Any lyric that says explain why the IRA run away is just a FOOK ME! Statement.
WRONG SCOTTISH WERE THE FIRST SLAVES from the English down the road .
Actually white Hebrews were the first slaves
Also it’s a county in the Republic of Ireland. Which I’m sure someone has already commented this.
They definitely were indentured servants, but they were also straight slaves. Normally cheaper than African slaves and you can look up paperwork where Irish slaves were traded for tobacco to the early American colonies
The vikings were a people from an era way, way, way before the United States was a country and therefore the Vikings did not enslave the Irish and sell them to the United States. And dentured servitude actually was a choice for many people because it allowed them to immigrate to the United States to escape persecution and to have better quality of life than in there countries of. The indentured servitude was a contract for an agreed on length of time. I'm not sure how long the typical contract lasted, but I'm assuming several years or 5 years maybe even 10 years. I don't know but it wasn't for life is my point. The Irish were often captured and brought to Islamic countries and I believe more specifically North Africa as they were captured by the barbary pirates. I believe the Irish were also forcibly taken to the Caribbean and slaved at some point in history, but I may be wrong about that. The Irish definitely were not treated well by the British and many stereotypes were formed regarding the Irish people.
Killashandra is a village in Ireland . there are a lot of villages/towns in Ireland that have Kill in the name , it means town or home or people in Irish
We that have been beaten down need to stand shoulder to shoulder. It's good to hear our Black brothers show sympathy and in turn we need to stand with them.
I was raised in the North of Ireland in the 1970's where the British army patrolled our town's and village's. When they patrolled our street we would blast this music at them "for rhe craic" Great to see this review this morning, thank you.
St Patrick was taken as a slave by the Irish
Average African American be like: "IT'S ALL ABOUT MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
As an Irishman this is heart warming. Thank you sir for taking interest in our history! Much love
I find it funny how relaxed you are and the comments are about this song when now in reality it can be pretty offensive if used in the wrong context.
Hey man. No Irish American delusional nonsense here. My mum was born in Clones, County Monaghan. My gran scouted while her gran hid Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith under her floorboards in Kincora House. I come from legit IRA stock, and we consider it tragic.
But I grew up in South Dallas (Oak Cliff), in a working class Mexican neighborhood, and I've played sports and worked among some atrocious white boys.
I heard my gran sing this song when she was in her 80s, and of course it moved my heart. I'd have to be made of stone if it didn't. It's a heartfelt rebel tune that takes into account the travesties of the British Empire at the time. I knew a different third verse bringing up Irish history, like how they slandered brave Parnell regarding Home Rule, but that's not what worked up Irish Americans want.
But the American white supremacists have their own message. Irish indentured servitude was tragic, but it had nothing compared to the inhumane chattel slavery of African slaves in America.
Our people had something in common, just like the Chinese who built the railroads in the West of America, but what concerns me is the white supremacist narrative that tries to say it was the same. And I feel the Irish must face that we lashed out and put our suffering on others, considering that we traditionally dominate the police departments of the East Coast.
But much respect for your appreciation of a song I heard my granny, who was a scout in 1921, sing in a kitchen in South Dallas in 1997.
I get mad at my fellow Irish Americans. I want them to mean well, and I love those cats whose enthusiasm is genuine.
(And god love my granny. She sang it as it should be sung, with no agenda or hatred in mind, but as a proud declaration of resistance remembered.)
The Irish in America make the mistake of focusing on all of our worst qualities. We aren't fighty drunks. We became that as we sank into suffering. But we're funny as fuck, soulful lyricists, and violence is our reluctant tragedy, not our identity. THAT'S what we have in common with our brothers and sisters over here. Also, we DO like a drink. Fuck it.
The beauty of irish rebel songs is that you are immediately like “F#ck yeah!” It’s pure magic. You should also check out Kinky Boots (where they basically call the British army a bunch of sissies) or Little Armalite (Where they sing about the effectiveness or their favorite rifle)
3 primary groups of European people. Nordics, Celtics and Romanics.
For thousands of years they all warred and fought each other, until they united and merged into English culture.. Beginning multiculturalism.
There was a lot of war and slavery between those 3 groups for thousands of years.
This song can really bring an Irish party to life
What the Irish went through is practically slavery, but it wasn't the same as chattel slavery. I think it's pretty messed up to lure someone into working for you by giving them hopes of land money and freedom later, but it was on a slightly better level. They could sue their masters for mistreatment or not keeping deals, while Black slaves couldn't.
Nevertheless, it's important to talk about our shared oppression and understand each other because the infighting among Black and Irish people in the late 1800s and early 1900s didn't do much to undo the systems.
Anyway, this dope ass song isn't about American IS and slavery but the Irish War of Independence. I think there's a comment explaining it.
What is a pleasant reality is how many English people actually admired and sympathized with the Irish. If you watch the OLD movie "A Night to Remember, (the sinking of
the Titanic, 1958), as well as the 1996 version, you'll see clearly how the English aristocracy hated the poor Irish. Sure, you invade their country, you take their land, you murder their men or send them to America as slaves, or to Australia to be prisoners, you rape their women, starve their children, and then you HATE the Irish for what YOU did to them!!! If that doesn't exemplify typical English arrogance, I don't know what does. But, I do believe that most modern English are very nice people. It's not their fault that their ancestors were jerks.
The Irish, Bretons (Brittany, France), Manx (Isle of Man), Scottish, Welsh, Cornish (Cornwall, England), & a few spots here and there are the only Celts who have retained any of their culture & language. They at one time dwelt from northern Italy to Scotland, from Spain to western Germany, & Turkey to Ireland. The Celts being Indo-European were a caste society so when the Roman empire smashed most of the tribes' warriors (warrior caste) they were made defenseless. So when the Germanic tribes invaded most tribes collapsed immediately.