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The Wains

by Paddy Nash

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He’s a handsome big lad
Looks just like his da
And he likes a bit of Paolo Nutini
He’s got a degree in technology
But he can’t work the Washing Machini.

As soon as he’s saved up all of his pennies
There’s a job waiting for him in the Bay of Plenty
It’ll break his mammy’s heart but she even said so herself

There’s nothing here for the kids no more

She passed her driving test at the third attempt
And she bought a little Kia Picanto
But there’s nothing worse for a student nurse
When you can’t afford the price of the petrol

Her best friend’s living in Reykjavik
They’ve got the best hot springs and proper politics
And the more she thinks about it the more it makes perfect sense

There’s nothing here for the kids no more
(There was nothing here for the kids before)
We made the mess that they’re paying for
(Nothing here for the kids no more)
And Everybody loves those Derry Girls
Friday nights at the Brandywell
We should be out there raising hell
Because there’s nothing here for the wains no more

The young trans poet went to the shelter tent
To try and find some inspiration
But dirty looks was all they took
Away from that situation

For the bully boys and the homophobes
Shout a lot louder when unopposed
Is it any wonder that they’re leaving in their droves.

There’s nothing here for the kids no more
(There was nothing here for the kids before)
We made the mess that they’re paying for
(Nothing here for the kids no more
And everybody loves those Derry Girls
Friday nights at the Brandywell
We should be out there raising hell
Because there’s nothing here for the wains no more

credits

released October 14, 2022
Paddy Nash - Guitar & Vocals
Eddie O'Donnell - Guitar
Liam Bradley - Drums & Percussion
Nicky Scott - Bass
John McCullough - Hammond & Accordion
Paul Casey - Guitars

Written By - Paddy Nash

Produced & Mastered By - Paul Casey @CableJunctionStudios

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Paddy Nash Ireland

Gate Fever is the new Solo Album from Paddy Nash.

'You probably won’t discover a finer singer-song-writer all year. A True Irish Gem! 9/10'
Dave Jennings
americana-uk.com

'Cathartic resolution and powerful storytelling cloaked in mellifluent harmonies 4/5'
Bryony Hegarty
RNR Magazine

'Nash has subtly delivered his own fanfare for the working man on this record.'
Gerry McNally
Folk and Tumble
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