I was wondering if anyone had the lyrics to charlie and the bhoys' "bigotry" song and if anyone could explain to me what all of the acronyms, etc. refer to. I'm in Canada so I don't quite get it. Also, I like the song Albert Kidd by the same group (it sounds so melancholic) but I would like a little more detail as to the history behind the song. Many thanks. :huh:

QC = Queen's Councel
IRA = Irish Republican Army
TIM = another term for catholic
FTP = "Fuck the Pope"
TAIG = not a very polite term used of the catholic population

And the rest are normal words spelled out.

CELT
BIGOTRY
LEAGUE
TAPE
TIOCFAIDH = Irish word from the phrase "Tiocfaidh �r L�" (TAL) which translates to "Our day will come"
Provos = Provisional IRA
Papes = Papists, i.e. catholics

Excellent! Thanks for the help. Much appreciated.

Albert Kidd

This song was out first back in 1986, we wrote it from a Hearts supporters point of view.

T�was a Saturday in May 1986 the day that the nightmare began
We were odds on to win the League and Celtic were 6/1
Auld Reekie was buzzing and the tickets were scarce as champions elect we would be
We had a few drinks, and sang a few songs, then headed off to play Dundee.

Twelve o�clock noon and the buses arrived in a fleet of a thousand or more
We promised our friends we would bring back the League, not knowing what lay in store
As our bus made its way up Gorgie Rd, our new song we sang it with pride
One o�clock came and the last bus pulled out, t�was the day our lovely team died.

The scarves and banners they cracked in the wind as tear up the A85
We felt so excited we just had to win, it felt good just being alive
Our buses we left in Tannadice St, as we all crammed into the ground
Three o�clock came and the whistle was blown, Dens Park was a great wall of sound.

The Jam Tarts attacked and we hit the post a young lad beside us he faints
Half time came soon and the score line was blank, but Celtic put four past the Saints
Oh surely to God we�ll keep Dundee out and brother just think if we did
We�d be the champions for the first time in years, but then up stepped Albert Kidd

Kidd scored again and so did the Celts, and we held our heads in despair
No one believed that we�d lost the League, with just seven minutes to spare
Some of our players fled in dismay, and looked for a good place to hide
We stood around, helpless confused, the day our lovely team died

A visit to Dens is so eerie today, our can sorrow can know no relief
The nightmare you caused is still with us today from Tynecastle right down to Leith
The souvenirs gathered we all left behind, our programs and tickets are gone
The air speaks deafening silence, but the name Albert Kidd lingers on

NICE AVATAR :lol:

I am grateful for the informative replies but I would really like to know what was the league situation at the time of "Albert Kidd". I realize this may be a question more suited to a Celtic site or something, but I thought that since I heard of the occasion through a song this would be the place to ask: "was the game a goal differtential situation, or was it a final game of the season scenario, or what?" That is what I meant by a request for the history behind this song - the lyrics were a nice touch because I learned more than I thought I knew. Many thanks for the feedback!!!

This poem might tell you the story :D


League Champs At Love Street

Glasgow�s clouds were grey and gave warning
That the rain would start and never stop pouring,
And I pulled over my head a green & white jersey
As I got set to make my way to Paisley.

Today was the last day of the League campaign,
As the famous Glasgow Celtic were to face St.Mirren,
And as the Hearts travelled north to play Dundee,
It would take them a point to secure the league.

A prayer was said as I went to Central station,
As Love Street was my destination,
A rebel song was sang with a few Celtic hymns
As the platform was full of hopeful Tims.

On the train there was no party atmosphere,
No bottles of cider, no cargo of beer,
As the train pulled into Paisley station,
We had 90 minutes to see who�d be League Champions.

No ray of sunshine could be found
As Celtic fans gathered at St.Mirren�s ground,
And onto the pitch, the bhoys in green ran out
As Celtic voices began to shout.

Celtic�s style was direct to attack,
As fans listened for news at Dens Park,
And as Brian McClair scored the first of the day,
The confidence in Hearts started to fray.

Johnston made it two and then he made it three,
It was still nothing each up at Dundee,
Then when Paul McStay made it number four,
The League Trophy would be sitting at Parkhead�s door.

At half-time we sang for Celtic & Ireland,
Not caring about the weather or the rain,
We waited for Celtic to re-emerge from the tunnel
As Hearts were ready to fall & stumble.

In the second half Love Street was very quiet
Until a goal at Dundee was scored by Kidd,
And we felt the party was about to start
As Dundee had taken the lead over Hearts.

And the Hearts fans must�ve started to cry
When Brian McClair put away number five,
But the biggest cheer that Love Street heard,
Was that Albert Kidd had scored again.


We shouted for Celtic, we jumped for joy,
We raised our scarves to the Timaloys,
And when the ref blew his whistle, time was up,
Celtic were celebrating their 34th Championship.

As the rain stopped falling, we invaded the park
To get to our heroes in green shirts,
Who came out from the tunnel for a lap of honour
As they danced & sang with their Celtic supporters.

We left Love Street with a song in our hearts
And boarded our train that bounced home on the tracks,
Celtic songs filled Central Station
As we celebrated the day that Celtic were champions.


Hope this has cleared it up a bit for you

Thanks for supplting the poem. It has certainly cleared it matter up for me. If I understand correctly the situation was this: Hearts needed at least a draw, but lost their game and ultimately the championship.