... lyrics, understanding Northern Ireland's struggles is a must. Northern Ireland came into existence as a result of a campaign for Irish Home Rule begun in the 1870s. At that time Britain governed the whole island of Ireland and Ireland couldn't stand as a country for itself. Home Rulers wanted a separate Irish parliament but their campaign was defeated by a number of groups, including Irish unionists, who wanted to ... Biblical references that are found in his music. Some of his most influential and beloved songs happen to mainly focus on these two topics. He mentions the suffering of th...

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