The Wearing of the Green

Welcome to the Lobster Channel. This channel’s focus is translating or just providing lyrics for songs from all different cultures and nations around the world. Remember, the intention of this channel is entertainment. This channel is entirely apolitical and hate isn’t tolerated here. | Context: “The Wearing of the Green“ is an Irish street ballad lamenting the repression of supporters of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. It is to an old Irish air, and many versions of the lyric exist, the best-known being by Dion Boucicault. The song proclaims that “they are hanging men and women for the wearing of the green“. The revolutionary Society of United Irishmen adopted green as its color, and supporters wore green-colored garments, ribbons, or cockades. In some versions, the “green“ being worn is shamrock rather than fabric. | Discord links: Vandi Server: Main server I use which many small patriotic song youtubers are a part of. The Lobster Server: My server.