This song is an adaption of the famous traditional ballad Carrickfergus. It is given a modern twist featuring the voice of a undocumented immigrant in NYC unable to go home to see his hometown/mother/true love.
Lyrics
I wish I was in Ballyshannon, and for nights in old Bundoran.
I would swim o’er the deepest ocean, the deepest ocean to see her once more
But the sea is wide – And I cannot swim over. Neither have I the wings to fly
If I had papers, oh those green papers – i would go to her in the blink of an eye.
In New York City we have it hard and easy. We gather nights and toast to home.
With my gold and silver I cannot see her. I cannot go to her – I can’t go home
I’m drunk today and I’m seldom sober. A handsome rover, from town to town.
Ah, but I’m done now – my time it’s over. Come on you young lads and lay me down