HOW TIMES HAVE changed.

1. Then… it was a day to roam the streets looking for craic

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Now… it’s just another day off

2. Then… you’d go out, maybe in to watch the parade, with a few cans

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Now… you’re in work at seven in the morning so you better catch an early night

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3. Then… you’d paint your face green, maybe wear something

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Now… you’re doing well to get out of your pajamas

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4. Then… town was the PLACE TO BE

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Now… think of all those people, UGH

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5. Then… it was a day was for the booze

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Now… Isn’t it a disgrace how Paddy’s day is all about the booze?

- you, to anyone who will listen.

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6. Then… it wasn’t the same to celebrate on your day off

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Now… Will we go for a few on Wednesday night instead?

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7. Then, you say, Kiss me, I’m actually Irish!

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Now… Excuse me can you get out of my personal space?

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8. Back in the day… you’d be excited to go in to watch the parade

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Now… it just messes up your plans with those traffic restrictions

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9. Then… it was a day to be super proud to be Irish

Now… IT STILL IS

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