Paying My Way
Paying My Way

Dropkick Murphys - Paying My Way Lyrics

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Paying My Way Lyrics

Wake and pray, work all day
Walk past the places I used to lay
Now I'm paying my way, I'm paying my way
Some days are hard, some days are long
Some days I'm weak, some days I'm strong

I'm paying my way, I'm paying my way
I'm paying my way, I'm paying my way

But my hopes are so much higher
Don't count me out, I'm a survivor
I've chased these dreams down city streets
Dead-end roads that no one sees
And I'm proud to be a fighter

Don't shut me out, don't hold me down
I'm right here, I'll be around
I'm paying my way, I'm paying my way
Some days are slow, some days fly by
Some days I laugh, some days I cry

I'm paying my way, I'm paying my way
I'm paying my way, I'm paying my way

But my hopes are so much higher
Don't count me out, I'm a survivor
I've chased these dreams down city streets
Dead-end roads that no one sees
And I'm proud to be a fighter

When I look back and see your side
When I look hard into your eyes
When I take stock of what I've done
I think about how far I've come

And my hopes are so much higher
Don't count me out, I'm a survivor
And my hopes are so much higher
And I'm proud to be a fighter

Writer(s): Matthew E. Kelly, James P. Lynch, Kenneth W. Casey, Alexander Barr, Timothy John Brennan, Jeff DaRosa
Copyright(s): Lyrics © SPIRIT TWO SMA
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of 'Paying My Way' by Dropkick Murphys?

    'Paying My Way' was written by Matthew E. Kelly, James P. Lynch, Kenneth W. Casey, Alexander Barr, Timothy John Brennan, and Jeff DaRosa.

  2. What album features the song 'Paying My Way'?

    'Paying My Way' is featured on Dropkick Murphys' ninth studio album titled '11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory,' which was released on January 6, 2017.

  3. Was there a music video released for 'Paying My Way'?

    Yes, 'Paying My Way' had a music video that was released as part of the promotional efforts for the album '11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory.'

  4. What influenced the themes in 'Paying My Way'?

    'Paying My Way' was influenced by the band's work with The Claddagh Fund, a charity they established to support addiction recovery. The song addresses themes related to overcoming addiction and striving for better things in life.

  5. Did any band members discuss their personal connection to the themes in 'Paying My Way'?

    Yes, Ken Casey has discussed how opiate overdoses have personally affected him and other band members. He mentioned attending numerous wakes and losing close family members to addiction, which deeply influenced songs like 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and 'Paying My Way.'

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