How it took more than two years to get right and became, over time, far bigger than the people who made it.

Webthe gen­uine emo­tions “fairy­tale of new york” taps into has made it the most beloved christ­mas song of all time in tv, radio, and mag­a­zine polls in the uk and ire­land.

It was christmas eve, babe, in the drunk tank / an old man said to me, won't see another one / and then he sang a song, 'the rare old mountain.

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Webfairytale of new york lyrics:

Discussion of the song’s lyrics goes back well over 10 years.

Webthe story of the song is a yarn in itself:

Webit tells the tale of an irish immigrant in new york in a drunk tank on christmas eve who — perhaps in flashback — then argues with his partner about his.

Webfairytale of new york lyrics & meanings:

It was christmas eve babe / in the drunk tank / an old man said to me, won't see another one / and then he sang a song / the rare old.

Weblooking back at the history and making of 'fairytale of new york' by the pogues and kirsty maccoll, including its lyrics, meaning, video and controversy.

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