1 Meaning
Add Yours
Follow
Share
Q&A
Made in Belfast Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We're a hundred thousand strong
Better there are none
At building mighty monarchs of the sea
We bend the heavy steel
Lay the massive keel
The greatest ships the world has ever seen
[Chorus]
Pulling all together boys
Slaving for the bosses, boys
Got to meet the deadline now
Pulling all together boys
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
[Verse 2]
Bring the rivets, glowing white
Hammered in until they're tight
Inch by inch, she rises from the quay
Night and day, we toil and sweat
Glad to work, free from debt
Side by side, we forge this legacy
[Chorus]
Pulling all together boys
Slaving for the bosses, boys
Got to meet the deadline now
Pulling all together boys
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Wood and steel, gilt and glass
Everything was made first class
Nothing spared, the finest in the world
We see them now in picture books
Built by you on Belfast docks
The greatest ships the world has ever seen
[Chorus]
Pulling all together boys
Slaving for the bosses, boys
Got to meet the deadline now
Pulling all together boys
Pulling all together boys
Slaving for the bosses, boys
Got to meet the deadline now
Pulling all together boys
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
We're a hundred thousand strong
Better there are none
At building mighty monarchs of the sea
We bend the heavy steel
Lay the massive keel
The greatest ships the world has ever seen
Pulling all together boys
Slaving for the bosses, boys
Got to meet the deadline now
Pulling all together boys
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Bring the rivets, glowing white
Hammered in until they're tight
Inch by inch, she rises from the quay
Night and day, we toil and sweat
Glad to work, free from debt
Side by side, we forge this legacy
Pulling all together boys
Slaving for the bosses, boys
Got to meet the deadline now
Pulling all together boys
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Wood and steel, gilt and glass
Everything was made first class
Nothing spared, the finest in the world
We see them now in picture books
Built by you on Belfast docks
The greatest ships the world has ever seen
Pulling all together boys
Slaving for the bosses, boys
Got to meet the deadline now
Pulling all together boys
Pulling all together boys
Slaving for the bosses, boys
Got to meet the deadline now
Pulling all together boys
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Made in Belfast
Add your song meanings, interpretations, facts, memories & more to the community.
Here Saxon pays tribute to the hardworking people of Belfast, particularly the shipbuilders who built some of the greatest ships in the world while highlighting the pride and craftsmanship that went into constructing these magnificent vessels. It showcases their expertise and dedication to their craft, emphasizing the strength and skill of the workers who fabricate the ships using heavy steel and massive keels while also emphasizing the collaborative effort of the workers, stressing their unity in meeting the deadlines set by their bosses. The song includes their attention to detail and the high-quality materials used in the construction of these ships, referring to rivets as "glowing white" and the finest wood, steel, gilt, and glass demonstrating the meticulousness of the workers and their commitment to excellence.
Overall, this track celebrates the unity, skill, and craftsmanship of the shipbuilders in Belfast, and the song serves as an anthem of pride for the city. It highlights the powerful legacy and historical importance of the ships created in Belfast, reinstating its reputation as the center of excellence in shipbuilding.