Kneecap brings raw energy to ‘Liars Tale,’ a track from their album ‘FENIAN.’ The trio, made up of Daniel De Mussenden Carey, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, and Naoise Iarla Ó Cairealláin, pens sharp lyrics that cut through political apathy. They mix Irish republican pride with unapologetic critique, creating a tune that demands attention.
Released: January 28, 2026
Liars Tale
Kneecap • From “FENIAN”
Liars Tale Lyrics Translation – FENIAN Soundtrack
The lyrics shout, ‘It shouldn’t be accepted, because there’s no good in it at all,’ targeting systemic failures. Kneecap paints a vivid picture of frustration with politicians, colonial history, and societal neglect. The wordsmiths balance humor and anger, making the message personal and universal.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Nil Maitheas Ar BithIt shouldn’t be accepted, because there’s no good in it at all.
In Their Politics For You And MeIn their politics for you and me.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Belly Of The BeastIt shouldn’t be accepted, here in the belly of the beast.
Ocras Orm Aris Fenian OverseasI’m hungry again, a ‘Fenian’ (Irish republican) overseas.
Ta Me Tinn De Bheith I Gconai Switched OnI’m sick of always being switched on.
How Come It’s Always On Me To Be Sorting EverythingHow come it’s always on me to be sorting everything?
Run Along F#ck Sake I’m Sick Of You C#ntsRun along for f#ck’s sake, I’m sick of you c#nts.
That’s It I’m Going Off The Grid Faoin Tuath ChuigThat’s it, I’m going off the grid to the countryside to,
Rath Chairn Ghlas Na Mi‘Rath Chairn’ (an Irish-speaking village) in green Meath.
Ma Fheiceann Tu Sa Tsraid Me There’s Nothing To SeeIf you see me in the street, there’s nothing to see.
I’m Going For A Chowder And A Dip In The SeaI’m going for a chowder and a dip in the sea.
Agus Pionta Leann Dubh That’s A Little Bit Of MeAnd a pint of ‘stout’ (dark beer), that’s a little bit of me.
Kneecap Always Filling The VoidKneecap is always filling the void.
Nil Uaimse Ach Faic A Dheanamh Just Chill With The BoysI don’t want to do anything at all, just chill with the boys.
Ach Bionn Orm Dul Ar Staise Making Some NoiseBut I have to go on stage and make some noise.
Ag Deanamh Post Polaiteoir That They’re Tryna AvoidDoing the politician’s job that they’re trying to avoid.
You’re Not Getting Away With F#ck AllYou’re not getting away with f#ck all.
You’re Not Getting Away With Doing Nothin’You’re not getting away with doing nothing.
Ni Dheanfaidh Muid Dearmad Ar An Lucht SeoWe won’t forget these people.
You Think We’d Move On And Forget What HappenedYou think we’d move on and forget what happened?
Nah F#ck Keir Starmer Netanyahu’s B#tch And Genocide ArmerNah, f#ck Keir Starmer, Netanyahu’s b#tch and a genocide armer.
Better Off As Compost For FarmersHe’s better off as compost for farmers.
Every Time I Watch I Cringe And I’m EmbarrassedEvery time I watch, I cringe and I’m embarrassed.
Ni Bheidh Se Ariamh No Anois Mo MheonIt’ll never be my mindset, not then or now.
No Escaping It Le Feiceail Ar Do PhoneThere’s no escaping it, you see it on your phone.
Nil Mise Sasta Sui Ar Mo ThoinI’m not content to just sit on my ‘a#s’.
Twiddling Thumbs When Folks Lose Their HomeTwiddling my thumbs when folks lose their home.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Nil Maitheas Ar BithIt shouldn’t be accepted, because there’s no good in it at all.
In Their Politics For You And MeIn their politics for you and me.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Belly Of The BeastIt shouldn’t be accepted, here in the belly of the beast.
Ocras Orm Aris Fenian OverseasI’m hungry again, a ‘Fenian’ (Irish republican) overseas.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Nil Maitheas Ar BithIt shouldn’t be accepted, because there’s no good in it at all.
In Their Politics For You And MeIn their politics for you and me.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Belly Of The BeastIt shouldn’t be accepted, here in the belly of the beast.
Ocras Orm Aris Fenian OverseasI’m hungry again, a ‘Fenian’ (Irish republican) overseas.
Sean-sceal Agus Meirg AirIt’s an old story that’s grown rusty.
Ag Su Bod AmericaSu#king off America’s ‘d#ck’.
Ag Iarraidh Aird Agus Cupla PuntLooking for attention and a few pounds.
Oh Man You’re A Silly WeeOh man, you’re a silly little person.
Sean-sceal Agus Meirg AirIt’s an old story that’s grown rusty.
Ag Su Bod AmericaSu#king off America’s ‘d#ck’.
Ag Iarraidh Aird Agus Cupla PuntLooking for attention and a few pounds.
Oh Man You’re A Silly WeeOh man, you’re a silly little person.
Nil Ionat Ach Tory Gleasta In Labour ClothingYou’re just a Tory dressed in Labour clothing.
Never Seen A C#nt So Boring With A Resting Face Of LoathingI’ve never seen a c#nt so boring with a resting face of loathing.
Personality Stolen Look A Constant State Of CondolenceYour personality is stolen, look at that constant state of condolence.
Your Face Tells A Story Like There’s Washing To Be FoldedYour face tells a story like there’s washing to be folded.
Nach Dtuigeann Siad Ce Muid FeinDon’t they understand who we are?
You Were Popular Way Back WhenYou were popular way back when.
People Did Whatever They Want Nobody Stood In Their WayPeople did whatever they wanted and nobody stood in their way.
That’s Colonial Cringe Now We’re Lookin’ Back-paidThat’s colonial cringe, now we’re looking to be paid back.
Ag Iarraidh Achan Rud Ar AisWe’ve been wanting everything back.
Na Se Chontae And The Artifacts We’ll Be Takin’ All ThatThe ‘six counties’ (Northern Ireland) and the artifacts, we’ll be taking all that back.
Look Mate The Paddies Are BackLook mate, the ‘Paddies’ (Irish people) are back.
Is Ta Deireadh Le Do Riocht And That’s A FactAnd your kingdom is finished, and that’s a fact.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Nil Maitheas Ar BithIt shouldn’t be accepted, because there’s no good in it at all.
In Their Politics For You And MeIn their politics for you and me.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Belly Of The BeastIt shouldn’t be accepted, here in the belly of the beast.
Ocras Orm Aris Fenian OverseasI’m hungry again, a ‘Fenian’ (Irish republican) overseas.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Nil Maitheas Ar BithIt shouldn’t be accepted, because there’s no good in it at all.
In Their Politics For You And MeIn their politics for you and me.
Nior Choir Glacadh Leis Belly Of The BeastIt shouldn’t be accepted, here in the belly of the beast.
Ocras Orm Aris Fenian OverseasI’m hungry again, a ‘Fenian’ (Irish republican) overseas.
Written ByWritten by,
Daniel De Mussenden CareyDaniel De Mussenden Carey,
Liam Og O HannaidhLiam Og O Hannaidh,
Naoise Iarla O CaireallainNaoise Iarla O Caireallain.
Liars Tale Music Video
‘Liars Tale’ by Kneecap is a bold anthem for the ignored and the defiant. The Irish hip-hop trio uses sharp wordplay and relentless energy to call out injustice and reclaim identity.