The boys who are back in town...

[heyelander]

Listening on the radio over lunch. These guys sound like complete assholes. I don't think I would want to be anywhere around them.

[Gregg]

Listening on the radio over lunch. These guys sound like complete assholes. I don't think I would want to be anywhere around them.

Written by group leader Phil Lynott, "The Boys Are Back In Town" reflects Thin Lizzy's rough-and-tumble composure and working-class roots. The song was a way of connecting with their fans, who had similar sensibilities.

Thin Lizzy would often stir up trouble and end up in fights - their roadies were chosen based in part on their pugilistic skills. The group also drank heavily and had a blast. The song became their calling card.

This lifestyle took a tragic toll on Lynott, who died in 1986 at 36 after his body broke down from years of drug and alcohol abuse.-Songfacts

[BuckyBuckner]

Phil Lynott is one of the best rock songwriters ever.

[chancellor]

Listening on the radio over lunch. These guys sound like complete assholes. I don't think I would want to be anywhere around them.

That's why Gary Moore - who had two passes with them - could never stay around. Which is too bad, since Moore was five times the guitarist from anyone else they had.