Two hundred Irish go into Mexico   To fight a battle of manifest destiny   Driven by their Catholic conscience   They chose to rise and do what's right   Joined up with the natives for the fight      Confused then torn by aggression   Born against a sovereign land   El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios   El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios      Sick and tired of the anglo abuse of might   And of following orders from a bent U.S. regime   They joined ranks with the Mexican army   Red headed ones led by Johny riley   When you stand behind your principles   You never lose      Confused then torn by aggression   Born against a sovereign land   El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios   El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios      Fight with Riley fierce and wild      Mirar aqui Rudy      Churubusco de el 72   No queridos en la corte marcial   50 colgados, 16 madriados   Portrados como trydores   Grito para ellos, grito para todos   Parados nunca calleron      So we celebrate Irish and Mexican unity   It was forged with blood during manifest destiny      Confused then torn by aggression   Born against a sovereign land   El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios   El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios      Led by Riley fierce and wild   They paid highest price      El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios   El Battalion, El Battalion de San Patricios