: She whispers of "heaven" if he'll just buy her a beer.
: Rather than bitterness, the song embraces the lesson. The narrator drinks his final pint and delivers a defiant "fuck off," accepting the trickery as part of the "Irish way". Musical Evolution: From Punk to Pop
: As the night wears on and the pints flow, the protagonist realizes he’s been "set up." The girls disappear, leaving him with an empty purse and a hefty bar tab.