Rebel of Leigh

Lyrics

[INTRO] In the streets of Leigh, where the Blues are strong There's a legend born, with a rebel's song [Verse 1] He stomps through Leigh in a City shirt, Shouts “Up the Blues!” till his throat it hurts. Pint in hand, he's got no fear, Believes Farage is a bit of a seer. Trump on the telly, he's got strong views, Yells 'fake news!' when he's had a few brews. Down in Warrington, in the Biochem scene, He's the last lad left — a one-man team. [CHORUS] Ohhh Matthew Reilly, born for the fight, Living on beer and political spite. Biochem king, with his copper queen, He’s got dreams of Scouse, but he’s stuck in Leigh. Raise a glass, raise some hell, He’s the loudest story you’ll ever tell! [VERSE 2] He’s got a fiancée, name of George, Badge on her chest, and a right good gorge. Don’t mess around — she’ll cut you down, With a wit as sharp as a Liverpool crown. He's got a banter game that's strong and tight, Takes on all comers, day and night. [CHORUS] Ohhh Matthew Reilly, born for the fight, Living on beer and political spite. Biochem king, with his copper queen, He’s got dreams of Scouse, but he’s stuck in Leigh. Raise a glass, raise some hell, He’s the loudest story you’ll ever tell! [BRIDGE] From the pier to the canal, he's a familiar face, The king of the chemists, in a working-class place. He's got a heart of gold, but a tongue of steel, When the going gets tough, he's the one to reveal. [CHORUS] Ohhh Matthew Reilly, born for the fight, Living on beer and political spite. Biochem king, with his copper queen, He’s got dreams of Scouse, but he’s stuck in Leigh. Raise a glass, raise some hell, He’s the loudest story you’ll ever tell! [OUTRO] So raise your pints, and give a cheer, For Matthew Reilly, the last man standing here.