Give Ireland Back to the Irish by Paul McCartney is a protest song that addresses the complex political situation in Northern Ireland during the early 1970s. Written in response to the tragic events of Bloody Sunday, when British soldiers shot unarmed civil rights protesters in Derry, Northern Ireland, the song criticizes the British government's policies and actions in Ireland. Key themes include political unrest, national sovereignty, and the plea for liberation. The poignant moments of the song are underscored by McCartney's emotional plea for justice and recognition of the Irish people's right to self-determination.