| Washed Out – Feel It All Around Lyrics | 14 years ago |
| I believe the line "You're tired of all the things you did" could possibly be "In spite of all the things you did." | |
| The Herd – 2020 Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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The song is most definitely written about Australia entering the war in Iraq. It basically makes the point that Australian leaders of the time, namely Howard, went against public opinion and/or deceived the public into believing Australia needed to be involved in the conflict ("Someone could've told you it'd end like this / We did, you didn't listen you can't take a trick" and "unknowingly the young sign up"). The chorus is sung as if looking back in retrospect and points out that history just seems to repeat itself over and over ("And the truth is that I'd probably do it again") It should be mentioned that the song also mentions the Australian Wheat Board (AWB) and the controversy that appeared around it around 2005 multiple times ("The enemy of our enemy is still our enemy / So why are you arming them? Is this insanity?" and "Another AWB - but we'll see"). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AWB_Limited#Oil_for_food_scandal |
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| Hilltop Hoods – She's So Ugly Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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"This aint glamour and shine, cameras, dimes, It's me handling mine in hazardous times" Seems to suggest the music industry, Cantonian. I think you're right. |
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| Hilltop Hoods – Super Official Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| They're back! | |
| Bliss N Eso – Bullet and a Target Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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An absolutely damn inspirational song... The lyrics are mostly self-explanatory, but that takes nothing away from the magic of it. It's positively an anthem for those hungering for world peace. It really makes me want to jump up and give a big "FUCK YOU" to the lobbyists and arsehole politicians who are running this little place I like to call the whole world. If you like this song I recommend you listen to "The Sea is Rising" and "Never Give Up", also by Bliss N Eso, "Changes" by 2pac and a number of songs by Aussie Hip-Hop group The Herd. Remember: Chill, don't kill. |
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| Arrested Development – People Everyday Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Yeah, I think Speech is telling a story of his "Brothers", the African-Americans he should regard as friends, who are acting obscenely in front of his girlfriend. As you said, ho-ju, he doesn't want to fight, but if these people keep pushing and pushing, making him feel as if his girlfriend is at risk, he will lash out to defend her. One Love and Peace. |
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| Xavier Rudd – Twist Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Mpanczak, I salute you. You are damn right about all of that. Racism is such a damned stupid and hypocritical thing be. To be racist is to discriminate against other people over differences. Discriminating against someone because they are different is just such a stupid thing to do. Would you rather us all be robots who look and think exactly the same? A direct quote from the great Dr. Martin Luther King: "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. " So he's black? So she's white? WHO GIVES A DAMN? Also, to what you said about: "Can you sing to your creator, give tobacco to a tree Or some flowers to your mother, cause she gave you what you need" Yes. That's all we need. Life! Not racism, not war. Not greed, not famine. We need Life to Live, and lets be grateful for having it! And yes, Xavier Rudd is absolutely amazing to see live. One Love and Peace. |
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| Xavier Rudd – Better People Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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This song is very straightforward. Simple, yet powerful. Danagirl, damn, down to a nutshell. Rudd writes about things that matter. Just like you said, pointless relationships, absolutely pathetic love songs, they all pale in comparison to songs like this. Why can't we all be better people? Pick up that bit of rubbish you see on the beach? Let someone in front of you in the check-out line? Help that mother struggling with a pram, two bawling kids and ten shopping bags? In the words of John Butler (who also played at Bluesfest '09!): "Art changes People, People change the World" An artform like Xavier's songwriting can change people. If we all do our bit, we CAN change the world! Better People, a Better World! One Love and Peace. |
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| Xavier Rudd – Anni Kookoo Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Please, 'yeww', this isn't a place to be sending bad vibes. Xavier's wife is Canadian, so of course he would hold North America close to his heart, and it makes perfect sense to be a song written about the Inuits or American Indians. Yes, I am Australian, so don't attack me about being a "Stupid American". This is a song which doesn't discriminate. Native American? Australian Aborigines? Who cares who it's written about, the message is the same. To be nitpicking between the two cultures is like sorting Smarties. They are all the same inside, no matter what their appearance. The issues afflicting both of these cultures are horrifying and need to be dealt with swiftly. Why bloody debate over a 'financial crisis' or who has the biggest guns or bombs when we have violation of human rights under all of our noses? Who gives a damn if some corrupt corporation goes under? We have kids sniffing petrol as their prime source of entertainment. It may be depressing, but ignoring it or discriminating against it are going to do nothing to help it. NOTHING. That said, here is my interpretation: First Verse: "The places that we lived ... they took away our pride" This is referring to the original invasion of colonists. Wiping out the local culture and doing all-round terrible things to the natives. Note that this is applicable to Native Americans, Australian Aborigines and just about any other culture harmed by the sickening attitude of the colonial "whites". "if they didn't take our lives, they took away the things that made us feel alive" Just more culture bashing. The colonists either killed the locals or killed their culture. Chorus: "What have we become?" Why did us, the natives, sink from our proud culture to become addicts, living in squalor and famine? The colonists forced them into this lifestyle which is becoming ever more apparent among indigenous youths. Second Verse: "the old woman reflects ... drinking that has stolen so many souls and flooded her sacred blood" This "Old Woman" is thinking of her ancestor's proud cultural heritage and how shameful and depressing it is to see her children and other youths wasting their lives with drugs and substance abuse, not taking a moment to think of their own heritage. A great, heartfelt and emotional song. It opens the eyes to the atrocities that are happening right under our noses. Pride yourself upon your culture, respect those who are there to teach, don't throw it all away. One Love and Peace. |
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| Bliss N Eso – The Sea Is Rising Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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Yeah, eviieee, this sure does deserve some comments and credit. Pretty much, I think this song is just a rhetorical question to politicians who stuff around to much to do anything about a serious problem. "Split because of colour but bound because of blood" is pretty much about racism ANYWHERE. We can divide as much as we effing want over our gender, race or creed, but in the end, our blood is one and the same and it's high time we stop ignoring that. If you are listening to this song with doubts floating in your head about global warming and the rising sea levels, take a step back and think for a second... You're entitled to your opinions and beliefs, but why take the chance if it's something as important as the WHOLE WORLD in question, however minute the chance may be? Just take those extra few paces to the bin, walk to work or school if you can! In the small speech you hear in the last verse, the line; "Fuck all that shit!", pretty much sums up my opinion of racism. Fuck it! We don't need it, it's not necessary, and it brings nothing good into the world! Put all your racist hatred aside and just love each other. Peace, Love and Unity. Is it really that hard? My favourite line would have to be: "Open your eyes, Simply notice the issues" - Don't believe everything you see on TV. Make up your own mind, don't let someone else make it up for you. |
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