King Of The Mountain Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chrisb1 

Cover art for King Of The Mountain lyrics by Midnight Oil

Is it about Peter Brock?

Absolutely not. 'workers of the world, run to the top of the mountain' refers to the people from all walks of life who compete in the King of the Mountain foot race up a very steep mountain in Pomona, Queensland on the fourth Sunday in July every year. Rob Hirst owns land in the area. 'mountain in the shadow of light, rain in the valley below' captures the mystical quality of Mt. Cooroora on a rainy, misty day. I always think of that line when I see it. 'sugar train stops at the crossing' - there is a railway crossing...