Truganini

Jim Moginie / Rob Hirst

There's a road train going nowhere
Roads are cut, lines are down
We'll be staying at the Roma bar
Till that monsoon passes on

The backbone of this country's broken
The land is cracked and the land is sore
Farmers are hanging on by their fingertips
We cursed and stumbled across that shore
What for?

I hear much support for the monarchy
I hear the Union Jack's to remain
I see Namatjira in custody
And I see Truganini's in chains

And the world won't stand still
And the world won't stand still

Blue collar work, it don't get you nowhere
You just go round and round in debt
Somebody's got you on that treadmill, mate
And I hope you're not beaten yet
Not yet!

I hear much support for the monarchy
I hear the Union Jack's to remain
I see Namatjira in custody
And I see Truganini's in chains

I hear much support for the monarchy
I see the Union Jack in flames
(Let it burn!)
I see Namatjira with dignity
And I see Truganini's in chains

And the world won't stand still
And the world won't stand still
And the world won't stand still
And the world won't stand still

Trivia about the song Truganini by Midnight Oil

On which albums was the song “Truganini” released by Midnight Oil?
Midnight Oil released the song on the albums “Earth And Sun And Moon” in 1993, “Best Of The Best Gold - 20.000 Watt R.S.L.” in 1997, and “The Real Thing” in 2000.
Who composed the song “Truganini” by Midnight Oil?
The song “Truganini” by Midnight Oil was composed by Jim Moginie and Rob Hirst.

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