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Artist/Band: Midnight Oil
Lyrics for Song: Truganini
Lyrics for Album: Essential Oils [2012]



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



I hear much support for the monarchy

I hear the Union Jack's to remain,

I see Namatjira in custody

I see Truganini's in chains



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



I hear much support for the monarchy

I see the Union Jack in flames, let it burn

I see Namatjira with dignity

I see Truganini's in chains


Truganini

Midnight Oil's "Truganini" stands as a powerful anthem within their discography, addressing the dispossession of Indigenous Australians and the tragic history of the Truganini woman. Recorded for the 2012 compilation "Essential Oils," the track exemplifies the band's commitment to political activism and socially conscious rock. With its driving rhythm and urgent vocal delivery, the song serves as a poignant reminder of colonial impacts on Aboriginal communities, reinforcing the group's legacy as a leading voice in Australian protest music. The recording captures the raw emotion and historical weight of the subject matter, making it a significant addition to the band's catalogue of works that blend musical energy with deep social commentary.


Album Lyrics: Essential Oils [2012]


Midnight Oil
"Essential Oils [2012]"


1. Armistice Day
2. Back On The Borderline
3. Beds Are Burning
4. Best Of Both Worlds
5. Blue Sky Mine
6. Cold Cold Change
7. Don't Wanna Be The One
8. Dreamworld
9. Forgotten Years
10. Golden Age
11. Hercules
12. In The Valley
13. King Of The Mountain
14. Kosciusko
15. Luritja Way
16. My Country
17. One Country
18. Power And The Passion
19. Progress
20. Put Down That Weapon
21. Read About It
22. Redneck Wonderland
23. Run By Night
24. Say Your Prayers
25. Short Memory
26. Surf's Up Tonight
27. The Dead Heart
28. Truganini
29. Warakurna
30. Wedding Cake Island
31. White Skin Black Heart