Bells And Horns In The Back Of Beyond
Midnight Oil · Les Indispensables [2004]
As I waited at central to take you home
Winking spinning sparkling lights on our flat earth
You talk about the old groundling ways
Where the suburbs summer pulse and play in wrinkled sand and
never never never neverland
I get home I see them drive down
I look out and see those lines and lines and lines of swell and
smiles
Coolangatta, what's the matter?
Paradise, it's a surfer's world and flashing lights and real
estate
With one last wave
Ahhh, get up and run
'Cause there's a beach lies quiet near the open sea
And a carpark lay streched where the bindis used to be
When will I be yours
When will I be mine
Bells And Horns In The Back Of Beyond
Midnight Oil's 'Bells And Horns In The Back Of Beyond' captures the band's signature blend of driving rock rhythms and urgent social commentary. Emerging from the Australian post-punk and alternative rock scene, the group is renowned for weaving political activism into their energetic soundscapes. This recording reflects their commitment to exploring themes of isolation and the vastness of the Australian landscape, hallmarks of their extensive discography. While often associated with their more anthemic protest songs, this track demonstrates the band's ability to craft atmospheric narratives that resonate with listeners familiar with their broader body of work. The song stands as a testament to their enduring influence on rock music, maintaining the raw intensity and thoughtful lyricism that defined their career across multiple decades.