Is It Now
Midnight Oil · Other Songs - Midnight Oil
He wears a matching suit, steel tipped shoes and the diamonds
And he holds the dying flame, the loaded dice and the answer
He stalks the open road that leads form here to there
You'd better look out, watch out, beware
There's no safety here
Crouched by the fence, sweat dries cold on your every breath
Where's the saviour that the critics dream about now
He's telling jokes to all the saviours in the ward
Be warned when it comes to that, to the point of indecision
When you hesitate, he'll make his choice for you
You better look out, beware
There's no safety here (no, no, no safety)
Crouched by the fence, sweat dried cold on your every breath
His eyes, they turn red
You think and recall what he said
He puts a name to every face
Table talk and wall to wall
Winners win the game, and the losers win the war
Resurrection, intersection, comic books and mass defection
Vinyl floor and sliding doors, nothing more
Lost the thread of conversation
Sentence fails and engine roars
No recall, blindfold to the stairs
Is it now?
Is it now?
(Moginie/Garrett)
Is It Now
Released by the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, 'Is It Now' stands as a defining track from their 1984 album, *Diesel and Dust*. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and political activism, addressing the environmental crisis and the dangers of industrialization. With its driving rhythm and urgent vocal delivery, the recording captures the raw energy of the punk-influenced era while maintaining the melodic sophistication that characterized Midnight Oil's work. The track remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the group's enduring commitment to raising awareness about ecological issues through their music. It serves as a powerful reminder of the band's role in shaping the Australian rock landscape of the 1980s.