Jimmy Sharman's Boxers
Midnight Oil · Les Indispensables [2004]
Sharman's tents roll into town
Twelve will face the auctioneer
Sharman's boxers stand their ground
Their days are darker than your nights
But they won't be the first to fall
Children broken from their dreams
But they won't be the first to fall
Fighting in the spotlight
Eyes turn blacker than their skin
For Jimmy Sharman's boxers
It's no better if you win
Standing in the darkness
Lined up waiting for the bell
The days are wasted drinking
At the first and last hotel
Why are we fighting for this?
Why are you paying for this?
You pay to see me fall
Like shrapnel to the floor
What is the reason for this?
There is a reason for this?
What is the reason
They keeping coming back for more?
The blows now bring him to his knees
But still the crowd calls out for more, for more
The drums are burning in his ears
The man keeps counting out the score
This is the place of first and last hotel
This is the place of first and last hotel
Stand on your face of first and last hotel
Not in the race of first and last hotel
Fighting in the spotlight
Eyes turn blacker than their skin
For Jimmy Sharman's boxers
It's no better if you win
Standing in the darkness
Lined up waiting for the bell
The days are wasted drinking
At the first and last hotel
Why are we fighting for this?
Why are you paying for this?
You pay to see me fall
Like shrapnel to the floor
What is the reason for this?
There is a reason for this?
What is the reason
They keeping coming back for more?
Why are we fighting?
Why are you paying?
Why why why why?
Why are we fighting?
Why are we fighting?
What is the reason
They keeping coming back for more?
Jimmy Sharman's Boxers
Jimmy Sharman's Boxers is a track by the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, released on their 2004 compilation album Les Indispensables. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk energy and political commentary, a hallmark of their discography spanning decades. With its driving rhythm and socially conscious lyrics, the recording reflects the group's commitment to addressing contemporary issues through their music. As part of Midnight Oil's extensive catalogue, the track stands alongside other notable works that have cemented their reputation as influential voices in the alternative rock genre. The song captures the band's ability to merge anthemic choruses with urgent messaging, creating a powerful listening experience that resonates with fans of politically charged rock music.