Under The Overpass
Midnight Oil · Capricornia [2001]
Over broken glass
And I'll bet you've heard that story
Under the overpass
got no time to weep for something
You'll never get back
If your feeling cold and lonely
Under the overpass
hallelujah hallelujah
Under the overpass
dingo cry in the middle of the night
Snakeskin crawl under desert sunlight
I wish and I hope
Someone's there to drink from the soak
In the town where I hit the ground
Its the town with the full nelson sound
yea the news will travel slowly
Over broken glass
Time and again your gonna hear that story
Under the overpass
got no time to weep for something
You can never get back
If your feeling cold and lonely
Under the overpass
you can never get back
If your feeling sad and lonely
Under the overpass
hallelujah (repeated in various forms)
Under the overpass
Under the overpass
Midnight Oil - Under The Overpass
Released on the 2001 compilation Capricornia, 'Under The Overpass' stands as a potent anthem within the Australian punk rock tradition. Led by Bernie Marsden's driving guitar work and the band's signature vocal delivery, the track channels the raw energy of the 1970s while addressing contemporary social issues. The song exemplifies Midnight Oil's commitment to political activism, blending gritty soundscapes with urgent messaging about urban decay and environmental neglect. As part of their extensive discography, this recording reinforces the group's legacy as a defining voice in the Australian alternative scene, resonating with listeners who value music that challenges societal norms and highlights the realities of modern life.