This vibrant track resonates with themes of adventure, cultural identity, and cautionary tales. Narratively, it follows the protagonist's journey across Australia and beyond in a "fried-out Kombi" through encounters that highlight both camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of travel. The interaction with a "strange lady" and a bread seller in Brussels exposes the globalized connection yet reminds one of the distinctiveness of Australian culture—underscored by the iconic Vegemite sandwich. The recurring references to thunder ⚡ suggest looming danger, juxtaposing the idyllic portrayal of the land "down under" where "women glow and men chunder." This dualism acts as a metaphor for the country's raw beauty paired with its potential peril, urging one to "run" and "take cover" when necessary. The song ultimately encapsulates a celebration of identity while cautioning against complacency in unfamiliar terrains. 🌏
Down Under
Lyrics
Traveling in a fried-out Kombi
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast
Traveling in a fried-out Kombi
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast
And she said
Do you come from a land down under
Where women glow and men plunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six-foot-four and full of muscles
I said, "do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
And he said
I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover, yeah
I come from a land down under
You better run, you better take cover
Traveling in a fried-out Kombi
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover
Do you come from a land down under
You better run, you better take cover
I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
(Where beer does flow and men chunder)
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover
(You better run, you better take cover)
Writer(s): Colin James Hay, Ronald Graham Strykert
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
What is the Meaning of Down Under
?
End of content
That's all we got for #