Just UnAustralian

JUST UNAUSTRALIAN
Lyrics by Toni Burcher 2006

Verse 1:
She’s got a south coast, north coast, east and west.
She’s one hot island bod’.
Land that takes your breathe. Full of natures best.
She’s been blessed by God.

Verse 2:
She’s got sun, sand, surf. She’s got blood red earth.
This lucky country is great.
Mountain range rivers flow. So much green does grow,
At this heaven’s gate.

Verse 3:
Well she’s free, at a price, though the truth ain’t nice.
You can be assured.
Of the risk you do take and of one certain fate,
When entering her shores.

CHORUS 1:
She’s Australia.
Though she’s perfect be aware she has an unwritten law.
Free to grow, for sure. Quite achievers are adored.
If you try anything more, you’ll soon see what’s in store.

In Australia.
She’s where you go when you want to strive silently.
‘Cause if there’s one thing that’s just not Australian,
One thing that’s just not Australian. It’s a tall poppy.

Verse 4:
Have a go. Lend a hand. Is what makes this land grand.
You can count on a mate.
Those who were here and have come made the nation as one.
And in the worlds eye great.

Verse 5:
Understood. It’s all here. Even icy cold beer.
She’s designed to please.
But if an Aussie does know you’ve let your ego go,
They’ll cure your disease.

CHORUS 2:
Oh, Australians.
Proud of their nation ‘cause they know she is a valuable score.
Grown and strong, for sure. Quite achievers galore.
But if you show anything more, you’ll be sure shown what for.

‘Cause Australians,
Are just people who just want to strive silently.
‘Cause if there is one thing that’s just unAustralian,
One thing that’s just unAustralian. It is a tall poppy.

Verse 6:
Don’t forget, convict stock, workers hand, built this land.
Feet firmly on the ground.
Who do strive. Who do grow. But who will let you know,
If you need chopping down.

CHORUS 3:
Oi! Oi! Oi! Australia.
Her quiet achievers will help you strive so silently. (Or bring you to your knees!)
‘Cause if there is one thing that’s just not Australian,
One thing that’s just unAustralian. One thing… yeahhh…
Well, it’s a tall poppy.

COpyright © Toni Burcher 2006