In The Outback Sun
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[Verse]
In the outback sun where the shadows play
Kangaroos hop while the kookaburras stay
There's a girl of girls that I still adore
Wish you'd come back strolling through my door
[Chorus]
Come back again my heart's aflame
Girl of girls ain't you tired of this game
Under Southern skies let's start anew
Australia's calling me and you
[Verse 2]
She wore dreams like a boomerang
Always returned but never sang
Her voice was silent in the twilight glow
Lost in memories the wind would blow
[Chorus]
Come back again my heart's aflame
Girl of girls ain't you tired of this game
Under Southern skies let's start anew
Australia's calling me and you
[Bridge]
From the Outback plains to Bondi's tide
Your spirit roams wild but can't hide
Through red deserts and green coastlines
The land of Oz waits with open signs
[Verse 3]
Just a postcard from a distant shore
Made my heart ache for something more
A letter with hopes in every line
Australia waits girl take the sign
[Verse 4]
Just a postcard from a distant shore
Made my heart ache for something more
A letter with hopes in every line
Australia waits girl take the sign
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"In The Outback Sun"
Main Themes & Imagery
Nostalgia & longing: The narrator yearns for
a past love, evoking emotional memories tied to the Australian landscape.
Romantic pursuit: There's a repeated plea for
the woman to return and rekindle their connection.
Australian identity: The song is steeped in
national imagery—kangaroos, kookaburras, boomerangs, Bondi Beach, red deserts,
and green coastlines—creating a vivid sense of place.
Structure Highlights
Verses: Paint scenes of emotional reflection
and symbolic gestures (e.g., “She wore dreams like a boomerang”).
Chorus: Acts as a heartfelt refrain,
emphasizing the desire to reunite “Under Southern skies.”
Bridge: Expands the scope from personal to
national, suggesting the land itself is calling them home.
Repetition: The final verses echo earlier
ones, reinforcing the emotional weight of distance and hope.
It’s a beautifully crafted piece—ripe for musical adaptation
or even a visual concept.
