Skies So Wide And Blue

[Verse]

Down under skies so wide and blue

Kangaroos hop while kookaburras coo

She took my hand and led me far

In a beat-up old Holden car

[Verse 2]

We'd chase the sunset and kick the ball

Laughed at night with pies and all

She was the girl of girls it's true

But now she's gone and I'm so blue

[Chorus]

Come back again oh girl of dreams

Without you Babe nothing's what it seems

We'll cheer at matches under stars

In the land of football and Holden cars

[Verse 3]

We'd dance to tunes beneath the moon

Big band's playing another croon

But now the nights are long and cold

Without my girl to have and hold

[Chorus]

Come back again oh girl of dreams

Without you Babe nothing's what it seems

We'll cheer at matches under stars

In the land of football and Holden cars

[Bridge]

So when you see the Southern Cross

Remember us don't count the cost

Just come back to where you belong

Where the days are bright and nights are long

[Chorus]

Come back again oh girl of dreams

Without you Babe nothing's what it seems

We'll cheer at matches under stars

In the land of football and Holden cars, Holden cars

 

 

 

"Skies So Wide And Blue"
This song is a nostalgic ode to love, loss, and the uniquely Australian backdrop that frames the memories. Here's a breakdown of its key themes and imagery:

Setting & Atmosphere:

Evokes the Australian landscape with “skies so wide and blue,” kangaroos, kookaburras, and Holden cars.

Celebrates communal experiences like football matches, moonlit dances, and sharing meat pies.

Narrative Arc:

Begins with joyful memories of a romantic relationship—road trips, laughter, and shared adventures.

Shifts to sorrow and longing after the girl leaves, with repeated pleas for her return.

Emotional Core:

The chorus underscores the emotional void: “Without you Babe nothing’s what it seems.”

The bridge adds a poetic touch, referencing the Southern Cross as a symbol of connection and hope.

Cultural Touchstones:

Holden cars and football serve as emblems of Aussie identity and nostalgia.

The song blends personal heartbreak with national sentiment, making it both intimate and broadly relatable.