Sunburnt Sky
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[Verse]
Sunburnt sky kangaroo jumps high
Holden cars cruising wide open roads
Meat pies baking footy's gone live
City lights where the outback flows
[Chorus]
Come back again girl of girls
Let's dance under the southern pearls
You're my queen in a land so wide
Our love like the ocean tide
[Verse 2]
Barbecue nights with laughter and cheer
Golden beaches where we disappear
Vegemite mornings sky so clear
In your arms everything's so near
[Bridge]
From the bush to the bustling streets
Love's a rhythm in our heartbeat
Whispering winds in eucalyptus trees
Australia's magic in your eyes I see
[Chorus]
Come back again girl of girls
Let's dance under the southern pearls
You're my queen in a land so wide
Our love like the ocean tide
[Verse 3]
Skies on fire with twilight hues
Your smile's the sunrise I can't refuse
Endless summer in this endless land
Together forever hand in hand [Bridge]
From the bush to the bustling streets
Love's a rhythm in our heartbeat
Whispering winds in eucalyptus trees
Australia's magic in your eyes I see
[Chorus]
Come back again girl of girls
Let's dance under the southern pearls
You're my queen in a land so wide
Our love like the ocean tide Our love like the ocean tide [Verse
4]
Skies on fire with twilight hues
Your smile's the sunrise I can't refuse
Endless summer in this endless land
Together forever hand in hand |
The song "Sunburnt Sky", paints a romantic
and nostalgic portrait of Australia through vivid imagery and emotional
storytelling.
Australian Landscape & Culture
Outback and city fusion: Lines like “City
lights where the outback flows” blend rural and urban life.
Iconic references: Mentions of kangaroos,
Holden cars, meat pies, Vegemite, eucalyptus trees, and footy evoke classic
Aussie culture.
Natural beauty: Descriptions of golden
beaches, twilight skies, and endless summers celebrate the land’s allure.
Romantic Connection
The recurring chorus expresses longing and devotion: “Come
back again girl of girls / Let’s dance under the southern pearls.”
Love is portrayed as both grounding and expansive—“Our
love like the ocean tide”—mirroring the vastness of the Australian
landscape.
Emotional Tone & Structure
The song alternates between verses rich in sensory detail and
a chorus that anchors the emotional core.
Bridges emphasize the rhythm of love and nature, reinforcing a
sense of unity between personal affection and national identity.
It’s a warm, evocative piece that feels like a love letter to
both a person and a place.
