Such a great song, Sharni...it came out at a time when I was REALLY hurting in my life, & I think it may have saved me from my misery several times...

I Am Australian
Bruce Woodley and Dobe Newton

I came from the dream-time, from the dusty red soil plains,
I am the ancient heart the keeper of the flame,
I stood upon the rocky shore I watched the tall ships come,
For forty thousand years I'd been the first Australian.

I came upon the prison ship bound down by iron chains
I cleared the land, endured the lash and waited for the rains.
I'm a settler, I'm a farmer's wife on a dry and barren run
A convict then a free man, I became Australian.

I'm the daughter of a digger who sought the mother lode
The girl became a woman on the long and dusty road
I'm a child of the depression, I saw the good times come
I'm a bushy, I'm a battler, I am Australian.

Chorus: We are one but we are many,
and from all the lands on earth we come,
We share a dream, and sing with one voice,
I am, you are, we are Australian.

I'm a teller of stories, I'm a singer of songs
I am Albert Namatjira, and I paint the ghostly gums
I am Clancy on his horse, I'm Ned Kelly on the run
I'm the one who waltzed Matilda, I am Australian.

I'm the hot wind from the desert, I'm the black soil of the plains
I'm the mountains and the valleys, I'm the drought and flooding rains
I am the rock, I am the sky, the rivers when they run
The spirit of this great land, I am Australian.

I absolutely love this song Scotz....and thought it somewhat appropriate at the moment

AC/DC

MISTRESS FOR CHRISTMAS
The Razors Edge (1990)
(Young, Young)

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the day
I just can't wait till Christmas time
When I can grope you in the hay (When I can roll you in the hay)

Easy come, easy go
Have a good time with lots of dough
Slippin' up high, slippin' down low
Love'm and leave'm on with the show

Listen, I like female form in minimum dress
Money to spend with a capital "S"
Get a date with the woman in red
Wanna be in heaven with three in a bed (One of me in heaven...)

He got it, I want it
They got it, I can't have it
But I want it, but it don't matter
She got it, and I can't [get | have] it
I want a mistress for Christmas
I want a mistress for Christmas

(Ooh yeah, haha yeah
I want a mistress for Christmas
Come on)

Easy come, easy go
Slippin' high, slippin' low

(Yeah, aw right)

He got it, I want it
They got it, I can't have it
I want it, don't matter
She got it, and I can't get it -

Mistress
he got it, I want it
For Christmas
They got it, and I can't have it
Mistress
But I want it, it don't matter
For Christmas
She got it, and I can't get a

Mistress for Christmas

You know what I'm talkin' about
Mistress for Christmas
You gotta send me down
you gotta send me down
Mistress for Christmas
I want the woman in red (I want a woman in the rear,)
with bow in my bed with a bottle of my beer | At the bottom of my bed)

Mistress for Christmas

I can hear you coming down my smoke stack
I wanna ride on your raindeer honey and ring the bells

Golden Smog - Shooting Star

Johnny was a schoolboy when he heard his first Beatles song
"Love me do" I think it was and from there it wouldn't take long
got himself a guitar, he used to play it every night
now he's in a rock and roll outfit everything is alright
don't you know
Johnny told his momma "hey momma, I'm going away
gonna hit the big time, gonna be a big star someday"
momma came to the door with a teardrop in her eye
Johnny said "don't cry momma smile and wave goodbye"

don't you know
don't you know that you are a shooting star
don't you know
don't you know that you are a shooting star
and all the world will love you just as long
as long as you are

Johnny made a record, it went straight up to number one
suddenly everyone loved to hear him play his song
watching the world go by surprising it goes so fast
Johnny looked around him and said "hey I made the big time at last"

don't you know
don't you know that you are a shooting star
don't you know
don't you know that you are a shooting star
and all the world will love you just as long
as long as you are
don't you know that you are a shooting star
and all the world will love you just as long
as long as you are

Johnny died one night, died in his bed
bottle of whiskey, sleeping tablets by his head
Johnny's life passed him by like a warm summer day
if you listen to the wind sometimes you can still hear him play

don't you know
don't you know that you are a shooting star
don't you know, don't you
don't you know that you are a shooting star
don't you, don't you, don't you, don't you, don't you know
don't you know that you are a shooting star
don't you, don't you, don't you, don't you, don't you know
don't you know you are a shooting, a shooting star
don't you know you are a shooting star

You must remember this:
A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh.
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by.

And when two lovers woo
they still say, "I Love You".
on that you can rely.
No matter what the future brings,
As time goes by.

Moonlight and love songs,
Never out of date.
Hearts full of passion,
Jealousy and Hate.
Woman needs Man:
Man must have his mate
that no one can deny.

It's still the same old story:
A fight for love and glory,
A case of do or die.
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.

(music break)

It's still the same old story:
A fight for love and glory,
A case of do or die.
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.


(As sung by Vera Lynn - "Does anybody here remember Vera Lynn?...")

Foxy lady - Jimi Hendrix

Foxy
Foxy

You know you're a cut little heartbreaker
Foxy
You know you're a sweet little lovemaker
Foxy

I wanna take you home
I won't do you no harm, no
You've got to be all mine, all mine
Ooh, foxy lady

I see you, heh, on down on the scene
Foxy
You make me wanna get up and scream
Foxy
Ah, baby listen now
I've made up my mind
I'm tired of wasting all my precious time
You've got to be all mine, all mine
Foxy lady
Here I come

I'm gonna take you home
I won't do you no harm, no
You've got to be all mine, all mine

Here I come
I'm comin' to get ya
Foxy lady
You look so good
Yeah, foxy
Yeah, give us some
Foxy
Yeah, get it, babe
You make me feel like
Feel like sayin' foxy
Foxy
Foxy lady
Foxy lady

Accidents Will Happen

oh I just don't know where to begin
love just doesn't wait forever
it's now or never
but she keeps him hanging on
the silly cheering her on
she says she can't go home without a chaperon

accidents will happen
they're only hit and run
you used to be a victim
now you're not the only one
accidents will happen
they're only hit and run
I don't want to hear it
'cause I know what I've done

there's so many fish in the sea
that only rise up in a sweat of smoke like mercury
but they keep you hanging on
they say you're so young
your mind is made up
but your mouth is undone

accidents will happen
they're only hit and run
you used to be a victim
now you're not the only one
accidents will happen
they're only hit and run
I don't want to hear it
'cause I know what I've done

and it's the damage that we do
you'll never know
it's the words that we don't say
that scare me so
there are so many people to see
so many people you can check upon
and add to your collection
but they keep you hanging on
until you're well hung
your mouth is made up
but your mind is undone

accidents will happen
they're only hit and run
you used to be a victim
now you're not the only one
accidents will happen
they're only hit and run
I don't want to hear it
'cause I know what -
I know what -
I know what
I've done....
(I know, I know...)

Elvis Costello

Ok, here's an odd one, but I located the lyrics online by happenstance, & it's also an interesting tribute to my good mate from Down Under...

Ladies & Gents...Capt. Beefheart & his Magic Band...

Old Fart At Play

Pappy with the Khaki sweatband
Bowed goat potbellied barnyard that only he noticed
The old fart was smart
The old gold cloth madonna
Dancin' t' the fiddle 'n saw
He ran down behind the knoll
'n slipped on his wooden fishhead
The mouth worked 'n snapped all the bees
Back t' the bungalow
Momma was flatten'n lard
With her red enamel rollin' pin
When the fishhead broke the window
Rubber eye erect 'n precisely detailed
Airholes from which breath should come
Is now closely fit
With the chatter of the old fart inside
An assortment of observations took place
Momma licked 'er lips like uh cat
Pecked the ground like uh rooster
Pivoted like uh duck
Her stockings down caught dust 'n doughballs
She cracked 'er mouth glaze caught one eyelash
Rubbed 'er hands on 'er gorgeous gingham
Her hand grasped sticky metal intricate latchwork
Open t' the room uh smell cold mixed with bologna
Rubber bands crumpled wax paper bonnets
Fat goose legs 'n special jellies
Ignited by the warmth of the room
The old fart smelled this thru his important breather holes
Cleverly he dialed from within from the outside we observed
That the nose of the wooden mask
Where the holes had just been uh moment ago
Was now smooth amazingly blended camouflaged in
With the very intricate rainbow trout replica
The old fart inside was now breathin' freely
From his perfume bottle atomizer air bulb invention
Dialogue:
Don Van Vliet: "His excited eyes from within the dark interior glazed; watered in appreciation of his thoughtful preparation"
Man: "Oh man, that's so heavy"

We'll be singing
When we're winning
We'll be singing

I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down

Pissing the night away
Pissing the night away

He drinks a whisky drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him
Of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him
Of the better times:

"Oh Danny Boy
Danny Boy
Danny Boy..."

I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down

Pissing the night away
Pissing the night away

He drinks a whisky drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him
Of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him
Of the better times:

"Don't cry for me
Next door neighbour..."

I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down

We'll be singing
When we're winning
We'll be singing

IT'S MY LIFE - The Animals
(Atkins/Derico)
It's a hard world to get a break in
All the good things have been taken
But girl there are ways to make certain things pay
Though I'm dressed in these rags,
I'll wear sable some day
Hear what I say
I'm gonna ride the serpent
No more time spent sweatin' rent
Hear my command
I'm breakin' loose, it ain't no use
Holdin' me down, stick around
But baby (baby)
Remember (remember)
It's my life and I'll do what I want
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
But some day I'll treat you real fine
There'll be women and their fortunes
Who just want to bring their offerin's
Are you gonna cry, when I'm squeezin' you dry
Takin' all I can get, no regrets
When I openly lie
And live on their money
Believe me honey, that money
Can you believe, I ain't no saint
No complaints
So girl go out Hand it out
And baby (baby)
Remember (remember)
It's my life and I'll do what I want
It's my mind and I'll think what I want
Show me I'm wrong, hurt me sometime
But some day I'll treat you real fine
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) Don't push me
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) It's my life
(It's my life and I'll do what I want) And I can do what I want
(It's my mind and I'll think what I want) You can't tell me
(It's my life and I'll do what I want)

You Are - Pearl Jam


This broken wheel is coming undone.
And the road's exploding.
But you're keeping me strong.
Rolling along with you.
Love is a tower and you're the key.
Leading me higher. When you let me in.

Keeping us close, so close, on down the line.
Sometimes I burn like a dot on the sun with no one knowing.
But you're keeping me strong. Moving along with you.

You are a tower of strength to me.
The darkening hour sees light again.

Again. Ooh wah, ooh wah, you are, you are.

Love is a tower of strength to me.
I am the shoreline but you're the sea.

The sea. You are.

Artist : Shaggy
Song : Strength Of A Woman





This one goes out to all my women,
my strong women,
Uh.

So amazing how this world was made,
I wonder if God was a women.
The gift of life astounds me to this day,
I give it up for the woman.
She's the constant wind that helps my sailboat,
That's a woman.
With a smile and a style,
She'll protect you like a child,
that's a woman.

Chorus:
She'll put a smile upon your face,
and take you to the higher place,
So don't you underestimate,
the strength of a woman.
The strength of a woman.

Woke up this morning,
got up with the scent of a woman.
So picture if you would what life would be,
It ain't much good without a woman.

She can nag and be a constant pain,
oh, that woman.
But those hips,
she's got me whipped,
And it's just too hard to resist,
what a woman.

Chorus:
She'll put a smile upon your face,
and take you to the higher place,
So don't you underestimate,
the strength of a woman.
The strength of a woman.

Tenderness that's so so sweet,
Gentle words she softly speaks,
So in the world we meet,
God placed a problem at her feet,
She can take you to your high,
be your comfort when you cry,
But if you look into her eyes you'll see,
The strength of a woman.
The strength of a woman

Chorus:
She'll put a smile upon your face,
and take you to the higher place,
So don't you underestimate,
the strength of a woman.
The strength of a woman.

Flake~Jack Johnson

I know she said it's alright
But you can make it up next time
I know she knows it's not right
There ain't no use in lying
Maybe she thinks I know something
Maybe maybe she thinks its fine
Maybe she knows something I don't
I'm so, I'm so tired, I'm so tired of trying

It seems to me that maybe,
It pretty much always means no
So don't tell me you might just let it go
And often times we're lazy
It seems to stand in my way
Cause no one no not no one
Likes to be let down

I know she loves the sunrise
No longer sees it with her sleeping eyes
And I know that when she said she's gonna try
Well it might not work because of other ties and
I know she usually has some other ties
And I wouldn't want to break 'em, nah, I wouldn't want to break 'em
Maybe she'll help me to untie this but
Until then well, I'm gonna have to lie too

It seems to me that maybe
It pretty much always means no
So don't tell me you might just let it go
And often times we're lazy
It seems to stand in my way
Cause no one no not no one
Likes to be let down
It seems to me that maybe
It pretty much always means no
So don't tell me you might just let it go

The harder that you try baby, the further you'll fall
Even with all the money in the whole wide world
Please please please don't pass me
Please please please don't pass me
Please please please don't pass me by

Everything you know about me now baby you gonna have to change
You gonna have to call it by a brand new name
Please please please don't drag me
Please please please don't drag me
Please please please don't drag me down

Just like a tree down by the water baby I shall not move
Even after all the silly things you do
Please please please don't drag me
Please please please don't drag me
Please please please don't drag me down

Party Girl - Elvis Costello

they say you're nothing but a party girl
just like a million more all over the world
I know I shouldn't be raising my hopes so high
but I have seen the hungry looks in their eyes
they'd settle for anything in disguise of love
seen the party girls look them over
seen them leaving when the party's over

they can't touch me now
you say you don't mind
we're so hard to find
I could give you anything but time

give it just one more try
give it a chance
starts like fascination
ends up like a trance

you'll never be the guilty party girl
you know some day we can go hiding from this world
maybe I'll never get over the change in style
but I don't want to lock you up and say you're mine
don't want to lose you or say goodbye
I'm a guilty party and I want my slice
but I know you've got me and I'm in a grip-like vice

they can't touch me now
you say you don't mind
we're so hard to find
I could give you anything
I would give you anything
I can give you anything but time
give you anything but
time....