Truganini
Midnight Oil
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There's a road train going nowhere Roads are cut, lines are down We'll be staying at the Roma Bar Till that monsoon passes on The backbone of this country's broken The land is cracked and the land is sore Farmers are hanging on by their fingertips We cursed and stumbled across that shore I hear much support for the monarchy I hear the Union Jack's to remain I see Namatjira in custody I see Truganini's in chains And the world it won't stand still Blue collar work it don't get you nowhere You just go round and round in debt Somebody's got you on that treadmill, mate And I hope you're not beaten yet I hear much support for the monarchy I see the Union Jack in flames, let it burn I see Namatjira with dignity I see Truganini's in chains
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Written by: JAMES MOGINIE, MARTIN ROTSEY, PETER GARRETT, ROBERT HIRST, WAYNE STEVENS
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11 facts about this song
Band Background"Truganini" is a song by Australian rock band Midnight Oil. The band is famed for its intense, hard-rocking sound and environmental activism, especially under lead singer Peter Garrett.
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Album InformationThe song appeared on the band's eighth studio album, "Earth and Sun and Moon," which was released in 1993.
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Song CreationThe song was written by the band members Rob Hirst, Peter Garrett, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey, and Bones Hillman.
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Chart PerformanceThe track did outstandingly well in the charts and peaked at number 10 in the Australian Singles Chart and number 4 in the Canada Top Singles.
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Real-Life InspirationThe song is named after Truganini, a Tasmanian Aboriginal woman who is often considered to be the last 'full-blooded' Aboriginal Tasmanian.
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Social CommentaryThrough "Truganini," the band forced their listeners to confront the harsh reality of Australia's colonial past, rendering the legacy of violence against indigenous peoples inescapable.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Truganini" features the band performing the song intercut with archival footage and images of indigenous Australian peoples, further emphasizing the song's message.
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Chart ContinuityThis song was continuous with the Midnight Oil's other politically charged songs which did well on the Australian music charts.
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LegacyToday, "Truganini" is regarded as one of Midnight Oil's most powerful and enduring songs, an anthem of indigenous resilience in the face of colonial invasion.
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CollaborationsFor their 2009 performance of Truganini during the Sound Relief concert, they were joined on stage by Australian indigenous musician Dan Sultan.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1994 ARIA Music Awards.
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