I Am Australian
The Seekers
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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 shores I watched the tall ships come For forty thousand years I've been The first Australian I came upon the prison ship Bowed down by iron chains I bought 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 bushie, I'm a battler I am Australian We are one, but we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We'll 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'm 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 We are one, but we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We'll share a dream and sing with one voice "I am, you are, we are Australian" We are one, but we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We'll share a dream and sing with one voice "I am, you are, we are Australian" "I am, you are, we are Australian"
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Written by: Bruce Woodley, Dobe Newton
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Am Australian" belongs to the genre of folk-pop music. Known for their anthem-like melodies and stories of people, places, and social issues, The Seekers brought a unique voice to this genre.
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Release YearThe Seekers released "I Am Australian" in 1997.
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Songwriters"I Am Australian" was written by Bruce Woodley of The Seekers and Dobe Newton of The Bushwackers.
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Cultural SignificanceThe song is considered an unofficial anthem of Australia, frequently performed at public ceremonies and school events.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics reflect the diversity and unity of Australia, touching upon multiple aspects ranging from indigenous culture to immigrant experiences.
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Different VersionsThe song has been adapted by different artists throughout the years, reflecting different perspectives on Australian culture.
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Usage in Media"I Am Australian" has been used in several media contexts, such as television series and commercials, notably in advertisements for Victoria Bitter beer.
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Charity ConcertsThe song was performed as part of a charity concert for bushfire relief in 2009, demonstrating its continued relevance and appeal.
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Iconic LineOne of the song's most iconic lines, "We are one, but we are many", is often quoted in discussions about Australian multiculturalism and unity.
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RecognitionIn 2014, "I Am Australian" was added to the Sounds of Australia registry, a collection that aims to preserve Australia's sound heritage.
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Public PollIn a 2001 public poll conducted by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), "I Am Australian" was voted the third most popular song in Australia.
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Commemorative CoinTo honor the song, Australia Post issued a commemorative coin in 2015.
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