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Down Under

Men at Work

Traveling in a fried-out combie

On a hippie trail, head full of zombie

I met a strange lady, she made me nervous

She took me in and gave me breakfast

And she said,

Do you come from a land down under

Where women glow and men plunder

Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder

You better run, you better take cover.

Buying bread from a man in Brussels

He was six foot four and full of muscles

I said, Do you speak-a my language

He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich

And he said,

I come from a land down under

Where beer does flow and men chunder

Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder

You better run, you better take cover.

Lying in a den in Bombay

With a slack jaw, and not much to say

I said to the man, Are you trying to tempt me

Because I come from the land of plenty

And he said,

Oh! Do you come from a land down under (oh yeah yeah)

Where women glow and men plunder

Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder

You better run, you better take cover.

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Men at Work's 'Down Under' is an iconic song from Australia that explores themes of national identity and cultural pride. Through its catchy tune and lyrics, the song describes the experience of traveling through various parts of Australia and encountering people who recognize the uniqueness and cultural quirks of the country. Key themes include Australian landscapes, the laid-back lifestyle, and encounters with both tourists and locals. Noteworthy moments include references to iconic Australian imagery like the vegemite sandwich and the phrase 'where women glow and men plunder,' which serves as a playful nod to the country's colonial history.

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