Tuesday, March 19
THE SEEKERS ~ I AM AUSTRALIAN
Whenever I hear our national anthem, I cringe over the words but not the tune.
Time I think to shake off the shackles of an outdated narrative and usher in far more appropriate words. How about ‘I am Australian’ as above, composed by Bruce Woodley of the Seekers and Dobe Newton of the Bush Wackers.
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I must confess that I cringe, not only about national anthem lyrics but also the tunes. It's nationalism, and I do not like it.
Hi Tom,
Yes – it can be a reminder of the past and the ever present current threat( playing out at the moment in some respects)in the glorification of an ugly style of nationalism.
But having appropriate words does help overcome this highly undesirable outcome to focus on the many, but in emphasising all belong to the one human tribe.
Best wishes
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