Archie Roach
Get Back to the Land
[Verse 1: DRMNGNOW]
We're deep in a position maybe nobody expected
Cultures torn apart from many intense pressures
Destructive misdirection from election to election
We need transformation to address it
But how we gonna heal if the peoples disconnected?
How we gonna heal if our mothers disrespected?
So much information, facts are rejected, neglected
Willful ignorance, yelling our truth is not accеpted
Rejectеd whilst society fall apart into depression
As sacredness of land is waiting for all to be connected
See, it's all sacred from the coasts, forest to desert
From thousands years ago into the present
See, everywhere we stepping, we step upon a blessing
Whilst I hear the land singing, ancestors' guidance never left us
Back to the land, can heal all, no question
Deliverin' unconditional love with each breath here
[Chorus: Emily Wurramara]
Get back to the land
'Cause it will never, ever, ever hurt you
You've got to get back to the land
'Cause it will never, ever, ever hurt you
You've got to
[Verse 2: DRMNGNOW]
Sometimes, it feels like I woke up in a nightmare
But everything is right when I got the land right here
But in my right ear is the pain and devastation
As the Colonial destruction continues all across the nations
Rejection of the fact we cared for this land across all places
Of sacredness from the Torres strait to Kulin Nation
And Yorta Yorta, my home, original placement
As our mother's pleading for us to heed her calls in demonstration
Singing our hearts and minds and spirits for the transformation
Be patient, I am here to clear your pain and frustration
Just be with me, I understand you and I love you
And I always will no matter how long you been away
You are my child, in every second I pray for
That you can elevate into peace with the sacred lores
Come back to the land for liberation
It's time to make it right, let's heal these wounds and lamentations
[Chorus: Emily Wurramara]
You've got to get back to the land
'Cause it will never, ever, ever hurt you (Ooh)
You've got to get back to the land
'Cause it will never, ever, ever let you down
Let you down
[Bridge: Emily Wurramara]
You've got to get back
You've got to get back
Get back to the land
Get back
You've got to get back
You've got to get back to the land
You've got to
[Outro]
Woka Mulana, Woka Mulana
Woka Mulana, Woka Mulana
Woka Mulana, Woka Mulana
Woka Mulana, Woka Mulana
Woka Mulana, Woka Mulana
Woka Mulana, Woka Mulana