Their sound is usually compared to that of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, though they also draw heavy influence from other Aussie bands like Rose Tattoo and The Angels. They have entertained audiences on the main stage at the 2006 Big Day Out and at such legendary venues as The Tote, The Espy, The Duke of Windsor, The Gaelic Club, Spectrum, The Metro, as well as putting on a highly-praised set at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in 2008. Airbourne have also shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, You Am I, The Living End, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Rose Tattoo, Magic Dirt, After The Fall & The Detroit Cobras to name a few.
Their music has been featured in NHL 08, NHL 09, Skate, Madden 08, Madden 09, Guitar Hero World Tour, a trailer for Medal of Honor: Airborne, Nascar 08, a Battlefield: Bad Company trailer, WWE's Royal Rumble 2008, and Burnout Paradise.
Steel Town
Airbourne Lyrics
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So, Mr., don't call me sir
I spend my whole life giving
For nothing much in return but scars and burns
Steel town
Living in a steel town
Free and proud
Working in a steel town
My hometown
I got my high-school sweetheart
And my hometown team
Yeah, with my friends all drinking at the corner bar
It's all that I need 'cause I'm living free
Steel town
Living in a steel town
Free and proud
Steel town
Working in a steel town
My hometown
Keep on burning
Keep on turning
I'm branded by the fire
My blood's running hot
And I'll be damned if I don't stand and fight
'Cause this steel town is all that we got
Steel town
Living in a steel town
Free and proud
Steel town
Working in a steel town
My hometown
Steel town
Living in a steel town
Free and proud
Steel town
Working in a steel town
My hometown
The lyrics of Airbourne's "Steel Town" express a sense of pride and unwavering commitment to hard work and perseverance. The opening lines, "I work for a livin' / So, Mr., don't call me sir / I spend my whole life giving / For nothing much in return but scars and burns" depict a hardworking individual who has dedicated their life to labor-intensive work that often goes unnoticed or undervalued by society. However, despite the physical and emotional toll of their work, they continue to push forward.
The singer then goes on to describe their hometown, a steel town where hard work and determination are held in high regard. The repetition of the phrase "Steel town, living in a steel town / Free and proud, Steel town, working in a steel town / My hometown" further emphasizes the sense of community and pride within the town. The singer also highlights the importance of their friends, high school sweetheart, and local sports team, which provide a sense of belonging and connection to their community.
The lines "I'm branded by the fire / My blood's running hot / And I'll be damned if I don't stand and fight / 'Cause this steel town is all that we got" further reinforce the idea that the singer is willing to endure the physical and emotional hardships of their work because it is all they have. The use of fiery imagery conveys the idea that the singer is fueled by their passion and commitment to their town and its values.
Overall, "Steel Town" is a celebration of the blue-collar, hardworking spirit that is often overlooked in modern society. It emphasizes the importance of community, perseverance in the face of adversity, and the value of hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
I work for a livin'
I earn my living through hard work
So, Mr., don't call me sir
I may work hard, but that doesn't mean I am above anyone else
I spend my whole life giving
I dedicate my life to working hard and contributing to my community
For nothing much in return but scars and burns
Despite my hard work, I often face physical and emotional hardships without much reward
Steel town
Referring to the town the singer grew up in and currently lives in, which is known for its steel industry
Living in a steel town
Describing the experience of residing in a steel town
Free and proud
Feeling a sense of independence and self-esteem that comes from living in a steel town
Working in a steel town
Referring to the singer's occupation in the steel industry
My hometown
Expressing loyalty and a strong connection to his place of origin
I got my high-school sweetheart
Referring to a romantic partner who the singer has been with since high school
And my hometown team
Describing a sense of community pride for his local sports team
Yeah, with my friends all drinking at the corner bar
Depicting a scene of socializing and camaraderie with his friends in a local establishment
It's all that I need 'cause I'm living free
Stating that these small pleasures and moments of community are all that he needs to feel fulfilled
Keep on burning
Encouraging persistence and perseverance despite challenges
Keep on turning
Encouraging a continued effort and forward motion in life
I'm branded by the fire
Referencing the physical and mental scars that the singer has endured through his work in the steel industry
My blood's running hot
Imagery evoking the passion and drive the singer has for his town and work
And I'll be damned if I don't stand and fight
Expressing a fierce dedication to the steel town and a willingness to defend it
'Cause this steel town is all that we got
Emphasizing the importance of the steel town to the singer and his community
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