She has also worked as a cultural ambassador for Torres Strait Islanders, and she is associated with the "Deadlys" - the national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, sport, entertainment and community awards.
Come on
Christine Anu Lyrics
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Your mouth is arid dry
Red blazing eyes alight
Like the flame inside
You cast a shadow on your sould
No view out of the window
No one can see
Nobody knows
The earth it is not watered
When your thirst is filled with poison
And you spirit turns
The earth it is not watered
When your thirst is filled with poison
And you spirit turns
Brother father lover son
You are a king the day you're born
You walk in lead
She falls behing
Teacher of a better way
Will your son ever know a brighter day
It goes on
And on and on
The earth it is not watered
When your thirst is filled with poison
And your spirit turns
The earth it is not watered
When your thirst is filled with poison
And your spirit turns
Come on come on come on
You know you'll find another way
Come on come on come on
You know you'll see another day
You wake up in the morning
Your wife and children gone
Through tears you swallow pride
Guilt returns inside
The surface is not moving
A struggle is beginning
You're waiting to burst right out
The earth it is not watered
When your thirst is filled with poison
And your spirit turns
The earth it is not watered
When your thirst is filled with poison
And your spirit turns
Come on come on come on
You know you'll find another way
Come on come on come on
You know you'll see another day
(repeat to fade)
Christine Anu's song "Come On" is about the struggles of life, and how people can be filled with negativity which acts as a poison to their mind, body, and soul. The song talks about the darkness that people go through when they wake up in the morning, with dry mouth and red blazing eyes that symbolize their inner turmoil. They feel alone, with their shadow cast upon their soul, and no view out of the window. It is a portrayal of how people can feel lost in the world, misunderstood and unseen with nobody knowing their pain.
The song talks about how life can be tough, and how one's thirst for growth and progress can be poisoned with negativity. It talks about how one's spirit can be turned around and filled with negativity, leading to a feeling of hopelessness. The song then shifts its focus to how people can overcome these struggles. It speaks about how everyone has the potential to be a king, to walk ahead of everyone else and lead them to a brighter tomorrow. It highlights the importance of teachers of a better way, who teach the coming generations to lead a brighter day.
The song concludes with the message of hope, that people should not give up and find another way. It encourages people to see another day, even when all seems lost. Overall, Christine Anu's "Come On" is a beautiful portrayal of the struggles of life, hopelessness, and the need to find another way, to continue looking for a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
You wake up in the morning
The start of a new day
Your mouth is arid dry
A result of the parched night
Red blazing eyes alight
The passion inside, but may also signify anger
Like the flame inside
The fire that fuels us
You cast a shadow on your sould
When our negative thoughts or actions affect our inner being
No view out of the window
A sense of being lost, trapped, or without direction
No one can see
An inward struggle that isolates and obscures
Nobody knows
A feeling of being alone in one's struggle
The earth it is not watered
A metaphor for life without nourishment and growth
When your thirst is filled with poison
When our desires are self-destructive
And you spirit turns
When we lose our sense of purpose, positivity, or direction
Brother father lover son
Roles and relationships that define men
You are a king the day you're born
The inherent value and potential within each person
You walk in lead
The need to set a good example and make positive choices
She falls behing
The need to empower and support women
Teacher of a better way
The responsibility to mentor and guide others towards a positive path
Will your son ever know a brighter day
The hope for a better future and the legacy we leave for the next generation
It goes on
The unrelenting nature of time and life
And on and on
The continuation of life's journey
Come on come on come on
An expression of encouragement and optimism
You know you'll find another way
The possibility of overcoming challenges and finding solutions
You wake up in the morning
A new day to begin again
Your wife and children gone
The pain and loss of separation
Through tears you swallow pride
The difficulty of admitting fault or seeking help
Guilt returns inside
The consequence of past mistakes
The surface is not moving
A sense of stagnation and dissatisfaction
A struggle is beginning
The possibility of growth and change
You're waiting to burst right out
The potential for transformation and breakthrough
Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@garybaltiejus7248
Love this song very nostalgic kind of sad too reminds us the best of times are behind us
@TuanNguyen-kp4yd
how did this song not do better on the charts....such a haunting beat and beautiful song
@WiiNV
Odd really, reminds me of Neneh Cherry
@sharonborley5408
Oh that's so true nenah cherry she's amazing too
@cjvr8956
How could this song go unnoticed?.. i only bumped into it as I was watching kylie & cave winning aria best pop reléase but boy is this well deserving..i know she won 2 arias that evening but this is epic...
@tellasmella
Awwwww the bloody goosebumps I get ❤️
@jessicamartin2163
Lovin' this song. Thanks!!!
@pantonepseg869
Keep on going forward Chistina!
@garybaltiejus7248
This was her 2nd best song
@scottmayger8361
Breaking up hurts us all