Over the years Geoff’s songs have been embraced by young and old alike. For the last eight years he has had up to six of those songs in the Australian “CCLI” charts. Geoff was a pioneering force behind the Sydney's Hillsong church movement, and convened the annual “Hillsong Conference” from its inception in 1987 until 1995.
Southern Cross
Geoff Bullock Lyrics
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Under this blood-red sky
To the red-dust heart
From coast to coast
To this land of the Southern Cross
Beneath this Southern Cross
This land of endless skies
To this southern land
To this land of the Southern Cross
Freedom cries across our land
The voice of justice crying in the streets
Peace and righteousness
Will heal our hardened hearts
Beneath this Southern Cross
Beneath this Southern Cross
Under this blood-red sky
To the red-dust heart
From coast to coast
To this land of the Southern Cross
Freedom's cry is ringing out
A voice that must be known and clearly heard
A voice of living truth
A voice that breaks the night
Beneath this Southern Cross
To speak for those whose voices must be heard
In this land of the Southern Cross
Beneath this Southern Cross
A voice of faith and hope this cry of love
Hands of healing come
To this southern land
To this land of the Southern Cross
Beneath this Southern Cross
This land of endless skies
The voice of freedom comes
To this southern land
To this land of the Southern Cross
Beneath this Southern Cross
Under this blood-red sky
To the red-dust heart
From coast to coast
To this land of the Southern Cross
Geoff Bullock's song "Southern Cross" is a powerful tribute to the beauty and spirit of Australia. The Southern Cross is a constellation that has long been associated with Australia and is featured on its national flag. In the song, Bullock uses this symbol to celebrate the country's vast expanse and natural wonders, from the dusty heartland to the beaches that stretch along its coast. The "blood-red sky" suggests a sense of passion, sacrifice, and intensity - qualities that are often associated with the Australian character.
The lyrics also touch on themes of freedom, justice, peace, and righteousness - ideals that are universally relevant but have a particular resonance in the Australian context. The voice of freedom that "cries across our land" is a reminder that this is a country that values individual liberty and diversity. The reference to "healing our hardened hearts" suggests a recognition of the challenges and injustices that have plagued Australian society in the past and the need to work towards a more inclusive and harmonious future. Finally, the lines "A voice of faith and hope this cry of love / Hands of healing come" suggest that change is possible if we approach the task with courage, compassion, and a willingness to work together.
Line by Line Meaning
Beneath this Southern Cross
In this region of the world known as the Southern Cross
Under this blood-red sky
In a place where the sky is tinted in a reddish hue
To the red-dust heart
To the very core of this land which is covered in red dirt and dust
From coast to coast
From one end of this country to the other
To this land of the Southern Cross
To this place where the stars form the shape of the Southern Cross constellation
Freedom cries across our land
The desire for freedom is felt throughout this nation
The voice of justice crying in the streets
A call for justice and fairness is being made by the people
Peace and righteousness
A peaceful and morally sound way of life
Will heal our hardened hearts
Can help us to overcome our emotional struggles and be at peace
A voice that must be known and clearly heard
A message that needs to be communicated and understood by all
A voice of living truth
An authentic and honest message
A voice that breaks the night
A message that brings hope and light in times of darkness
To speak for those whose voices must be heard
To express the needs and concerns of those who have been marginalized
A voice of faith and hope this cry of love
A message of love that is based on a strong belief and hope for a better future
Hands of healing come
Support and care is being offered to those who are struggling
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Written by: Geoff Bullock
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