Gravelrash
Midnight Oil Lyrics


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Skating down the street just beware;
People dropping dirt bombs everywhere.
When you smell that asphalt grin
And you feel it burn your skin

Its gravelrash!
Burning on your ass
Gravelrash.

stay away from those cheap mopeds
Dangerous on the road protect your head
Enjoy the sun the beach and the smiles
Beware the sand on the corner arhh!
Its Gravelrash!
Burning my ass
Gravelrash oh yeah!
Woo hooo! alright!





Gravelrash.
Thank You Goodnight.

Overall Meaning

"Gravelrash" is a song by Australian rock band Midnight Oil, released in 1984. The song is an energetic and fun-filled warning about the dangers of skating, biking, or riding mopeds on roads and streets. The lyrics speak of the perils of riding on roads and pavements where dirt and gravel can be thrown up and cause painful and dangerous injuries. The song warns that the heat from the asphalt, in combination with the skin burn from the dirt and gravel, will cause an injury known as gravel rash. The chorus is also a playful tribute to the pain of a fall, with the singer exclaiming that it is burning on their ass. The song urges listeners to be cautious and protect their heads while enjoying the outdoors.


Line by Line Meaning

Skating down the street just beware;
Be cautious when skating down the street;


People dropping dirt bombs everywhere.
People throwing dirt on the road;


When you smell that asphalt grin
When you sense the smell of burning asphalt;


And you feel it burn your skin
And you feel the burning sensation on your skin;


Its gravelrash!
It's the painful abrasion caused by falling on gravel;


Burning on your ass
Causing a painful sensation on your buttocks;


stay away from those cheap mopeds
Avoid riding inexpensive mopeds;


Dangerous on the road protect your head
They can be dangerous on the road, so protect yourself with a helmet;


Enjoy the sun the beach and the smiles
Have fun at the beach and enjoy the sunny weather;


Beware the sand on the corner arhh!
Be careful of the sand on the road corners;


Gravelrash oh yeah!
Painful abrasions caused by falling on gravel are no fun;


Woo hooo! alright!
An expression of excitement and approval;


Gravelrash.
Painful abrasions caused by falling on gravel;


Thank You Goodnight.
Expression of gratitude and farewell at the end of a show.




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