How Australian's That
Mike Brady Lyrics

How I often sat and wondered what makes us who we are
I frequently questioned what defines us as Australians.

It's a question that's been asked before
This inquiry is not new.

Some say it's in the history, of this land as old as time
Certain individuals believe it lies in the chronicles of our ancient nation.

But I've gradually come around to think it's more
However, over time, I've realized it's something else.

You see we love our footy, but it's more than that to us
Although we adore our football, it represents more than just a sport to us.

And I believe it's made us what we are today
I firmly believe it is responsible for shaping us into the contemporary Australians we are.

The magic and the moments, that draw us one and all
The enchantment and the instants that unite us.

It's all there in this Aussie game we play
It's all present in the Australian game of football we play.

See it's not where you come from, or where you got your start
It doesn't matter where you grew up or began your life.

It's not the colour of your skin that makes you stand apart
Your skin colour isn't what makes you unique.

From Darwin down to Dubbo
From the northernmost city of Darwin down to the rural town of Dubbo.

From Cairnes to Ballarat
From the coastal city of Cairns down to the Victorian town of Ballarat.

We show our footy colours
We exhibit our football colours.

And HOW AUSTRALIAN'S THAT?
What is more Australian than that?

Could be a few kids in a paddock
It could be a few children playing in a field.

Or a final at the 'G
Or a grand final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

There's something about this game that says it's ours
There is something about this game that asserts our ownership.

It's talked about and squarked about then talked about some more
It is frequently discussed, argued about, and then further discussed.

In the bush and in the cities lofty towers
Whether in the countryside or in the high-rise city towers.

It's about who you barrack for
It is about supporting your team.

And the number on your back
And the player number you wear on your shirt.

This game is for everyone
Football is for everyone.

Now if I had a crystal ball
If only I could look into the future.

I wonder what we'd see
I wonder what we would witness.

Maybe the whole world kicking Sherrins
Perhaps the entire world kicking Australian Rules footballs.

What a sight
What a spectacle it would be.

A specky out've Africa
A magnificent mark taken in Africa.

A global footy league
A worldwide Australian Rules football league.

It doesn't hurt to dream of what just might
It is not harmful to fantasize about what could happen.

It's not about how much you got that makes you stand apart
Your net worth isn't what distinguishes you from others.

From Tewee down to Tassie
From the Queensland Island of Tiwi down to the southern state of Tasmania.

From Broome to Arramack
From the Western Australian town of Broome to the Northern Territory town of Aramac.

We wear our colours on our sleeve
We proudly flaunt our team colours.

You can where them on your old grey coat
You can wear them on your worn-out coat.

Or even on your hat
Or even on a hat.

We're going to the footy
We are heading to the Australian Rules football match.

And HOW AUSTRALIAN'S THAT?
Can anything be more Australian than that?

This game is for everyone
Football belongs to each and every one of us.

And HOW AUSTRALIAN'S THAT?
What is more Australian than that?

This game is for everyone
Football is for everyone.

And HOW AUSTRALIAN'S THAT?
Can anything be more Australian than that?