Up There Cazaly
Mike Brady Lyrics
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But on weekends comes the time
You can do what ever turns you on
Get out and clear your mind
Me, I like football
And there's a lot of things around
But when you line 'em up together
The footy wins hands down
Up there cazaly, in there and fight
Out there and at 'em, show 'em your might
Up there cazaly, don't let 'em in
Fly like an angel, you're out there to win
Now there's a lot more things to football
That really meets the eye
There are days when you could give it up
There are days when you could fly
You either love or hate it
Depending on the score
But when your team run out or they kick a goal
How's the mighty roar (hooray, hooray)
Up there cazaly, in there and fight
Out there and at 'em, show 'em your might
Up there cazaly, don't let 'em in
Fly like an angel, you're out there to win
Up there cazaly, you're out there to win
In there and at 'em, don't let 'em in
Up there cazaly, show 'em you're high
Fight like the devil, the crowds on your side
Ahhh...
Up there cazaly, in there and fight
Out there and at 'em, show 'em you're might
Up there cazaly, show 'em you're high
Fight like the devil, the crowd's on your side
The - crowd's - on - your - side...
The song "Up There Cazaly" by Mike Brady is an iconic Australian football anthem that captures the passion and excitement of the sport. The lyrics refer to the notion of going to work during the weekdays to earn a living, but getting the chance on weekends to do what you are passionate about and clear your mind. For the songwriter, that passion is football, and he acknowledges that there are many other things in life, but when it comes to the sport, it wins hands down!
The chorus of the song is an exhilarating call-to-arms, encouraging players to go out there and give it their all. It speaks to the importance of hard work, determination, and team spirit. The phrase, "Up There Cazaly," is a reference to the renowned Australian footballer, Roy Cazaly, who played in the early 20th century. He was known for his courage and perseverance, traits that are embodied in the lyrics of the song.
The song's verses offer an insight into the highs and lows of the sport— the days when you feel like giving up, the days when you feel like you can fly, and the emotional rollercoaster of loving or hating the game, depending on the score. But ultimately, it’s about the joy and satisfaction of coming together with your team to achieve victory.
Overall, "Up There Cazaly" is much more than just a sports anthem. It has become a symbol of the Australian spirit, unity, and passion for life that transcends the football field.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you work to earn a living
Everyone works hard to earn a living
But on weekends comes the time
The weekends are a time to relax and enjoy
You can do what ever turns you on
You can do whatever makes you happy
Get out and clear your mind
Spend time outdoors and unwind
Me, I like football
I personally enjoy football
And there's a lot of things around
There are many activities to choose from
But when you line 'em up together
When all activities are compared
The footy wins hands down
Football is the clear winner
Up there cazaly, in there and fight
Be tough and fight hard
Out there and at 'em, show 'em your might
Go out and demonstrate your strength
Up there cazaly, don't let 'em in
Don't allow the other team to score
Fly like an angel, you're out there to win
Be fast and graceful while striving for victory
Now there's a lot more things to football
There's much more to football than meets the eye
That really meets the eye
That is not immediately apparent
There are days when you could give it up
There are days when you may want to quit
There are days when you could fly
There are days when you feel unstoppable
You either love or hate it
People tend to have strong feelings about football
Depending on the score
Their feelings can fluctuate with the score
But when your team run out or they kick a goal
But when your team is doing well
How's the mighty roar (hooray, hooray)
The crowd cheers and celebrates loudly
Up there cazaly, in there and fight
Be tough and fight hard
Out there and at 'em, show 'em your might
Go out and demonstrate your strength
Up there cazaly, don't let 'em in
Don't allow the other team to score
Fly like an angel, you're out there to win
Be fast and graceful while striving for victory
Up there cazaly, you're out there to win
The ultimate goal is to win the game
In there and at 'em, don't let 'em in
Be aggressive and prevent the other team from scoring
Up there cazaly, show 'em you're high
Demonstrate your skill and ability
Fight like the devil, the crowds on your side
Fight hard with the support of the crowd
Up there cazaly, in there and fight
Be tough and fight hard
Out there and at 'em, show 'em you're might
Go out and demonstrate your strength
Up there cazaly, show 'em you're high
Demonstrate your skill and ability
Fight like the devil, the crowd's on your side
Fight hard with the support of the crowd
The - crowd's - on - your - side...
The crowd is cheering for you and supporting you
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trakka10001
The greatest sporting anthem ever written and sung. Still inspiring.
Mathew Renouf
I was shown this song yesterday by a great mate of mine and it has been stuck in my head ever since. And long may it STAY there!! This song is just amazing! So full of power and sheer grit, and a great tune as well!! I picture brothers in arms singing along to this song, and if this doesn't sound like a big woosy thing to say, it's enough to bring tears to your eyes! In my entire life I have NEVER heard a sports song like this one! Up There Cazaly is a song that is like a tornado of pride, power, emotion and positive energy, and Mike Brady darn well nailed it!! He deserves a massive award for this!! God bless you Mike Brady and all who hear this wonderful song!!
The Tin Farmhouse
Never gets old:)
ROB SAVAGE
WHAT A MAGNIFICENT SONG AFL FOREVER
krisushi1
Thank you for showing the iconic mighty mark by the great Jezza. I was lucky enough to meet him as a young child when he was still playing and have his autograph on my 45 of the Carlton Club Song still. We all have our favourite great marks and for myself, Jezza is the one!
J G
Soccer big in over 240 countries. Afl big in 4 Australian states yshdtf
Beano
I used to barrack for South Melbourne, but converted to North after a few years with the AFL and all. Love this song, Cazaly was a great coach :)
Still got an old style wool South Melbourne gernsey, pity I cant wear it any more cause I'm not a kid anymore (by size haha)
This song is for you Cazaly, and for the days when footy was played in a muddy centre and goal square. The GOOD old days when rules were clear and simple and the footy was rough, but fair. Proper footy.
Vampyres graveyard
South melbourne is Sydney swans.
RT today
Am I the only one that gets goosebumps hearing this song?
Amanda Sauer
Thomas Brewer no. You aren’t!