Pennywise's current line-up consists of Jim Lindberg (vocals), Fletcher Dragge (guitars), Randy Bradbury (bass) and Byron McMackin (drums). They had kept their original line-up together until bassist Jason Thirsk died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1996, due to issues with his alcoholism, after which Bradbury joined as his replacement. In August 2009, Lindberg decided to leave the band; he was replaced in February 2010 by Ignite singer Zoli Téglás. With Téglás, the band recorded their tenth studio album All or Nothing, which was released on May 1, 2012. Lindberg rejoined the band later that year after Téglás was sidelined by a back injury.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennywise_(band)
Studio albums
Pennywise (1991)
Unknown Road (1993)
About Time (1995)
Full Circle (1997)
Straight Ahead (1999)
Land of the Free? (2001)
From the Ashes (2003)
The Fuse (2005)
Reason to Believe (2008)
All or Nothing (2012)
Yesterdays (2014)
Never Gonna Die (2018)
Land Down Under
Pennywise Lyrics
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On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
Took me in and gave me breakfast
And she said,
"Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
You better run, you better take cover."
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six foot four, full of muscles
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
He said,
"I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover."
Lying in a den in Bombay
With a slack jaw, not much to say
I said to the man, "Are you trying to tempt me
Cause I come from the land of plenty?"
He said,
'Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover.
You better run, you better take cover.
You better run, you better take cover.
You better run, you better take cover. "
The lyrics of "Land Down Under" by Pennywise narrate the experiences of the singer while traveling in a foreign country. The song starts with the singer on a "hippie trail," suggesting that he may be on some kind of self-discovery journey, and has a "head full of zombie," indicating he may have been under the influence of drugs. The singer then meets a strange lady who makes him nervous but takes him in and gives him breakfast. This lady asks him if he comes from a land down under where men plunder and women glow, and thunder can be heard, asking him to run and take cover.
Later in the song, the singer mentions buying bread from a man in Brussels who gives him a Vegemite sandwich. This man also asks him if he comes from a land down under where men chunder and beer can be found in abundance. Finally, the singer finds himself in Bombay, lying in a den with not much to say, when a man tries to tempt him by asking if he comes from the land down under where women glow, men plunder, and there is thunder.
The lyrics highlight the exciting and adventurous experiences of the singer, creating an image of a mysterious and fascinating land down under. The song also appears to be paying homage to Australia, as indicated by the Vegemite sandwich references and its catchy chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Traveling in a fried-out country
I am traveling in a country that is worn out and ruined.
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I am following a trail of drug-taking hippies and am feeling the effects of drugs myself.
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
I encountered a woman who seemed peculiar and made me uneasy.
Took me in and gave me breakfast
She invited me into her home and provided me with a meal.
Do you come from a land down under?
Are you from Australia?
Where women glow and men plunder?
A hypothetical Australia stereotype where women are radiant and men engage in thievery.
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
Can you not sense the impending danger?
You better run, you better take cover.
You need to flee or seek protection from the perceived danger.
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
I purchased bread from a man in Brussels.
He was six foot four, full of muscles
The man was a towering figure full of physical capacity.
I said, 'Do you speak-a my language?'
I asked if he spoke the same language as me.
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
The man smiled and offered me a sandwich made with Vegemite spread.
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Australia is known for abundant beer-drinking and the negative consequence of vomiting ('chundering') that can ensue.
Lying in a den in Bombay
I am lazily resting in a place in Bombay.
With a slack jaw, not much to say
I am in a state of idle relaxation with little to say or contribute to a conversation.
I said to the man, 'Are you trying to tempt me
I inquired if the individual was attempting to entice me.
Cause I come from the land of plenty?'
I was stating that I am from a place of abundance and prosperity.
You better run, you better take cover.
The thunder has arrived and one should seek safety.
You better run, you better take cover.
One should flee or find a place of protection from the perceived danger.
You better run, you better take cover.
Seek shelter or run to escape danger.
You better run, you better take cover.
Protect yourself or seek refuge from the situation at hand.
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lucho1984
Travelling in a fried-out combie
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
Took me in and gave me breakfast
And she said,
"Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover."
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six foot four, full of muscles
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich
He said,
"I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover."
Lying in a den in Bombay
With a slack jaw, not much to say
I said to the man, "Are you trying to tempt me
Cause I come from the land of plenty?"
He said,
Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover.
Abysswalkerart
Travelling in a fried-out country
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
Took me in and gave me breakfast
And she said,
"Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover."
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six foot four, full of muscles
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich
He said,
"I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover."
Lying in a den in Bombay
With a slack jaw, not much to say
I said to the man, "Are you trying to tempt me
Cause I come from the land of plenty?"
He said,
“Do you come from a land down under?
Where women glow and men plunder?
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
You better run, you better take cover.
You better run, you better take cover.
You better run, you better take cover.
You better run, you better take cover. "
Timothy Cox
Been listening for 20 years. 1999-2019. And yes I’m from Australia. Great cover.
ciaremfe
U ll be listening to it for the next 20 i am sure
Chron088
#strayaaaa
Dunkskins
Can't wait for this tonight, I know they'll play it in Auckland.
Be third time seeing Pennywise, still can't wait. Heard about em back in 2000, still rocking em now.
anthraxchinwobble1
such a good song, and now knowing pennywise cover it, makes it 10 times better, great cover!!
crazytimfoolishfool
Their 20th Anniversary Gig for the Full Circle Album in 2017 in Ak NZ was badass... hadn't seen them since the Warp Tours in 97 & 98
Raiden
Best version 🎸🔥
Random Everything
they did a great job on this song one of the best covers in cover history! they messed up a few words but they were known for their altered annunciation
Alex Wong
I know Pennywise songs tend hit the Australian Music Billboards significantly higher than the States. I'm pretty sure Aussies go nuts over this cover.
79Skater
I'm Aussie true and thru..I seriously love this cover, i love both versions. I love drinkin to Men At Work, but i LOVE BUSTING OUT to this cover aye!