South Australia
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In South Australia I was born
Heave away haul away
In South Australia round Cape Horn
Bound for South Australia

Heave away you rolling kings
Heave away haul away
Heave away oh hear me sing

Bound for South Australia

When I sailed across the sea
Heave away haul away
My girl said she'd be true to me
Bound for South Australia

Heave away you rolling kings
Heave away haul away
Heave away oh hear me sing
Bound for South Australia

When we lolloped round Cape Horn
Heave away haul away
You'd wish to God you'd never been born
Bound for South Australia

Heave away you rolling kings
Heave away haul away
Heave away oh hear me sing
Bound for South Australia

Wish I was on Australia's Strand
Heave away haul away
With a glass of whiskey in my hand
Bound for South Australia

Heave away you rolling kings
Heave away haul away
Heave away oh hear me sing
Bound for South Australia

In South Australia I was born
Heave away haul away
In South Australia round Cape Horn
Bound for South Australia

Heave away you rolling kings
Heave away haul away
Heave away oh hear me sing
Bound for South Australia

Heave away you rolling kings
Heave away haul away

Heave away oh hear me sing
Bound for South Australia

Overall Meaning

The song "South Australia" by Seekers The is a sea shanty. It talks about the singer's birthplace in South Australia and their journey around Cape Horn. The chorus "Heave away you rolling kings, Heave away haul away, Heave away oh hear me sing, Bound for South Australia" is a call to action for the sailors to work together and keep their spirits up during the long and difficult journey.

The song touches on the theme of love when the singer's girl says she'll be true to him while he's away. They also talk about their wish to be in Australia with a glass of whiskey in hand. The line "When we lolloped round Cape Horn, You'd wish to God you'd never been born" emphasizes the harsh and dangerous conditions of their journey.

"South Australia" is a popular and widely performed traditional song among folk and maritime enthusiasts. It has been covered by many artists, including The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers. The song has also been featured in several movies and TV shows, including the popular Australian TV series "SeaChange."

Line by Line Meaning

In South Australia I was born
I originated from South Australia

Heave away haul away
Let's move forward and continue our journey

In South Australia round Cape Horn
I travelled from South Australia, passing through Cape Horn

Bound for South Australia
My destination is South Australia

Heave away you rolling kings
Let's move forward with confidence and strength

Heave away oh hear me sing
Let's move forward while singing and enjoying the journey

When I sailed across the sea
During my voyage across the sea

My girl said she'd be true to me
My girlfriend promised to stay faithful to me

When we lolloped round Cape Horn
When we struggled through rough seas at Cape Horn

You'd wish to God you'd never been born
The experience was so arduous that one might have regretted being born

Wish I was on Australia's Strand
I wish to be at the shore of Australia

With a glass of whiskey in my hand
Drinking whiskey while enjoying the scenery

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RUPERT CHRISTIE, MICHAEL WILLIAM HAWKINS, JOHN LEONARD MCDONNELL, JOHN ANTHONY BROWN, JONATHAN ROBERT CLEAVE, CHRISTOPHER JOHN LETHBRIDGE, TREVOR FREDERICK GRILLS, JULIAN NICHOLAS BROWN, NIGEL SHERRATT, JEREMY DAVID BROWN, RICHARD PETER ROWE, ROSE PRINCE,

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