The Wine Song
The Cat Empire Lyrics


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Song and melodies change and change
And sway
But they still stay the same
The songs that we sung when the dark days come
Are the songs that we sung when we chased them away
If I ever found a pot of gold
I'd buy bottles untold of the nectar of the vines
I'm going to die with a twinkle in my eye
'cause I sung songs spun stories loved laughed and drank wine

Tomorrow is another day
The cats are out to play, to play
That old rusty spaceship wants to sail
Into the milky way again
On a river of red red wine

Run...
(let's have some)
Fun...
(we'll)
Drink...
(a toast to the)
Sun...
Run...
(let's have some)
Fun...
(we'll)
Drink...
(a toast to the)
Sun...

In summer the bushfires rage and rage
And rage
On such beautiful days
And we fight them with water that runs through the cracks
Water we're desperately trying to save
So I'll just live on wine and water my vines
And sleep on the wind with the fires right behind
And sing on the beaches and swing through the night
Oh we'll cry 'pass the wine, pass the wine, pass the wine'

Tomorrow is another day
The cats are out to play, to play
That old rusty spaceship wants to sail
Into the milky way again
On a river of red red wine

Run...
(let's have some)
Fun...
(we'll)
Drink...
(a toast to the)
Sun...
Run...
(let's have some)
Fun...
(we'll)
Drink...
(a toast to the)
Sun...

Oh what a beautiful day today!
Today's a day to celebrate
Grab your bucket, grab your spade
We're heading down to Half Moon Bay
I saw a plane go into a cloud
I'm drunk, I'm singing, I'm happy and loud




Two o'clock in the arvo, but hey that's allowed
I'm having a good time and of that I am proud

Overall Meaning

"The Wine Song" by The Cat Empire is a song that speaks to the cyclical nature of life and the things that remain constant through change. The opening lines speak to the idea that though songs and melodies may change, they still ultimately stay the same. The songs we sing during difficult times are the same ones we celebrate with when we overcome them. It's a sentiment that speaks to the universality of music and its ability to bring people together in joy and sorrow.


Throughout the rest of the song, the lyrics focus on the delights of life, specifically the joys of drinking and enjoying good wine. The singer speaks to the idea that if they were ever to find a pot of gold, they would spend it on wine. They would live their life in joy, spinning stories, singing songs, and drinking wine. The chorus of the song is a call to live life to the fullest, to have fun, drink, and celebrate the sun. It's a testament to the simple pleasures of life and the importance of enjoying them whenever possible.


Line by Line Meaning

Song and melodies change and change And sway But they still stay the same
Over time, music may evolve and adapt, but its essence remains constant.


The songs that we sung when the dark days come Are the songs that we sung when we chased them away
The same music that heals our sorrows is the music that brings forth our happiness.


If I ever found a pot of gold I'd buy bottles untold of the nectar of the vines I'm going to die with a twinkle in my eye 'cause I sung songs spun stories loved laughed and drank wine
If I were lucky enough to find a wealthy treasure, I would surely indulge in the joys of good wine because it is part of what gives me an enjoyable life.


Tomorrow is another day The cats are out to play, to play That old rusty spaceship wants to sail Into the milky way again On a river of red red wine
Even though we move on to new days, there's always something exciting that lies ahead. We're always searching for the next new adventure, and we do so with a drink in our hands and hopes in our hearts.


Run... (let's have some) Fun... (we'll) Drink... (a toast to the) Sun... Run... (let's have some) Fun... (we'll) Drink... (a toast to the) Sun...
Let's enjoy our time together, relishing the sunshine and everything good that's happening in this very moment.


In summer the bushfires rage and rage And rage On such beautiful days And we fight them with water that runs through the cracks Water we're desperately trying to save
Even on days of beauty and splendor, we still go through trials, and in this case, it's dealing with rampant wildfires. Despite this, we persist and struggle to survive.


So I'll just live on wine and water my vines And sleep on the wind with the fires right behind And sing on the beaches and swing through the night Oh we'll cry 'pass the wine, pass the wine, pass the wine'
As I persist through adversity, I keep nurturing my vineyard and keeping myself entertained even amidst danger. Life may be tough, but let's laugh and enjoy the moment while we can.


Oh what a beautiful day today! Today's a day to celebrate Grab your bucket, grab your spade We're heading down to Half Moon Bay
What a lovely day it is today! Let's go out and have some fun in the sun by the beach; let's make today a great one worth celebrating for.


I saw a plane go into a cloud I'm drunk, I'm singing, I'm happy and loud Two o'clock in the arvo, but hey that's allowed I'm having a good time and of that I am proud
I see a plane go into the clouds, and even with a buzz in my head, I'm still enjoying myself unabashedly. It's only two in the afternoon, but there's nothing wrong with feeling this good as I take the time to revel in the present moment.




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Brünne Petrov

Songs and melodies change and change
And sway
But they still stay the same
The songs that we sung when the dark days come
Are the songs that we sung when we chased them away
If I ever found a pot of gold
I'd buy bottles untold of the nectar of the vines
'Cause I'm going to die with a twinkle in my eye
'Cause I sung songs, spun stories, loved, laughed, and drank wine

Tomorrow is another day
The cats are out to play, to play
That old rusty spaceship wants to sail
Into the milky way again
On a river of red red wine

Run...
(let's have some)
Fun...
(we'll)
Drink...
(a toast to the)
Sun...

In summer the bush fires rage and rage
And rage
On such beautiful days
And we fight them with water that runs through the cracks
Water we're desperately trying to save
So I'll just live on wine and water my vines
And sleep on the wind with the fires right behind
And sing on the beaches and swim through the night
Oh we'll cry 'pass the wine, pass the wine, pass the wine'

Tomorrow is another day
The cats are out to play, to play
That old rusty spaceship wants to sail
Into the milky way again
On a river of red red wine

Run...
(let's have some)
Fun...
(we'll)
Drink...
(a toast to the)
Sun...

Oh what a beautiful day today!
Today's a day to celebrate
Grab your bucket, grab your spade
We're heading down to Half Moon Bay
I saw a plane go into a cloud
I'm drunk, I'm singing, I'm happy and loud
Two o'clock in the arvo, but hey that's allowed...
I'm having a good time and of that I am proud



All comments from YouTube:

Nicky Naranja

Playing this song at my wedding, one of the best memories my friends and I have happened to this song

your friend warranty man

Nice

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what was the memory

Rokaq

Just listened to this on our way back from a menu test for my own wedding. My girl and I were talking about how cool would it be that instead of the usual wedding music we played this when we were making our way to the altar. One chorus each, speeding up our steps to the beat of the music, would be way cooler than just the usual romantic tune.

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Rokaq

My wife and I danced to this song during our wedding, it was officially the soundtrack to our bridal dance. Since it has a sort of waltz vibe at the beginning, with the rhythm being in threes, we started waltzing normally until the song started accelerating, at which point we turned it into a sort of increasingly faster polka. We barely rehearsed it, but when it finally came down to actually dancing we had such a blast that it certainly became one of the highlights of the night. Great song, great vibes, and we even celebrated the wedding on an actual wine cellar! Everything fit together like puzzle pieces and everyone there had a blast. Thanks for making such a great tune, it will be forever engraved in my memories.

Jonesy

Man this song brings back so many awesome memories. Eldorado Victoria. My sister and I made a dance to this, and Felix invited us up onto the stage to do it for the crowd. I was around 10...roughly 17 years ago, I'll remember that night till the day I die. God bless these amazing guys.

JarrahTree

Jack Jones, wow, I think I’ll never get such an opportunity

Brooke Miller

So much better than the filth they play these days.. 2020 love it so much

foocktheusername

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
When I listen The Wine Song
My neighbors do too

Err Bored

AHAHAHAHAAHAhahahahahahahaha

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