Mango Pickle Down River
The Wilcannia Mob Lyrics
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And When we go fishing we're catching the bream
When the river's high we jump off the bridge
And when we get home and play some didge
When it's real hot we go down the river and swim
And When we go fishing we're catching the bream
When the river's high we jump off the bridgeAnd when we get home and play some didge
First of all I wanna say I don't even know why you act that way
My name is Maya and people always say
I act kinda strange like a dooba weh
I like fish and mango pickle
When I climb trees them feet them tickle
I'm broke this month, didn't pay rent
I had to jump town and my money's all spent
I had to jump town and my money's all spent
When it's real hot we go down the river and swim
And When we go fishing we're catching the bream
When the river's high we jump off the bridge
And when we get home and play some didge
When it's real hot we go down the river and swim
And When we go fishing we're catching the bream
When the river's high we jump off the bridge
And when we get home and play some didge
Rode the BMX, we walked through the bush
The boys fight to ride it but I just let them push
Keith stole an egg from a lil kookoo
Kept it safe in his mouth, while he danced the jookoo jookoo
There?s only one ocean that got fish left
One day we?ll have to be a really good chef
And I don?t mean us in the bush making meth
Boys, if you catch meth, you catch your death
When I said that Keith sneezed and had a chick
Broke the little egg in his mouth in little bits
When it's real hot we go down the river and swim
And When we go fishing we're catching the bream
When the river's high we jump off the bridge
And when we get home and play some didge
When it's real hot we go down the river and swim
And When we go fishing we're catching the bream
When the river's high we jump off the bridge
And when we get home and play some didge
The Wilcannia Mob's song "Down River" is a celebration of youth culture and traditional Aboriginal ways of life. The lyrics depict the joy and freedom of swimming and fishing in the river, jumping off bridges, and playing the didgeridoo at home. The group highlights the importance of connecting with nature and engaging in outdoor activities, while also incorporating contemporary elements like BMX riding, sneezing, and making mango pickle.
The verse sung by Maya reveals a more personal aspect of the song, as she shares her own struggles with finances and housing insecurity. Her mention of climbing trees and having ticklish feet is a nod to the simple pleasures of childhood that are often lost in adulthood. Maya also addresses the issue of meth addiction, warning that it can be deadly if caught.
Overall, "Down River" is a testament to the resilience and creativity of Aboriginal youth who are navigating complex social and environmental challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When it's real hot we go down the river and swim
On hot days, we cool off by swimming in the river
And When we go fishing we're catching the bream
When we go fishing, we usually catch bream
When the river's high we jump off the bridge
When the river is deep enough, we jump off the bridge for fun
And when we get home and play some didge
After a day of swimming, fishing and jumping, we unwind by playing the didgeridoo
First of all I wanna say I don't even know why you act that way
I'm starting off by saying that I don't understand why you're acting the way you are
My name is Maya and people always say
My name is Maya and people often comment
I act kinda strange like a dooba weh
I behave in a peculiar manner
I like fish and mango pickle
I enjoy eating fish and mango pickle
When I climb trees them feet them tickle
When I climb trees, my feet tickle
I'm broke this month, didn't pay rent
I don't have any money this month and didn't pay my rent
I had to jump town and my money's all spent
I had to leave quickly and now I have no money left
Rode the BMX, we walked through the bush
We rode our BMX bikes and walked through the bushland
The boys fight to ride it but I just let them push
The boys argue about who gets to ride the BMX, but I let them sort it out
Keith stole an egg from a lil kookoo
Keith took an egg from a small bird
Kept it safe in his mouth, while he danced the jookoo jookoo
He held the egg in his mouth while he danced
There's only one ocean that got fish left
There is only one ocean where fish can still be found
One day we'll have to be a really good chef
One day, we'll need to have good cooking skills
And I don't mean us in the bush making meth
I don't mean that we should be cooking meth in the bush
Boys, if you catch meth, you catch your death
Boys, if you become involved in drug use, it can kill you
When I said that Keith sneezed and had a chick
When I mentioned Keith, he sneezed and a baby bird hatched from the egg he was holding in his mouth
Broke the little egg in his mouth in little bits
He accidentally broke the egg in his mouth into small pieces
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRENDON LEE ADAMS, BUDDY STEWART BLAIR, COLROY JOHNSON, DANIEL GEOFFREY WRIGHT, KEITH JOHN DUTTON, LENDAL ISAAC KING, MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM, MORGAN WILLIAM LEWIS, WALLY JAMES EBSWORTH, WILLIAM KEITH JARRETT
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The Wilcannia Mob is a rap/hip-hop musical group of five aboriginal boys from Wilcannia, New South Wales, Australia. The group members are Wally Ebsworth, Keith Dutton, Colin "Colroy" Johnson, Lendal King, and Buddy Blair. The boys were discovered by Sydney-based guerrilla artist Morganics during his children's musical and theatre workshops which took place in Wilcannia in October 2001.
They issued a single in 2002 called "Down River" which won a Deadly Single Release of the Year award in 2003. The didgeridoo made from a gum branch by group member Colin Johnson appears in the song. "Down River" was reissued on a CD entitled All You Mob (ABC Records) which included more of their songs and others recorded in outback communities elsewhere. They made their live performance debut at Sydney's Homebake Festival in December 2002. "Down River" appeared at No.51 on Triple J's Hottest 100 Countdown for the year 2002.
The Sri Lankan-British singer-musician M.I.A. featured the boys singing "Down River" on the track "Mango Pickle Down River" on her 2007 album, Kala.
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your welcome.
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The Wilcannia Mob is a rap/hip-hop musical group of five aboriginal boys from Wilcannia, New South Wales, Australia. The group members are Wally Ebsworth, Keith Dutton, Colin "Colroy" Johnson, Lendal King, and Buddy Blair. The boys were discovered by Sydney-based guerrilla artist Morganics during his children's musical and theatre workshops which took place in Wilcannia in October 2001.
They issued a single in 2002 called "Down River" which won a Deadly Single Release of the Year award in 2003. The didgeridoo made from a gum branch by group member Colin Johnson appears in the song. "Down River" was reissued on a CD entitled All You Mob (ABC Records) which included more of their songs and others recorded in outback communities elsewhere. They made their live performance debut at Sydney's Homebake Festival in December 2002. "Down River" appeared at No.51 on Triple J's Hottest 100 Countdown for the year 2002.
The Sri Lankan-British singer-musician M.I.A. featured the boys singing "Down River" on the track "Mango Pickle Down River" on her 2007 album, Kala.
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your welcome.
@naughtymonkey1563
What about my welcome?
@texasbonsaiguy
Thank you black panda, very cool!
@jevinday
I dont listen to a lot of hip hop, I do like shit like Mos Def and Del tha Funkee Homosapien, but for some reason little kids and women sound awesome when they rap, this song is proof.
@snat85
This is just amazing...these aboriginal kids need more recognition...thumbs up for MIA for using these kids and their music...shes a gem of a person
@TootaMagoota
Little Keithy sounds like he smokes a pack of winnie reds for breakfast
@savolrat
little keefy
@finleywright6232
I'm probably wrong but he sound like Andy from toy story
@emmawilson968
Currently watching Reggie's documentary on BBC about Wilcannia. Had to YouTube this when they talked about the song. Reggie is a great presenter/broadcaster and always remains objective. His other docs are brill too. I think a lot of people are just misunderstood and unfortunately some people stereotype. I'm happy that the people in Wilcannia are living their lives the way they want to. Ignore the hate. Love from UK
@bigbillbob88
Emma Wilson Same here. Yeah Reggies documentaries are great. Him and Louis Theroux are the only two 100% impartial Documentarians I have seen.