The Oils, as they are known to their fans, began as a progressive rock band called Farm in the early 1970s, then under the Midnight Oilname developed a reputation as an impressive and hard-working live act associated with the surfing community of Sydney. They became one of Australia's most respected bands, known for their live performances, and also for their activism and support for community groups and causes. Midnight Oil's first two albums Midnight Oiland Head Injurieswere originally released on an independent label, followed by the EP Bird Noisesin 1980. Their third album, Place Without a Postcard, was recorded in Great Britain with the respected producer Glyn Johns( Led Zeppelin, The Who) on the back of a brief tour of the UK. Their fourth album, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, marked both the Oil's major Australian breakthrough and the beginning of their successful association with producer Nick Launay.
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Midnight Oil
You the mothers who sent your sons
Wipe away your tears
For those who fought and those who fell
Become our sons as well.
You the warriors with your words
Throw away your spears
You talk of times of peace for all
And then prepare for war.
All the people with dreams, all mothers with sons
All people with dreams never woken at night by the sound of guns.
Like a child thats born on a moonless night
Like a child thats born, we parachute down to an unknown fight.
This city of blossom and blood
This city suffered more than it should
These sidewalk silhouettes not washed away, not washed away.
Whatever youve done, whatever youve done, whatever youve done.
Theres a hope in the heart says never again.
Whatever you say, whatever you say, whatever you say
Its the price of peace to remember that day.