What's Wrong With Australia These Days

modern country, gruff husky male voice, acoustic guitar

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(Chorus)

Ohhh, what’s wrong with Australia these days?
Kids want everything handed on silver trays.
Too tired to work but not too tired to blaze....
And now Uber Eats wants a TIP?!
This isn’t America, it’s flamin’ Australia, mate!
Yeahhhh, what’s wrong with Australia these days?!

(Verse 2)
I said, “How ’bout earnin’ your keep, son? Just give it a crack.”
He said, “Nah, work’s toxic,” then rolled right back.
But come midnight he’s up and ready - not helpin’ Mum or Dad....
He’s out stealin’ cars with his mates like a TikTok lad.

(Pre-Chorus)
Breakin’ into homes while the people still inside,
Brazen as a roo jumpin’ in front of ya ute ride.

(Chorus)
Ohhh, what’s wrong with Australia these days?
Attitudes louder than a footy crowd craze.
“Respect?” “Responsibility?” --- they give ya a blank gaze.
And Uber Eats wants a TIP?!
Not on this side of the equator, mate!
Yeahhhh, that’s Australia these days!

(Bridge)
Maybe it’s TikTok, maybe it’s the Wi-Fi,
Maybe they need a job liftin’ boxes sky-high.
Maybe they need Nan yellin’, “Fix your bloody behaviour!”
Or runnin’ from a magpie tryin’ to do ya no favour!

(Verse 3)
So cheers to the parents, tryin’ hard not to cry,
And cheers to us Aussies just tryin’ to get by.
If one more kid on an E-bike nearly takes me out again,
I’ll breathe deep… count to ten…
Then yell, “SLOW DOWN YA LITTLE....” (We’ll keep it friendly, friend!)

(FINAL CHORUS )
 Ohhh, what’s wrong with Australia these days?
Common sense is missin’....  its all gone away
But we’ll get through it, like Aussies always do....
With a laugh, a beer, and a big “GOOD ON YOU!”
And no, Uber Eats, we’re not payin’ your tips.... 
’Cause this is Australia, mate!
Yeahhhh, that’s Australia these days!

1960/7500

(Verse 1) I woke up this mornin’, thought I’d have a peaceful run, ’Til a teenager on an E-bike nearly killed me just for fun. He flew past the servo yellin’, “MOVE YA OLD DRONGO!”, Latte in one hand, the other givin’ me the wrong-o! (Chorus) Ohhh, what’s wrong with Australia these days? Kids want everything handed on silver trays. Too tired to work but not too tired to blaze.... And now Uber Eats wants a TIP?! This isn’t America, it’s flamin’ Australia, mate! Yeahhhh, what’s wrong with Australia these days?! (Verse 2) I said, “How ’bout earnin’ your keep, son? Just give it a crack.” He said, “Nah, work’s toxic,” then rolled right back. But come midnight he’s up and ready - not helpin’ Mum or Dad.... He’s out stealin’ cars with his mates like a TikTok lad. (Pre-Chorus) Breakin’ into homes while the people still inside, Brazen as a roo jumpin’ in front of ya ute ride. (Chorus) Ohhh, what’s wrong with Australia these days? Attitudes louder than a footy crowd craze. “Respect?” “Responsibility?” --- they give ya a blank gaze. And Uber Eats wants a TIP?! Not on this side of the equator, mate! Yeahhhh, that’s Australia these days! (Bridge) Maybe it’s TikTok, maybe it’s the Wi-Fi, Maybe they need a job liftin’ boxes sky-high. Maybe they need Nan yellin’, “Fix your bloody behaviour!” Or runnin’ from a magpie tryin’ to do ya no favour! (Verse 3) So cheers to the parents, tryin’ hard not to cry, And cheers to us Aussies just tryin’ to get by. If one more kid on an E-bike nearly takes me out again, I’ll breathe deep… count to ten… Then yell, “SLOW DOWN YA LITTLE....” (We’ll keep it friendly, friend!) (FINAL CHORUS ) Ohhh, what’s wrong with Australia these days? Common sense is missin’.... its all gone away But we’ll get through it, like Aussies always do.... With a laugh, a beer, and a big “GOOD ON YOU!” And no, Uber Eats, we’re not payin’ your tips.... ’Cause this is Australia, mate! Yeahhhh, that’s Australia these days!

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