Fuel Ration Nation

[Verse 1] They’re on the box at seven Fresh teeth Fresh spray tan “Times are tough We’re tightening belts” While they top up the Merc and van They tell us “mate It’s temporary We all must share the pain” Then fly off business breakfast On a jet they claim is “grain” [Chorus] Fuel ration nation Line up at the bowser Three drops left and a lecture from a clown Fuel ration nation They’re laughing in the motorcade We’re pushing utes While they’re cruisin’ through the town Fuel ration nation Yeah they’re saving us to death We’re running out of patience Not just running out of petrol breath [Verse 2] They blame some far-off crisis Some boat Some war Some wave But funny how the donors’ mines Still get a golden pave “Think of all the savings! Work from home ” they grin Tell that to the nurse on nights Whose tank’s run dry again [Chorus] Fuel ration nation Line up at the bowser Three drops left and a lecture from a clown Fuel ration nation They’re laughing in the motorcade We’re pushing utes While they’re cruisin’ through the town Fuel ration nation Yeah they’re saving us to death We’re running out of patience Not just running out of petrol breath [Bridge] They say “take the bus” (what bus?) Out in Dubbo at dawn Say “ride your bike” to tradies With four tons of tools to haul They toast “to Australian spirit” From a rooftop city bar While mum’s cancelling footy ’Cause she can’t afford the car [Chorus] Fuel ration nation Line up at the bowser Three drops left and a lecture from a clown Fuel ration nation They’re laughing in the motorcade We’re pushing utes While they’re cruisin’ through the town Fuel ration nation Yeah they’re saving us to death We’re running out of patience Not just running out of petrol breath [Outro] Fuel ration nation (hey!) Sing it till they feel the heat Fuel ration nation (hey!) Vote ’em out and fill the street