TFC
Tennant Creek Chronicles: A Musical Odyssey Through Life's Ups and Downs
Lyrics
The story goes that they moved this town
The narrative suggests a relocation of the town.
From the telegraph station to seven miles South
Specifically moved from the telegraph station to seven miles South.
All because a beer truck broke down
Claiming it happened due to a beer truck breakdown.
We know it's not true but it still checks out
Although acknowledged as untrue, it still makes sense or fits the town's character.
Yeah it ain't true but it suits this town
Reiterating that the story is not factual but aligns with the town's identity.
Waiting 'round till four o'clock
Waiting until 4 o'clock, likely a reference to a specific event or routine.
That's when I spend my money when I get my grog
Spending money on alcohol (grog) after 4 o'clock.
From then till seven three hours of power
From 7 to 3, a period of three hours for socializing or consuming alcohol.
It's too hot to move before then anyhow
Before 4 o'clock, it's too hot to be active.
You can buy a carton or two bottles of wine
Options for purchasing alcohol: carton or two bottles of wine.
But not half of each at the same time
Restrictions on buying both types simultaneously.
Commandeer your friends to divide and conquer
Suggesting a strategy of cooperation with friends to obtain desired items.
Get what you need to make the night go longer
Emphasizing the goal of ensuring a longer night through preparation.
I was planning to stay dry as dry as a barkly breeze
Expressing an intention to remain sober, likening it to a dry barkly breeze.
But every time I step foot here I step straight to my knees
Despite the intention, the persona consistently succumbs to temptation.
It's not all lies and booze of course
Acknowledging a mix of experiences in the town, not just centered on alcohol.
Plenty hard times, good times and sorts
Highlighting the diverse nature of life in the town, including both hardships and good times.
With hearts as big as the sky above you
Describing the people with large hearts and a connection to the vast sky.
Shine bright and long the mighty Warumungu
Specifically mentioning the mighty Warumungu, possibly a local indigenous group.
I was planning to stay dry as dry as a barkly breeze
Repetition of the desire to stay dry, contrasting with the recurring failure to do so.
But every time I step foot here I step straight to my knees
Reiteration of the persona's consistent inability to resist alcohol in the town.
The story goes that they moved this town
A recapitulation of the town's relocation story.
From a telegraph station a seven miles south
Repeating the details of the town's move for emphasis.
All because a beer truck broke down
Restating the beer truck breakdown as the reason for the town's relocation.
If you stay the night in Tennant Creek
Highlighting that staying the night in Tennant Creek is a way of life.
You know it's a way of life in TFC
Summarizing the cultural significance of staying in Tennant Creek.
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