Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Toorali, artist - The Herd. Date of issue: 23.05.2008
Age restrictions: 18+
Song language: English
Toorali |
| Toorali-oorali-addity |
| Toorali-oorali-ay |
| Sing toorali-oorali-addity |
| We’re bound for Botany Bay |
| Oh, what a tale I tell |
| They thought that they had me for raising hell |
| I never raised no hell |
| Nor did I rebel |
| They told me they knew me well |
| I said «you've made a mistake, you’ve got the wrong man» |
| And screamed as they cuffed my hands |
| But they pushed me, hooded me into the back of a plane |
| Deprived of my senses and locked in chains |
| They asked me again and again |
| Until I could barely remember my name |
| What part I played |
| But it’s hard through pain |
| To see their process, it seemed hopeless |
| To seem less dangerous, I admit |
| I named some total strangers |
| I’m ashamed to say it, but I think I’ll say what they want me to say |
| And I know there’s a freedom that’s still in me |
| But they’ve taken all I have away |
| And the torture they do |
| Well it’s killing me |
| And we’re doomed but there’ll be no escape |
| Oh, somewhere my name was put on a list |
| That’s left me feeling the weight of your fists |
| Apparently I’m the risk |
| Worst of the worst |
| Where is the lawyer in this |
| Let alone trial |
| Just give me some sleep |
| Night the same ones weep and dream of home |
| Across the seas |
| Away from wherever this may be |
| And I know there’s a freedom that’s still in me |
| But they’ve taken all I have away |
| And the torture they do |
| Well it’s killing me |
| And we’re doomed but there’ll be no escape |
| Toorali-oorali-addity |
| Sing toorali-oorali-ay |
| Sing toorali-oorali-addity |
| We’re bound for Botany Bay |
| Swept up in your net |
| I didn’t forget |
| I never knew |
| I wasn’t there |
| Months turned to years |
| And I turned to despair |
| Man, I’m sorry I blinked |
| It could’ve been me that put you in the drink |
| I didn’t have time to think what they’re doing |
| Divide and ruin |
| Maybe I spoke too soon |
| A lapse in judgement |
| But what they’re doing to me is beyond repugnant |
| At least I know I could never do that |
| So let’s not talk of judgement |
| And I know there’s a freedom that’s still in me |
| But they’ve taken all I have away |
| And the torture they do |
| Well it’s killing me |
| And we’re doomed but there’ll be no escape |
| Sing toorali-oorali-addity |
| Toorali-oorali-ay |
| Sing toorali-oorali-addity |
| And we’re bound for Botany Bay |
| Toorali-oorali-addity |
| Sing toorali-oorali-ay |
| Sing toorali-oorali-addity |
| Conditions in Botany Bay |