Midnight Oil 'Some a Day' #19 "In the Valley"

"In the Valley"
My grandfather went down with the MonteVideo
The rising sun sent him floating to his rest
And his wife fled south to Sydney seeking out safe harbor
A North Shore matron she became with some paying guests
My father went down with the curse of big cities
Traffic tolls and deadlines took him to his peace
Now Bob Dyer glued us to our seats
And lawns were always Victa neat
Whilst Menzies fawned at royal fleet do you remember?
In the valley I walk, I took some comfort there
In the valley I walk, cold comfort I can hear you talk
In the valley I walk, who will take me there?
When my mother went down it was a stiff arm from Hades
Life surprises and tears you like the southerly
She always welcomed the spring always welcomed the stranger
I don't…

What Pete describes as 'this song about my family' shot in a community they enjoy visiting and felt like staying with. A raw song where after exposing the tough stories of losing his mother and father, Pete tossed in not only the idea of hope, but mentions a few

I hope virtue brings it's own reward
And I hope the pen is mightier than any sword
I hope the kids all take it slow
And I hope my country claims it's own

Outstanding...

Not sure if I'll keep up the pace on holidays for two weeks but we'll see