I for one would love to make up for the past mistakes of the men and women before us, i don't see how people can be so hostile about saying something as small as I'm truly sorry about what happened.
this video is powerful, it has a vibe that has to be spread. i put this song on my wall and stuff. put it on ur facebook, myspace, twitter etc if u want it 2 be spread.
sorry i didnt mean to give it 1 star i wanted to give it 5
and yes sorry too about the stolen generation. i discovered the stolen generation when i watched rabbit proof fence and i thought 'we did this!?!? this is awful im feel so ashamed of my country'
K-Rudd may have his failings, but no matter what happens in the economy etc, this HAD to be said. I'm a first generation Australian, my parents came here as refugees of the WW2, but I still feel deeply connected to this country that I was born to. As a "new" Aussie who adores her country, I would like to say... sorry. To the indigenous population, your grace and humility is an example to us all. Sorry, and thankyou.
its crap that someone has said sorry for me, im not sorry for what happened why should i be, i think most aussie would feel the same. our indigenous friends need to have a good look at themselves and stop waiting on the next handout, they need to show some Aussie pride. End of story
You've completely missed the point. They didn't ask you to apologise, they wanted an apology from the government. It was institutionalised racism. It's hard to have pride in a country that treats you like shit.
thats coz ur a usless halfwitted bogain richard now gtfo of our country if i ever ur an ignorant little prick, who doesnt even deserve to call this place homeif ur not part of the solution ur part of the fking problem NOW GO SUCK HOWARDS DICK U FKING NAZI
First of all, please don't personally insult me, that lowers the class of your argument. As stated in my comment, I am 21 years of age, I was not alive during the World Wars, but I was alive during the fear mongering, negative, hate driven, bitter years of the Howard Government. Respond to the issue at hand. Leave it, well i'd rather quote an artist from this song... "Enough is enough, whities go back get stuffed, don't want to live in England, well thats F**king tough!"
Gough Whitlam was the greatest Prime Minister Australia ever had. He poured the handful of sand through Vincent's fingers in the beginning! He was the first Australian Official to acknowledge the Aboriginal Ownership of the land, in the 1970's. It has taken far too long due to the work of horrible fear mongering governments, like howard and co. This video makes me proud, and as a 21 year old, i can say that that the Sorry speech is the first time I have been truly proud of my country! well done!
my last message may have sounded harsh but the white people picked on us and hunted us and now the white kids are doing the same to the aboriginal kids but instead of hunting us they are ruining our honour of being abos, I chained to a pole for 12 hours because oi am aboriginal.
Not a good way of thinking. Us and them. Leave our kind alone. Not good at all. You can be proud that you have aboriginal heritage but there is no one alive today that took your forfathers land. And that apology wasn't for your benefit so don't go saying things like "it wasn't good enough"
they are like that becuase of white ma pretty much came over here in 1777 or whenever and took the coloured land, and before anyone calls me racial for saying coloured people, I can get away with it because I am a coloured Australian and Proud of it, well they came over and hunted my people, killed my people, kicked my people out and said thank you, we'll take this land off your hands.
the apology was not good enough, they shoulda stayed in england.
This song is demonstrating that as a nation we have put a trecherous part of our history (the only peoples to succeed in genecide) behind us, and can now continue to grow and flourish as Australia
Everyone's opinion is personal and everyone is entitalled to have one, but it makes me sad when i see so many people being so disrespectful towards the meaning behind this song. It is a great message that we are trying to close the gap, and the sorry speach was the first step. We can't undo what our ancestors have already done, but we can say sorry.
I don't understand why we must say sorry for something we didn't do. What happened was unjustifiable but it was our ancestors who did it not us and yet we must be punished for their crimes. If my cousin commits murder am I the one to blame? Is this justice? Will it make a difference being told sorry from someone who didn't commit the crime? I think this issue just drives a wedge between us more when we should be working together to prove we are the ones that care and are not the guilty ones!
Saying sorry to the stolen generation for all they suffered is not the same as being personally responsible for what they suffered. If a friend's grandma died, surely you would express sympathy for example "I am sorry for your loss" by saying you are sorry, you are not accepting personal responsibility for killing Grandma.
It's about recognition, that's all. A great big "sorry for your loss" to a group of our fellow countrymen and women that suffered a terrible loss.
you're absolutely right as far as the apology from us ordinary Aussies is concerned, it's about recognition and sympathy. But it's a little deeper than that for the Australian Government. The Aus Govt was responsible for removing Indigenous children from their families, sanctioning/allowing/ignoring the slaughter of tens of thousands of Aborigines between 1901 and the 30s, as well as not caring about their welfare. So as an organisation the Govt was wrong and had to apologise
@itsmecheeky How is offering a condolence, or accepting responsibility for your forebears' actions a punichment? as fr working together to show youcare, don't you think the sorry movement provides an excellent opportunity to do just that? Id love to know, has your opinion changed in the 2 years since you posted this comment?
i love this song, and serosuly keep your opionion to yourself, its not always about how you feel because i feel that your just a ignorent person who obvestly dosent care about the new zealanders and the aborginaes, and another thing is that this is a very effective song, we are saying sorry to the aborignal and new zealand people for taking over there land, listen to the song and ecsepcally the ending, man you people really piss me off, JEZZ!
As mentioned in earlier comments, you can see how effective this song has been when you see the redneck bogans getting upset. Nothing you can say will change their narrow minds but it's entertaining to watch them struggle so hard with the way things now are.
what a shambles of a song. wheres the song about the convicts removed from england and dragged all the way too Australia. Women, men, children all removed from their families and put onto ships and moved to the land of oz. Where is our sorry, we don't expect one, nor do we expect money to make it all better. Take a trip to Darwin NT, see where your hard earned tax dollars are going, I counted 30 drunk indigenous and 2 drunk caucasions on my way to the shop this morning. Spose thats our fault too
So you're arguing for the fact that alcohol is destructive, and it's introduction to the indigineous people by those who moved from england (and Ireland) has had a negative effect? You're offering an insight to the guilt that people might feel for 'opening pandoras box' so to speak?
No I didn't think so.
Are you that ARROGANT?
And can I just point out - the settlers were CONVICTS.
They might have been convicts but I am quite sure most would have been quite against coming all the way too australia.
And as for the drinking, just because its there doesnt mean they have to drink it! I drink but I don't live on the street like a bum. And u might wanna take a trip to a community one day, spose you blame petrol sniffing and metho drinkers on us too. I'm not arrogant i just live in the real world. You live in Darwin for a year, lets see how your attitude is about it!
mate i travelled around oz for two years, both within the native communities and in the tourist areas. So I can still say you are talking out your arse.
Criminals give up their liberty then they commit a crime. You telling me you're not happy in Oz, you don't feel australian? Quit your whining. My ancestors were oppressed for 800 years, I didn't mean I cannot recognize injustice in my modern society, and feel compassion for my neighbour.
I've lived in Darwin all my life, and my attitude is nowhere near yours. I've worked with many homeless people, both indigenous and non-indigenous. You have to keep an open mind, no one can start blaming situations on anyone else, we've got to work together for change.
I'm sorry, but I have to ask someone with a perspective like yours. Is there a difference between the aboriginal and white people who have addictions or problems like this? If there is, why SHOULD there be a difference? If people are pushing for equality and such, why do people make bigger deals if it's someone from the Aboriginal community doing something out of the ordinary? Come on people, all this contradicting is beginning to get me confused.
unbelievable - top work to the crew behind GETUP on linking Kev and Pauls great work to todays generation! If you like this check out king is dead, the herd
An inspring song. One that can make Australia a great nation at last. Probably the best music that Australia has produced in its influence for change. Well done, Get Up.
wow this song is amazing.even better than the original cos its been updated to suit our current society and is now modern, so more people can relate to it. well done GetUp!
Excellent ideals, great campaign, good song, pity about the mix (drums "vs" vocals downright confusing on my $5 headphones and still iffy on the hifi). Good one but.
I love what has been done here. Music is a powerful medium for expressing a message. I'm not in a position to judge as to whether it's a great song musically, but in terms of expressing a sentiment & getting that message out to the community, it gets my vote! Congratulations GetUp. You have done so much to change the political landscape in this country. Thank you.
So please dont think too highly of yourself for raising these issues on YOUTUBE. If you wanted to make a difference, here is not the best place to start.
I have gotten you're point from the beginning craig, you are unhappy that I have not surcumbed to ur way of reasoning. And i wont. Because frankly, the 'taunting' of those who came on here just so say they were proud to be an Aussie for 5mins if anything, was quite unAustralian, and just plain mean. That attitude is an impediment, not a help
I respect nearlyoutofideas and their privacy. Actually, I think their approach to the issue is extremely intelligent & mature. But if its a privacy issue for you too craig, you shouldnt be asking everyone else what they have done to be practical. A little hypocritical. It was actually your sarcasm towards sentiment that was uncalled for, how dare you criticise people for emotion. Thats MY point. There's always one who comes on here to be mean/self-righteous about it. So i returned the favour.
Your reaction to my asking this "question" is exactly the response that proves part of my point. The fact that you've failed to see this is further proof. Think about it mate.
Everyone who has bought or will buy the song has done something practical. Not just raising awareness but all proceeds go to Indigenous charity organisations eg LinkUp, Mums & Bubs and AIME (mentoring).
So there's a simple answer to the question right there. Not that that will prevent further whining, no doubt.
Personally, I do my bit to promote Aboriginal culture, in ways that are no-one else's business here.
Who agrees that all "craigbowe" does is come on here and pose the SAME boring old question to everyone, about what has anyone done to be practical about it. WHEN its just an attempt to cover the fact he aint done SHIT, and just wants to make himself feel better for asking the 'hard question'. The hard question, CRAIG, is asking YOURSELF wat have u done. Some can admit not a thing, but YOU... wats ur answer? U just answer with the same fucken question u always do.
I thought you were tired of talking to me 99816632...
Unfortunately you have missed my point from the very beginning and it seems you are starting to get rather abusive so maybe it's ME who should be taking the high road and give up on YOU.
Incidently I stand by the last paragraph of the comment made by "nearlyoutofidas". You should have realised that about me by now.
You don't have to like the song of course (although obviously a great many do) but the trick of making inane remarks about its musicality to try and mask your own biases about its subject is a blatantly obvious one.
If this song only fell into the "symbol" category, it is still great proof of how effective they are - why would the rednecks be getting so upset otherwise? They see their old world view falling apart, and even what's left of the "Liberal" party is changing its views on things to fit into the modern world.
Conservatives hate change, and this song is proof that their approach is fading away rapidly. It's far easier to whinge and mindlessly attack than adapt to the way things are, isn't it?
Yes, it's excellent to see how this gets up the nose of the illiterate rednecked bogans and the simpering Howard-whiners. Symbols matter kids. The idea is to make the symbolic changes AND fix the practical stuff. If you don't think so, go talk to an actual indigenous person (though the dainty Liberal-voting yuppie scum here might have to travel a bit to find one. Hint - they don't live in Mosman dahlings!)
As well as affecting the hearts and minds of a great number of people, this song is obviously pissing off the right people too (rednecks, ultra conservatives, the ignorant etc). What a bargain!! :) So good to see this amongst the manufactured, "ooh baby I love you" crap that's usually in the charts.
i think paul kelly'll be visting your house tonight to show you what the fuck "music" actually is seeing as you're obviously the one with no fucking clue.
The amount of people, i have heard say- this song nearly made me cry- proves that it has done its job.. sentiment can move people, and that is important. For those who say it doesn't really do anything, well it does, it makes you think differently, makes you look at an aboriginal person differently, makes you view the issues differently, it develops compassion. This song, mm its so special, go team go :)
From Little Things Big Things Grow - that's the whole point. We are a nation. A better future for a nation is one that is honest about the past and attempts to learn from it. This is a new beginning. It's not about individual ancestry but a lack of respect for humanity.
FredAgun: It is suprising, people who seem to be opposed to this, always bring up "well my ancestors..." The point is, this issue, this event, this speech, this song, it is about Aboriginal people. It is about their history. Recognising there history.
It doesn't say yours is less important, but it is focusing on theres. That is all. You shouldn't use that as a defense. What happened was bad, and its great we recognise it as Australians. Its just about an injustice to humanity we are recognising..
Thank you for posting this video i saw it 20 mins ago on video hits and cried,im a massive paul kelly ,kev carmody,missy fan and think it is awesome what this song and video represent !good job :)
The problem with all you people is that you dont realise that saying sorry makes the relationship between indigenous Australians and white Australians much much closer. The next step is up to the government. Thats what the gov YOU voted for is there for. Coz everyone voted Liberals and Howard, NOTHING happened for ANYONE (indigenous, pensioners, students, ill, etc). Rudd hasn't been in a year, dont get so self-righteous over his early efforts. Its early days for Rudd, so shut up and have a heart
The problem with people like you is that you are far too sentimetal to be doing any real good at all. Rather then engage in a mature debate you let your emotions take over and start ranting. Slow down, take a breath and stop letting your self shame cloud your judgment.
You might want to pick up and read a research paper or two on these issues as well. However it is full of something you may find difficult to engage in. It's called detail. Boaring I know.
Boring, not boaring. How's that for attention to detail, LMAO.
And the problem is I dont own a business, I cant give them work. I am a student whose parents are on Centrelink, I cant give people money. I'm not a psychologist, I cant help them deal with any drug problems. Im not a builder, I cant build them a house. I do smile at everyone on the street, no matter what race they are. So you tell me what good I'm meant to do as an individual. And what do YOU do as an individual????
I don't care what it is you can't do. I don't care to tell you what you should do. The fact that you have to ask ME what it is you should do is worrying and kind of proves my point. Stop treating our new PM this way, like he is some kind of beacon of light. He's a politician, you'll learn more about them when you grow up. Oh and thanks for pointing out my dyslexia. Nice way to dodge the point I was trying to make earlier.
You're making the point that we are doing nothing as individuals & relying on sentiment to solve problems. YET, you cannot make any suggestions of your own. Realistically, we have little power and resources individually. There is nothing wrong with emotion & sentiment. If more 'politicians' had it, there wouldnt be war. Peace starts with the heart, and flows through our actions. They go hand in hand, why do you find emotion problematic? You seem a very cold, angry person who craves debate.
I've made no point that you are doing nothing as individuals.I asked the question and you respond with a rant.I never said you rely on sentiment to solve problems rather you rely on it to make yourselves feel better-both of which are as eqully counterproductive for any cause.Frankly if you need me to spell out suggestions for you then you clearly lack the ability to think for yourself and/or you're lasy.But I suppose your way is a more cruisy persona to live by.Peace brother...I'm angry alright
craig, ur jumping around the gun, so I cant be bothered talking to u anymore about it. All I can say is I was mad at Howard for his complete lack of acknowledgement of the situation. I am proud that Rudd is attempting to bring the communities closer together. I agree with "ashhuxtable", and you craig, are the one rambling aimlessly. You want me to contribute? YOURE not doing anything, so dont even try to make me feel bad about it. Of 1000's of causes, to which do u actually CONTRIBUTE? SEEYA!
It's a bit rich you complaining about me rambling when a lot of my responses to you were wasted on correcting your arguments. But thats fine you don't have to talk to me any more. I'm certainly not going to be loosing any sleep. Might be better talking to someone who actually gets my point.
& i completely agree with what you say about politics, and Rudd looking like a hero, but he did do this, and whatever happens or doesn't happen through him. It was an important thing he did & from a non-indigenous perspective, there are a lot of non-indigenous people doing there part, believe me, i meet so many passionate people working on the ground every day, alongside of indigenous mob.
Oh please... How old are you? Sentiment sentiment sentiment. It's so easy preaching how the world should be isn't it. Got any practical solutions for the debate?
I honour your right to an opinion. My age is 30. Sentiment has been defined as: opinion: a personal belief or judgement that is not founded on proof or certainty; Undoubtedly we are both guilty of this indulgence. My practical advice for myself: the simple stuff my mum taught me as a child: treat people how i would like to be treated. try to do what i know to be right, even if everyone else disagrees. honour human life. forgive myself and others. i have no further comment.
what have I done personally? I haven't criticised Aboriginal people, or joined in a general slangin match when ignorant people start to judge them. I haven't ignored them on the street or hassled them for the same stuff I see any other person do - black or white. Maybe I haven't invited them back to my home if they needed a house, but I haven't told them they're useless, lazy, bludgers. And I am sorry that all that crap happened. I'd be sorry if I had heard that it happened to anyone.
Also, I like how they say 'Never again. We're not turning back.' I'm pretty sure that saying 'sorry' wasn't the only thing stopping us from taking all the Aboriginal kids from their parents.
Jeez, can't the whiners just be happy that a start has finally been made? A positive start, that seemed inconceivable even this time last year? Let the "big things grow" from now on!
Actually I'm pretty sure it was 'conceivable', seeing as everyone was talking about it. I'm happy that a positive start has been made, but my point is that the SONG IS RUBBISH. :D (p.s. i'm pretty sure that a 'sorry' is only symbolic... and no matter how misguided, how motivated by electioneering or stupid his idea was with the NT, at least Johnny thought 'ooh we'd better fix that')
I'm not criticising other peoples actions. I'm asking what it is they've actually done/going to do. I am however criticising how some of them actually come accross when posting a message (including you now).
Because i have focused on it, this song, it is more then sentiment. I get what your saying, but before this, there was so much more of a national ignorance. Rudd did his part, it was pure recognition, and this is a song that gets out to a young audience, gets out to the public, shows that we support as a community; and kinda gets people relising that it is important, if you get me. Its a big move for us, having a song represent indigenous people in this way. It really is.
I think we genuinely need to address the problems within Aboriginal communities (drinking, 'sniffing', drugs, gang culture etc.) before we can make inspirational songs about how far we've come. It's a step in a very long process. I don't think this song helps - because it makes it seem as though we've finally done what we were supposed to. I don't know what the implication is for 'big things grow' - does it mean that compensation (etc) is a good idea? I'd prefer to fix problems than throw money!
Question... what have any of you done personally in the last ten years to help the indigenous situation in Australia?
Or better still what do you personally plan to do in the future? It takes a whole lot more then a token gesture, a preachy song and a nicey nicey feel good movement you know. You all come accross far too sentimental to be doing any good at all...
What have YOU done that you can criticise the actions of others. Its easy to criticise, why not see it as a place to start and something to build upon. There are so many examples of people promoting their own selfish views; have a go at them!
when sampling keatings speech, it might've been better to have it at the front of the sound rather than echoing in the background... it's more powerful when it's not sung.
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nice clip thanks for sharing i enjoyed it =)
zellamosko 2 months ago
I for one would love to make up for the past mistakes of the men and women before us, i don't see how people can be so hostile about saying something as small as I'm truly sorry about what happened.
tundra1992 1 year ago
this video is powerful, it has a vibe that has to be spread. i put this song on my wall and stuff. put it on ur facebook, myspace, twitter etc if u want it 2 be spread.
smallville796 2 years ago
sorry i didnt mean to give it 1 star i wanted to give it 5
and yes sorry too about the stolen generation. i discovered the stolen generation when i watched rabbit proof fence and i thought 'we did this!?!? this is awful im feel so ashamed of my country'
cab63868386 2 years ago
Beautiful song.. more people need to know about this video, though.
xloulovesyoux 2 years ago
This is a very good video and I am so proude to be an Aboriginal person.
1700ynnej 2 years ago 3
how power and privilege
could not move a people
who know where they stand
and stand in the law
zystvyry 2 years ago
Good track......Kev Carmody's version is still the shit....
ORIGNALAUSTRALIAN 2 years ago
it's wonderful how through music we can send such a powerful message.
lenche73 2 years ago 2
i agree one hundred percent with u crash.
its about fking time too! its just a shame howard couldnt have rekindled some of his dignity by saying sorry.
and although it was nearly a century since this genocide was conducted. u must face the past to move forward and reconcile the future....
P.S Im proud to be aussie now and lets hope in the future indigenous health and education gets better
yandiggles 3 years ago
re "although it was nearly a century since this genocide was conducted"
it was still government policy until 1969, and still occurring at least until 1976.
so not that long ago really
porkyrong 2 years ago
Great message. Let's hope saying sorry is just the beginning of a journey towards reconciliation.
Patternies 3 years ago 4
great song!
sandee0sandee 3 years ago
K-Rudd may have his failings, but no matter what happens in the economy etc, this HAD to be said. I'm a first generation Australian, my parents came here as refugees of the WW2, but I still feel deeply connected to this country that I was born to. As a "new" Aussie who adores her country, I would like to say... sorry. To the indigenous population, your grace and humility is an example to us all. Sorry, and thankyou.
Soz76 3 years ago 5
Just beautiful
sseklaoui02 3 years ago
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its crap that someone has said sorry for me, im not sorry for what happened why should i be, i think most aussie would feel the same. our indigenous friends need to have a good look at themselves and stop waiting on the next handout, they need to show some Aussie pride. End of story
richardyounger1 3 years ago
You've completely missed the point. They didn't ask you to apologise, they wanted an apology from the government. It was institutionalised racism. It's hard to have pride in a country that treats you like shit.
anperm 3 years ago 6
thats coz ur a usless halfwitted bogain richard now gtfo of our country if i ever ur an ignorant little prick, who doesnt even deserve to call this place homeif ur not part of the solution ur part of the fking problem NOW GO SUCK HOWARDS DICK U FKING NAZI
yandiggles 3 years ago
#only love can conquer hate#
porkyrong 2 years ago
even as a white koorie fella whos family wasnt really effectd by dat stolen generation shit, its still brings tearz ta mah eyes...
thats still family..
and it was wrong
i love this clip and that sorry was well received
BLOODFAMILY 3 years ago 3
Re DamnationReborn:
First of all, please don't personally insult me, that lowers the class of your argument. As stated in my comment, I am 21 years of age, I was not alive during the World Wars, but I was alive during the fear mongering, negative, hate driven, bitter years of the Howard Government. Respond to the issue at hand. Leave it, well i'd rather quote an artist from this song... "Enough is enough, whities go back get stuffed, don't want to live in England, well thats F**king tough!"
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newtoncortes 3 years ago
Gough Whitlam was the greatest Prime Minister Australia ever had. He poured the handful of sand through Vincent's fingers in the beginning! He was the first Australian Official to acknowledge the Aboriginal Ownership of the land, in the 1970's. It has taken far too long due to the work of horrible fear mongering governments, like howard and co. This video makes me proud, and as a 21 year old, i can say that that the Sorry speech is the first time I have been truly proud of my country! well done!
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first time!!! u ungreatful brat what about all the men that died for your country ww1 &2,the anzacs spirit you not pride of your them?
you know the saying if you dont love it leave it
DamnationReborn 3 years ago
my last message may have sounded harsh but the white people picked on us and hunted us and now the white kids are doing the same to the aboriginal kids but instead of hunting us they are ruining our honour of being abos, I chained to a pole for 12 hours because oi am aboriginal.
Leave our kind alone and we leave you alone!
williampedder 3 years ago
My best mate is an Aboriginal williampedder. Should I top talking with him then?
craigbowe 3 years ago
Not a good way of thinking. Us and them. Leave our kind alone. Not good at all. You can be proud that you have aboriginal heritage but there is no one alive today that took your forfathers land. And that apology wasn't for your benefit so don't go saying things like "it wasn't good enough"
davesake 3 years ago
they are like that becuase of white ma pretty much came over here in 1777 or whenever and took the coloured land, and before anyone calls me racial for saying coloured people, I can get away with it because I am a coloured Australian and Proud of it, well they came over and hunted my people, killed my people, kicked my people out and said thank you, we'll take this land off your hands.
the apology was not good enough, they shoulda stayed in england.
williampedder 3 years ago
@williampedder, Sorry.
123OBrown 1 year ago
Can anyone identify Dan Sultan in this clip / song?
gongboi83 3 years ago
This song is demonstrating that as a nation we have put a trecherous part of our history (the only peoples to succeed in genecide) behind us, and can now continue to grow and flourish as Australia
mitchfrog 3 years ago
Everyone's opinion is personal and everyone is entitalled to have one, but it makes me sad when i see so many people being so disrespectful towards the meaning behind this song. It is a great message that we are trying to close the gap, and the sorry speach was the first step. We can't undo what our ancestors have already done, but we can say sorry.
cherries1roc 3 years ago 4
cool, like it^^
peace from switzerland
swissschlumpf 3 years ago
I don't understand why we must say sorry for something we didn't do. What happened was unjustifiable but it was our ancestors who did it not us and yet we must be punished for their crimes. If my cousin commits murder am I the one to blame? Is this justice? Will it make a difference being told sorry from someone who didn't commit the crime? I think this issue just drives a wedge between us more when we should be working together to prove we are the ones that care and are not the guilty ones!
itsmecheeky 3 years ago
Saying sorry to the stolen generation for all they suffered is not the same as being personally responsible for what they suffered. If a friend's grandma died, surely you would express sympathy for example "I am sorry for your loss" by saying you are sorry, you are not accepting personal responsibility for killing Grandma.
It's about recognition, that's all. A great big "sorry for your loss" to a group of our fellow countrymen and women that suffered a terrible loss.
eskimojosie 3 years ago 20
@eskimojosie
you're absolutely right as far as the apology from us ordinary Aussies is concerned, it's about recognition and sympathy. But it's a little deeper than that for the Australian Government. The Aus Govt was responsible for removing Indigenous children from their families, sanctioning/allowing/ignoring the slaughter of tens of thousands of Aborigines between 1901 and the 30s, as well as not caring about their welfare. So as an organisation the Govt was wrong and had to apologise
trixwiz7 1 year ago 2
just to keep them happy.
scaredofbumz 3 years ago
@itsmecheeky How is offering a condolence, or accepting responsibility for your forebears' actions a punichment? as fr working together to show youcare, don't you think the sorry movement provides an excellent opportunity to do just that? Id love to know, has your opinion changed in the 2 years since you posted this comment?
123OBrown 1 year ago
i love this song, and serosuly keep your opionion to yourself, its not always about how you feel because i feel that your just a ignorent person who obvestly dosent care about the new zealanders and the aborginaes, and another thing is that this is a very effective song, we are saying sorry to the aborignal and new zealand people for taking over there land, listen to the song and ecsepcally the ending, man you people really piss me off, JEZZ!
ktstapo 3 years ago
I blame your ignorance, your arrogance, and your lack of repsonsibilty on you yes.
dot8daisy 3 years ago
As mentioned in earlier comments, you can see how effective this song has been when you see the redneck bogans getting upset. Nothing you can say will change their narrow minds but it's entertaining to watch them struggle so hard with the way things now are.
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago
what a shambles of a song. wheres the song about the convicts removed from england and dragged all the way too Australia. Women, men, children all removed from their families and put onto ships and moved to the land of oz. Where is our sorry, we don't expect one, nor do we expect money to make it all better. Take a trip to Darwin NT, see where your hard earned tax dollars are going, I counted 30 drunk indigenous and 2 drunk caucasions on my way to the shop this morning. Spose thats our fault too
ausdude31 3 years ago
1. This song is apparently one of the few things in the world not about you. Sorry about that.
2. There's lots of drunk people of all types in any city you care to name. None of that's your fault either. No-one said it was.
3. There's lots of traditional songs about transportation if that's what you feel the need to hear. Do a search for them.
4. The world's changing. Get used to it.
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago 2
So you're arguing for the fact that alcohol is destructive, and it's introduction to the indigineous people by those who moved from england (and Ireland) has had a negative effect? You're offering an insight to the guilt that people might feel for 'opening pandoras box' so to speak?
No I didn't think so.
Are you that ARROGANT?
And can I just point out - the settlers were CONVICTS.
dot8daisy 3 years ago
They might have been convicts but I am quite sure most would have been quite against coming all the way too australia.
And as for the drinking, just because its there doesnt mean they have to drink it! I drink but I don't live on the street like a bum. And u might wanna take a trip to a community one day, spose you blame petrol sniffing and metho drinkers on us too. I'm not arrogant i just live in the real world. You live in Darwin for a year, lets see how your attitude is about it!
ausdude31 3 years ago
mate i travelled around oz for two years, both within the native communities and in the tourist areas. So I can still say you are talking out your arse.
Criminals give up their liberty then they commit a crime. You telling me you're not happy in Oz, you don't feel australian? Quit your whining. My ancestors were oppressed for 800 years, I didn't mean I cannot recognize injustice in my modern society, and feel compassion for my neighbour.
dot8daisy 3 years ago 3
I've lived in Darwin all my life, and my attitude is nowhere near yours. I've worked with many homeless people, both indigenous and non-indigenous. You have to keep an open mind, no one can start blaming situations on anyone else, we've got to work together for change.
pollypolly1 3 years ago 2
I'm sorry, but I have to ask someone with a perspective like yours. Is there a difference between the aboriginal and white people who have addictions or problems like this? If there is, why SHOULD there be a difference? If people are pushing for equality and such, why do people make bigger deals if it's someone from the Aboriginal community doing something out of the ordinary? Come on people, all this contradicting is beginning to get me confused.
ninjaMezMop 3 years ago
unbelievable - top work to the crew behind GETUP on linking Kev and Pauls great work to todays generation! If you like this check out king is dead, the herd
intrepidsk8r 3 years ago
horribly remixed, don't get me wrong I wholeheartedly support the cause, it's just musically this track is all over the place...
it's a shame.
dustydusty 3 years ago
only 22 million of us things
7 billion foriegn items look out
currawongee 3 years ago
absolutly wonderful rendition brother ty hey
gives yuh heart hey
currawongee 3 years ago 2
i just hate jingoist ozis ozis ozis hoi hoi hoi things
what a load of bunk
but after buffering due to the quisling
i'll listen again
its our workers song
currawongee 3 years ago
An inspring song. One that can make Australia a great nation at last. Probably the best music that Australia has produced in its influence for change. Well done, Get Up.
karenclulow 3 years ago 4
seems to me if we can image the injustice we can the imagine the opposite and we can have justice true that respect
boazburns1990 3 years ago 3
wow this song is amazing.even better than the original cos its been updated to suit our current society and is now modern, so more people can relate to it. well done GetUp!
ozzy4peace 3 years ago 2
i like the origonal and this is pritty good, good message
Kipbrand 3 years ago
Excellent ideals, great campaign, good song, pity about the mix (drums "vs" vocals downright confusing on my $5 headphones and still iffy on the hifi). Good one but.
ejnewkes 3 years ago
I bought the song from GetUp and donated extra to the 3 indigenous organisations too.
Onya Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly for making your song (already a brilliant anthem) and to the other artists on this.
And the bit where the lyrics are from Paul Keating's Redfern speech is brilliant.
SquarkingCockatoo 3 years ago 2
I love what has been done here. Music is a powerful medium for expressing a message. I'm not in a position to judge as to whether it's a great song musically, but in terms of expressing a sentiment & getting that message out to the community, it gets my vote! Congratulations GetUp. You have done so much to change the political landscape in this country. Thank you.
eponetara 3 years ago 3
well done to all involved.
new generations of Australians cant keep their eyes closed forever.
hiphopsasquatch 3 years ago 2
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this shit is awful!
fev08 3 years ago
Got to love the detailed, intelligent critical analysis.
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago 2
So please dont think too highly of yourself for raising these issues on YOUTUBE. If you wanted to make a difference, here is not the best place to start.
I have gotten you're point from the beginning craig, you are unhappy that I have not surcumbed to ur way of reasoning. And i wont. Because frankly, the 'taunting' of those who came on here just so say they were proud to be an Aussie for 5mins if anything, was quite unAustralian, and just plain mean. That attitude is an impediment, not a help
99816632 3 years ago
When I asked the question I was never after a direct response. Simple as that.
craigbowe 3 years ago
I respect nearlyoutofideas and their privacy. Actually, I think their approach to the issue is extremely intelligent & mature. But if its a privacy issue for you too craig, you shouldnt be asking everyone else what they have done to be practical. A little hypocritical. It was actually your sarcasm towards sentiment that was uncalled for, how dare you criticise people for emotion. Thats MY point. There's always one who comes on here to be mean/self-righteous about it. So i returned the favour.
99816632 3 years ago 2
Just to add too 98816632.
Your reaction to my asking this "question" is exactly the response that proves part of my point. The fact that you've failed to see this is further proof. Think about it mate.
craigbowe 3 years ago
Everyone who has bought or will buy the song has done something practical. Not just raising awareness but all proceeds go to Indigenous charity organisations eg LinkUp, Mums & Bubs and AIME (mentoring).
So there's a simple answer to the question right there. Not that that will prevent further whining, no doubt.
Personally, I do my bit to promote Aboriginal culture, in ways that are no-one else's business here.
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago
Who agrees that all "craigbowe" does is come on here and pose the SAME boring old question to everyone, about what has anyone done to be practical about it. WHEN its just an attempt to cover the fact he aint done SHIT, and just wants to make himself feel better for asking the 'hard question'. The hard question, CRAIG, is asking YOURSELF wat have u done. Some can admit not a thing, but YOU... wats ur answer? U just answer with the same fucken question u always do.
GO GET A GIRLFRIEND!
99816632 3 years ago
I thought you were tired of talking to me 99816632...
Unfortunately you have missed my point from the very beginning and it seems you are starting to get rather abusive so maybe it's ME who should be taking the high road and give up on YOU.
Incidently I stand by the last paragraph of the comment made by "nearlyoutofidas". You should have realised that about me by now.
craigbowe 3 years ago
Also...
You don't have to like the song of course (although obviously a great many do) but the trick of making inane remarks about its musicality to try and mask your own biases about its subject is a blatantly obvious one.
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago 2
If this song only fell into the "symbol" category, it is still great proof of how effective they are - why would the rednecks be getting so upset otherwise? They see their old world view falling apart, and even what's left of the "Liberal" party is changing its views on things to fit into the modern world.
Conservatives hate change, and this song is proof that their approach is fading away rapidly. It's far easier to whinge and mindlessly attack than adapt to the way things are, isn't it?
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago 2
Yes, it's excellent to see how this gets up the nose of the illiterate rednecked bogans and the simpering Howard-whiners. Symbols matter kids. The idea is to make the symbolic changes AND fix the practical stuff. If you don't think so, go talk to an actual indigenous person (though the dainty Liberal-voting yuppie scum here might have to travel a bit to find one. Hint - they don't live in Mosman dahlings!)
Sextus666 3 years ago
As well as affecting the hearts and minds of a great number of people, this song is obviously pissing off the right people too (rednecks, ultra conservatives, the ignorant etc). What a bargain!! :) So good to see this amongst the manufactured, "ooh baby I love you" crap that's usually in the charts.
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago
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this song is crap i dont no why it was in the top 10 :O
X0X0Kay0X0X 3 years ago
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What a bunch of talentless twats. If you going to sing about some crap, at least find someone with little clue about music.
ivanv1952 3 years ago
If we can imagine the injustice we can imagine the opposite...
ChrisMaltby 3 years ago
Going to sing about "some crap". Dude... you need to do a tad of an update on the history of Australia, its not just "some crap".
Dannijss 3 years ago
i think paul kelly'll be visting your house tonight to show you what the fuck "music" actually is seeing as you're obviously the one with no fucking clue.
AladdinInsanity98 3 years ago
A really inspirational & beautiful video . Well done Brett , GetUp! and all artists and people involved.
Absolutely beautiful!
skinnytallindian 3 years ago 3
The amount of people, i have heard say- this song nearly made me cry- proves that it has done its job.. sentiment can move people, and that is important. For those who say it doesn't really do anything, well it does, it makes you think differently, makes you look at an aboriginal person differently, makes you view the issues differently, it develops compassion. This song, mm its so special, go team go :)
Dannijss 3 years ago
I'm more interested in the outcome,Dannijss. We'll see.
craigbowe 3 years ago
Im interested in the outcome too Craig.
Dannijss 3 years ago
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Gimme a break!
My ancestors came to Australia from europe (ireland mainly) with NOTHING! They carved an farm out of virgin bush near Wangaratta VIC.
If the decendants of stone age tribesmen feel agrieved well -f*ck them! I, or my ancestors, have NOTHING to apologise for!
FredAGun 3 years ago
From Little Things Big Things Grow - that's the whole point. We are a nation. A better future for a nation is one that is honest about the past and attempts to learn from it. This is a new beginning. It's not about individual ancestry but a lack of respect for humanity.
ashhuxtable 3 years ago
ignorance is bliss
bohemianindian 3 years ago
FredAgun: It is suprising, people who seem to be opposed to this, always bring up "well my ancestors..." The point is, this issue, this event, this speech, this song, it is about Aboriginal people. It is about their history. Recognising there history.
Dannijss 3 years ago 3
It doesn't say yours is less important, but it is focusing on theres. That is all. You shouldn't use that as a defense. What happened was bad, and its great we recognise it as Australians. Its just about an injustice to humanity we are recognising..
Dannijss 3 years ago 2
And there is a lot of other things that have happened in history, that we should recognise too. Of course.
Dannijss 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this video i saw it 20 mins ago on video hits and cried,im a massive paul kelly ,kev carmody,missy fan and think it is awesome what this song and video represent !good job :)
natldo2 3 years ago 2
Wow. You're easily moved by a poorly written, badly mixed song by overly average artists.
rocko2466 3 years ago
i saw claire bowditch, lior, gotye, and jbt sing this at wollongong. twas awesome..
your videos are fantasmic btw. =] xo
natalie7117 3 years ago
The problem with all you people is that you dont realise that saying sorry makes the relationship between indigenous Australians and white Australians much much closer. The next step is up to the government. Thats what the gov YOU voted for is there for. Coz everyone voted Liberals and Howard, NOTHING happened for ANYONE (indigenous, pensioners, students, ill, etc). Rudd hasn't been in a year, dont get so self-righteous over his early efforts. Its early days for Rudd, so shut up and have a heart
99816632 3 years ago
The problem with people like you is that you are far too sentimetal to be doing any real good at all. Rather then engage in a mature debate you let your emotions take over and start ranting. Slow down, take a breath and stop letting your self shame cloud your judgment.
You might want to pick up and read a research paper or two on these issues as well. However it is full of something you may find difficult to engage in. It's called detail. Boaring I know.
craigbowe 3 years ago
Boring, not boaring. How's that for attention to detail, LMAO.
And the problem is I dont own a business, I cant give them work. I am a student whose parents are on Centrelink, I cant give people money. I'm not a psychologist, I cant help them deal with any drug problems. Im not a builder, I cant build them a house. I do smile at everyone on the street, no matter what race they are. So you tell me what good I'm meant to do as an individual. And what do YOU do as an individual????
99816632 3 years ago 2
I don't care what it is you can't do. I don't care to tell you what you should do. The fact that you have to ask ME what it is you should do is worrying and kind of proves my point. Stop treating our new PM this way, like he is some kind of beacon of light. He's a politician, you'll learn more about them when you grow up. Oh and thanks for pointing out my dyslexia. Nice way to dodge the point I was trying to make earlier.
craigbowe 3 years ago
You're making the point that we are doing nothing as individuals & relying on sentiment to solve problems. YET, you cannot make any suggestions of your own. Realistically, we have little power and resources individually. There is nothing wrong with emotion & sentiment. If more 'politicians' had it, there wouldnt be war. Peace starts with the heart, and flows through our actions. They go hand in hand, why do you find emotion problematic? You seem a very cold, angry person who craves debate.
99816632 3 years ago 2
I've made no point that you are doing nothing as individuals.I asked the question and you respond with a rant.I never said you rely on sentiment to solve problems rather you rely on it to make yourselves feel better-both of which are as eqully counterproductive for any cause.Frankly if you need me to spell out suggestions for you then you clearly lack the ability to think for yourself and/or you're lasy.But I suppose your way is a more cruisy persona to live by.Peace brother...I'm angry alright
craigbowe 3 years ago
craig, ur jumping around the gun, so I cant be bothered talking to u anymore about it. All I can say is I was mad at Howard for his complete lack of acknowledgement of the situation. I am proud that Rudd is attempting to bring the communities closer together. I agree with "ashhuxtable", and you craig, are the one rambling aimlessly. You want me to contribute? YOURE not doing anything, so dont even try to make me feel bad about it. Of 1000's of causes, to which do u actually CONTRIBUTE? SEEYA!
99816632 3 years ago
It's a bit rich you complaining about me rambling when a lot of my responses to you were wasted on correcting your arguments. But thats fine you don't have to talk to me any more. I'm certainly not going to be loosing any sleep. Might be better talking to someone who actually gets my point.
craigbowe 3 years ago
& i completely agree with what you say about politics, and Rudd looking like a hero, but he did do this, and whatever happens or doesn't happen through him. It was an important thing he did & from a non-indigenous perspective, there are a lot of non-indigenous people doing there part, believe me, i meet so many passionate people working on the ground every day, alongside of indigenous mob.
Dannijss 3 years ago
Thank you! What the world needs now is hope and people willing to dream a future brighter than anyone has previously imagined.
With new leadership we now step beyond our fears and acknowledge a past... so we can embrace a future.
CelebrateDreams 3 years ago 3
celebrateDreams:
Oh please... How old are you? Sentiment sentiment sentiment. It's so easy preaching how the world should be isn't it. Got any practical solutions for the debate?
craigbowe 3 years ago
I honour your right to an opinion. My age is 30. Sentiment has been defined as: opinion: a personal belief or judgement that is not founded on proof or certainty; Undoubtedly we are both guilty of this indulgence. My practical advice for myself: the simple stuff my mum taught me as a child: treat people how i would like to be treated. try to do what i know to be right, even if everyone else disagrees. honour human life. forgive myself and others. i have no further comment.
CelebrateDreams 3 years ago
what have I done personally? I haven't criticised Aboriginal people, or joined in a general slangin match when ignorant people start to judge them. I haven't ignored them on the street or hassled them for the same stuff I see any other person do - black or white. Maybe I haven't invited them back to my home if they needed a house, but I haven't told them they're useless, lazy, bludgers. And I am sorry that all that crap happened. I'd be sorry if I had heard that it happened to anyone.
basslin3r 3 years ago
Also, I like how they say 'Never again. We're not turning back.' I'm pretty sure that saying 'sorry' wasn't the only thing stopping us from taking all the Aboriginal kids from their parents.
rocko2466 3 years ago
Jeez, can't the whiners just be happy that a start has finally been made? A positive start, that seemed inconceivable even this time last year? Let the "big things grow" from now on!
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago 2
Actually I'm pretty sure it was 'conceivable', seeing as everyone was talking about it. I'm happy that a positive start has been made, but my point is that the SONG IS RUBBISH. :D (p.s. i'm pretty sure that a 'sorry' is only symbolic... and no matter how misguided, how motivated by electioneering or stupid his idea was with the NT, at least Johnny thought 'ooh we'd better fix that')
rocko2466 3 years ago
Beastiallerty...
I'm not criticising other peoples actions. I'm asking what it is they've actually done/going to do. I am however criticising how some of them actually come accross when posting a message (including you now).
Was I not being clear enough for you?
craigbowe 3 years ago
Because i have focused on it, this song, it is more then sentiment. I get what your saying, but before this, there was so much more of a national ignorance. Rudd did his part, it was pure recognition, and this is a song that gets out to a young audience, gets out to the public, shows that we support as a community; and kinda gets people relising that it is important, if you get me. Its a big move for us, having a song represent indigenous people in this way. It really is.
Dannijss 3 years ago
I think we genuinely need to address the problems within Aboriginal communities (drinking, 'sniffing', drugs, gang culture etc.) before we can make inspirational songs about how far we've come. It's a step in a very long process. I don't think this song helps - because it makes it seem as though we've finally done what we were supposed to. I don't know what the implication is for 'big things grow' - does it mean that compensation (etc) is a good idea? I'd prefer to fix problems than throw money!
rocko2466 3 years ago
Question... what have any of you done personally in the last ten years to help the indigenous situation in Australia?
Or better still what do you personally plan to do in the future? It takes a whole lot more then a token gesture, a preachy song and a nicey nicey feel good movement you know. You all come accross far too sentimental to be doing any good at all...
craigbowe 3 years ago
What have YOU done that you can criticise the actions of others. Its easy to criticise, why not see it as a place to start and something to build upon. There are so many examples of people promoting their own selfish views; have a go at them!
Beastiallerty 3 years ago
Craig, I have worked with in the indigenous sector for a while. I teach out remote and try to do my part. Its a huge part of my life.
Dannijss 3 years ago
This song sounds terrible, the mixing is awful. I really like kev carmody and the original song but this cover sounds really rushed...and crap
edwardfricker 3 years ago
to clarify, shit song... yeah the whole apology was a good idea, but the song is shit.
rocko2466 3 years ago
NAHH, LIVE LIFE, IT'S ALL GOOOOD :)
Leafygent 3 years ago
i agree rocko, the sorry bit was i good meaning but its a shit song
katelyn980 3 years ago
In your opinion. Not mine.
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago
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What shit.
rocko2466 3 years ago
NAHH
Leafygent 3 years ago
I love Rudd. Dont anyone make the same Liberal mistake again. Labour gas a heart.
99816632 3 years ago
when sampling keatings speech, it might've been better to have it at the front of the sound rather than echoing in the background... it's more powerful when it's not sung.
nsomn1a 3 years ago
Very emotional version of the song - and it's so good to actually feel proud to be Australian again, after a decade of darkness. :)
nearlyoutofideas 3 years ago 3
god it feels good to have Howard gone and to have finally said sorry
mairmicate 3 years ago 6
i love complaint rock.
reivilo 3 years ago 2
good shit
whathuhwhohey 3 years ago 2
wow!!! AMAZING!!!
zorrokass3 3 years ago
amazing!!!
zorrokass3 3 years ago
how american of us. still, this is great :)
bodyanti 3 years ago
this is a really good song
DamnationReborn 3 years ago
this video nearly brought me to tears.....wow. Thank god Howard is gone and we can get on with reaching our nations full potential....its about time!
jimmydykes82 3 years ago 5
lol nice
kingdeliet 3 years ago