Straddie Fishing

Lyrics

On the shores of Mulumba, where the sea meets the land,
We cast our lines from the cool morning sand.
With the kookaburra laughing, and the dolphins at play,
We’re chasing a feed in first light of day.

We’ve got the eagles in the sky, showing us where to go,
Spotting bait-fish, in the waves ebb and flow.
With the breeze at our backs and the sun in our eyes,
We’re living life where the ocean lies.

At the Straddie Sunrise, we’re fishing for dreams,
With friends by our side, and the ocean’s gleam.
In the heart of the tide, where the big ones hide,
We’re casting for love, for life, with pride.
From Minjerribah’s shores to the wide blue sea,
We’re chasing joy, wild and free.
At the Straddie Sunrise, where our stories rise,
We’re living life, beneath blue skies.

The old tales whisper of dolphins and men,
working together to catch the mullet again.
But now we’ve got tech, and the fish finders hum,
Yet we’ still listen to where the wild things come.

With the GPS on and the drones in flight,
But our hearts still set on the simple light.
For the fish we catch, we give heartful thanks,
Only take what we need, respect the ocean ranks.

At the Straddie Sunrise, we’re fishing for dreams,
With friends by our side, and the ocean’s gleam.
In the heart of the tide, where the big ones hide,
We’re casting for love, for life, with pride.
From Minjerribah’s shores to the wide blue sea,
We’re chasing joy, wild and free.
At the Straddie Sunrise, where our stories rise,
We’re living life, beneath these skies.

Old mate over there, with a tale or two,
bout the one that got away, as big as a canoe.
Says “She nearly pulled me right out of my boat,
Had me hanging on to my hat and coat\!”

Then there’s the sweet lass, who caught my eye,
With a smile that’s brighter than the Straddie sky.
Said, “I’ll bet you a kiss, I’ll catch the first fish,”
And before I knew it, she sealed the wish.

We’re all out here for the fun and the thrill,
But sometimes it’s more than just the skill.
Some dolphins push in a school of fish
Then we all catch a feed like a magic wish.
Throw one up in the air for an eagle mate
Who swoop's down, catches it like its fate
Kookaburras laugh as the tide rolls out,
We let the sea wash away our nagging doubts.
Kookaburras laugh as the tide rolls out,
We let the sea wash away our nagging doubts.

At the Straddie Sunset, we’re casting our nets,
With laughter and love, no room for regrets.
In the twilight’s glow, where the cool breeze blows,
We’re finding treasures where the tide goes.
From the shores of Mulumba to the stars above,
We’re reeling in memories, and a little love.
At the Straddie Sunset, with the day’s last light,
We’re living for the moment, and the night.

[Spoken word]
We sure do live in a lucky country.
Don't take it for granted.
Don't take more than you need.