Midnight Oil - Power and the Passion (Live At The Domain, Sydney)

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LYRICS
People, wasting away in paradise
Going backward, once in a while
Moving ahead, falling behind
What do you believe, what do you believe
What do you believe is true
Nothing they say makes a difference this way
Nothing they say will do
Take all the trouble that you can afford
At least you won't have time to be bored
Oh the power and the passion, oh the temper of the time
Oh the power and the passion
Sometimes you've got to take the hardest line
Sun burnt faces around, with skin so brown
Smiling zinc cream and crowds, Sundays the beach never a cloud
Breathing eucalypti, pushing panel vans
Stuff and munch junk food
Laughing at the truth, 'cause Gough was tough till he hit the rough
Uncle Sam and John were quite enough
Too much of sunshine too much of sky
It's enough to make you want to cry
Oh the power
I see buildings, clothing the sky, in paradise
Sydney, nights are warm
Daytime telly, blue rinse dawn
Dad's so bad he lives in the pub, it's a underarms and football clubs
Flat chat, Pine Gap, in every home a Big Mac
And no one goes outback, that's that
You take what you get and get what you please
It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees
Oh the power
“Power and the Passion” originally appeared on the album 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Filmed by Blink TV
LYRICS
People, wasting away in paradise
Going backward, once in a while
Moving ahead, falling behind
What do you believe, what do you believe
What do you believe is true
Nothing they say makes a difference this way
Nothing they say will do
Take all the trouble that you can afford
At least you won't have time to be bored
Oh the power and the passion, oh the temper of the time
Oh the power and the passion
Sometimes you've got to take the hardest line
Sun burnt faces around, with skin so brown
Smiling zinc cream and crowds, Sundays the beach never a cloud
Breathing eucalypti, pushing panel vans
Stuff and munch junk food
Laughing at the truth, 'cause Gough was tough till he hit the rough
Uncle Sam and John were quite enough
Too much of sunshine too much of sky
It's enough to make you want to cry
Oh the power
I see buildings, clothing the sky, in paradise
Sydney, nights are warm
Daytime telly, blue rinse dawn
Dad's so bad he lives in the pub, it's a underarms and football clubs
Flat chat, Pine Gap, in every home a Big Mac
And no one goes outback, that's that
You take what you get and get what you please
It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees
Oh the power
“Power and the Passion” originally appeared on the album 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

[@allenp920]

One of those songs you can never quite play loud enough.

[@jasondalton-earls9972]

Like so many of the OILS songs!~

[@gpeddino]

This song is 39 years old. "10 to 1" was definitely ahead of its time.

[@flatoutt1]

a life time ago i thought i was the fastest cab driver in sydney .i remember what a blast it was coming off the bridge onto the cahill expressway and hitting the right turn as you go into the tunnel with the old HX just hanging on heading towards the domain with a terrified passenger hanging on topping it off the the radio turned up and the power and the passion coming out full blast .it was a great driving song when you were in a hurry

[@kiwimax4659]

Oceania's gift to The World. Oils forever!!!

[@joelww2501]

Dudes are in their 60s and are better at performing and owning the stage than the 'stars' that are in my generation.

[@Eliasraoficeal]

I agree

[@gafas_]

When you're reaching 70 and still rocking like you're in the 70's. Bands today can't hold a candle to these legends!

[@philijean9810]

Well they've had a lot of practice

[@janeamandaford4199]

👍👍👍

[@janeamandaford4199]

THANKS 😊 🎉❤

[@neridaliddiard8621]

All the words resonate but particularly “better to die on your feet than live on your knees”. Thanks for trying Peter Garrett not your fault you were out numbered in parliament. ✌️😊🤟

[@alanstrom2221]

41 years ago I saw Midnight Oil at The Royal Antler Narrabeen. I have to thank the boys from The Strand house at Dee Why for taking me to the gig. It was late 1979, a warm night, people pouring jugs of iced water on each other and Peter Garrett's head, steam coming from the Lead Singer's bald cranium. Their music and especially their lyrics have made THE OILS one of the most important Rock bands in history. This new song ' Gadigal Land' is an instant Oils Classic. Words cannot describe how much I love this track. Sydney Radio station MMM played it every hour yesterday, so credit to them for that. Before they played it the first time I was thinking " oh, I hope it's good " I loved it from the opening chords, the thumping Drums, the throbbing Bass and Garrett's vocals delivering every word that is punching the Colonial invaders in the face. Well done boys, this is excellent!

[@janeamandaford4199]

👌💐🙏

[@gossy351]

3:16 that look on Rotsey's face says it all. Rob is a living legend.

[@kevinhamment5265]

What a band, tight, percussive, educational, entertaining and a part of Australian history, thankyou Midnight Oil.Fond memories of seeing you live.

[@rambo_ando]

After all these years that drum solo us still ridiculous, and fantastic! So much fun :)

[@simonburns1055]

without doubt some of the finest oz music

[@wigs2u]

Rest In Power, Bones Hillman!!

[@rogerseacombe7037]

Rob Hirst you legend!!!!!

[@leilapostinglessbecauseofs740]

THE WORLD NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO SAY MIDNIGHT OIL!!! DONT EVER STOP MAKING MUSIC!!! PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW THAT WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IS WRONG!!! THERE ARE 2 TYPES OF EVIL PEOPLE, PEOPLE WHO DO EVIL THINGS, AND PEOPLE WHO SEE EVIL THINGS BEING DONE AND DONT TRY TO STOP IT. PLEASE NEVER STOP MAKING MUSIC!!!!

[@Eliasraoficeal]

Agree

[@Connerbrikergmail]

Same

[@Connerbrikergmail]

These guys are incredible for been in their 60s these guys are amazing 😊

[@Fnortner01]

Rob's an animal. This was the first Oils song I ever heard.

[@rob69249]

Great song! Bass player strung it altogether. Just listen to what he is playing.

[@raitisfreimanis]

Bones Hillman 1958 - 2020, may he rest in peace!

[@biopsiesbeanieboos55]

Good point, that’s what he does, he listens to the band and adapts. A lot of adlib when oils play live, makes it so mesmerising. Compare to their studio versions you can hear the bass versatility .

[@micahkaplan9303]

@@biopsiesbeanieboos55 the original was played by peter Gifford, Bones came on later and put his own spin on it

[@kimmywhycensored6374]

100% yes

[@woodrowpelt8539]

3:16 that look on Rotsey's face says it all. Rob is a living legend. This song is 39 years old. "10 to 1" was definitely ahead of its time. Rob Hirst for PM

[@leonmorgan1158]

This song always sounds good live..

[@serjtakian3294]

Best band ever so much memories

[@aussie8114]

Such an awesome group of musicians.

[@hktrafh6248]

This is definitely a bad ass band. The live performance was awesome!!! This is definitely a bad ass band. The live performance was awesome!!! Oh Rob Hirst .....brilliant!

[@Jeff-zs5hd]

Love this band. Grew up in the 70's-80's listening to them. Beds are burning is one of my favorite songs of all times. Im glad I found and subscribed to this channel! It has given me full access to all their songs, videos and current projects. The ONLY thing that would make this better and truthfully blow my mind and make a memory of a life time would be for Peter to respond to his fans here, or my selfish side says it would be even better to get a message or comment from him directly!

[@kellyp9438]

So goood!!!!!!!!!

[@QUIZFILTER]

holy crap that was good!!!.... crowd started singing the chorus & after that I knew the brass section should be starting, but I didn't know the horn players would be there until I saw them (I wondered if maybe the horns would just be played off of synths (which would still be fine, 'cause you know they'd do it well) ), but damn, when that ending hit, I got goosebumps!!!

[@kiwimax4659]

I teared up when the horns started!

[@Ofthe7thSon]

Was there and loved every single minute of it - besides Kochie being next to me 😏 Was my 13th time seeing the Oils live......

[@gafas_]

Would have. given my kingdom to have been there.

[@7884golfguru]

Ryde hotel Victoria rd Just before Parramatta in the early 80s was the place to be oils played there all the time,loved that pub

[@whiteshadow59]

I like the Oils, got into them about a year ago, I am a 33 year old Australian male thinking they were a boring meat and potatoes rock band, was kinda wrong about that...

[@graemeozzie2251]

I think the meat & potatoes PR problem arose when they hit the commercial big time in 1987 with a very specific song with a catchy chorus and diatonic chord progression. I do a face plant into my hands when Im talking to someone about music and I mention Midnight Oil and they go "Oh yeah Beds are Burning right??" I recover my composure and then kindly suggest they listen to 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 + everything before that, and then try Red Sails in the Sunset.

[@timcuneen3964]

I am glad that you discovered them. Pretty amazing, hey. My top three Australian bands, in no particular order are: AC/DC, Midnight Oil and Cold Chisel. They are all great bands, for different reasons.

[@jacoblee1328]

No. There really isn't any other band like the Oils. One of a kind.

[@jasondalton-earls9972]

I used to see these guys before they made it big at Frenches on Oxford street Sydney from 79-80 & on.

[@sebastiansalazar4443]

Fantastic MIDNIGHT OIL, greetings from Ecuador.

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

I'm american now living in Sydney. I've always loved them..Tight Band Live and great song and message..Met them Twice super Nice..This is killing!

[@Bongaboi151]

Port Adelaide brought me here, and I am a Giants fan!

[@MrBongoagogo]

Rest in peace bone hillman raw blunt classic bassline.

[@t.spencerharold5034]

Best band ever so much memories Rob worlds best drummer in the world This is definitely a bad ass band. The live performance was awesome!!!

[@jorgeno-remix679]

Oh gee, how I love this great band! Please guys! Come to Argentina as soon as possible!!!!

[@Andi_Berlin]

I love this Band. Can't wait for the BluRay.

[@saskiamckenna2925]

Definitely my favourite midnight oil song

[@francrisp6614]

My bros fav band my fav of there's is when the generals talk

[@GabrielaFernandaRoblesDavid]

Acabo de encontrar este canal y me encanta :D no puedo creer que todavía sigan existiendo bandas como está 😲 porfavor no dejen jamás de hacer esta música la sociedad está muy corrompida en la actualidad esto es lo que el mundo necesita buena letra , ritmo , inspiración y ruido 😼👍 Si saben de otras bandas díganme porfavor quiero conocer más :_"3

[@karinstorer7095]

took me 30 years to get this super Aussie band Midnight oil great people what's going on 2019 Germany love KARIN

[@edcool77]

Rob`s fucking great drummer!

[@edwardcatton1047]

that drummer!, his brother Matt!, was a Sport & Rec Counsellor!, at Myuna Bay!, back in the 80s!, Awesome Drumming Technique!, wonder where he learnt it!, ROB!, Your Great!.

[@VictorYong36]

One of my favourite drum solos from Rob

[@TheLostBoy1974]

Legends. And Rob still killing it on the simmons drums.

[@bjorn2970]

wow 30 odd yrs on from "Oils on water" and still absolutely rocking

[@GaryBadger]

The audio mix sounds fantastic here! The previous Wave Aid and Sound Relief live outdoor recordings didn't sound anywhere near as good as this. The digital video is also top-notch this time around. Looking forward to the day my preordered DVD set turns up in the mail.

[@carletonleonard1976]

Back to Brazil !!!! 😃😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@simonmiller5118]

That was FUCKING AWESOME!!!

[@Alfsp1]

I was there in 3 rd row when Jim slipped on stage in Melbourne that’s why he’s sitting in that chair he tore a ligament poor bugger !

[@somekid1869]

Fantastic to hear all of it!

[@anne7606]

Amazing!

[@Bluefit53]

Oh Rob Hirst .....brilliant!

[@ericlebrun1640]

great band !!!!

[@TheDenisRossi]

I LOVE IT !!!

[@davidstahl6152]

Être encore meilleur en live qu'en studio...bravo !

[@timwright1563]

Thank you

[@yuriledesma]

awesome! how we said here in brazil:! MTO LOKO! ! lol

[@tamphex]

Fantastic!

[@winkwink6478]

I'm up against the passion killers. 😁 LUVYAS! 💙

[@karinstorer7095]

I am born Eurpean and sadly was this band Midnight oil never known here.mow I saw the great band on u-tube premium It would be nice to see what they done .87 long time now. 2019 today awesome great mesmerising. Does any -one gotten more material as information about them? I think that we sure would need it.here in Europe the bad are rising. ( Nazis) so more money more power more political lying.real bad .not to think about Trump 's American Populism.the band was well ahead of it.never been to Australia but I wish you all that the woods stop.the planet got no more than a tiny chance .war where you look. it's time go get closer but all are going selfish.If Jesus ever did come he sure got lost.a cross.we do loose all wood no illusions. when iw1 sees what Forest as Indians as magic animals now get burned for 1 harvest.in Brazil.you need so many to reforest your lost Forests. here now France Italy stands under water.but of all is the missing closeness.!! greetings from Germany also filled again with murder as Faschism all Europe goes.ms KARIN/ West Germany

[@mrfreddorenton]

magic never dies

[@leechurchill1965]

Sometimes you've got to take the hardest line.

[@wotaj]

Why these guys never gained more fame is a simple accident of geography.

[@mattgray871]

They were really popular internationally.....

[@jorgeno-remix679]

Rob Hirst, CAPO!!!!

[@ellenjarvis4756]

❤

[@andreguyvion7591]

trop trop fort

[@ballzack4866]

Pete is more powerful fronting this band than taking on politics.

[@SmugSuspenders]

Yeah, you always seem to get tainted some way once you go into politics. Even though that's where the real decisions are made

[@timcuneen3964]

I agree, but I think it's because artists are far more virtuous and compassionate than politicians.

[@Capnsensible80]

@@SmugSuspenders It's the nature of politics, humanity and their mutual disdain for change. Old money wants to remain old money for all time, so in order to get any kind of compromise at all out of those people, you usually have to give far more than you get. No one will meet you in the middle. Don't play their game and you're just pissing in the wind.

[@dococachorrohotdog7696]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@progmeup]

Nobody notice the little "Wipe-Out" quote in the instrumental section?

[@mattieslurmusic]

Vale Bones 😭😭😭😭

[@envirohome]

Rob Hirst for PM

[@SadmanStudios]

Jim Mogine for Deputy

[@longfade]

Holy Christ.

[@victorveloso9255]

COME TO CHILE

[@HenryLongmore]

The bald guy hopping up and down on one leg on the bottom of the screen at 6:04 looks really familiar to me. ;)

[@cool...............]

Shit hot fellas.

[@tommertineit8137]

I love this Band. Can't wait for the BluRay. Anyone know the year this was recorded? The description doesn't say.

[@SmugSuspenders]

February 2017

[@gpeddino]

Actually it was November 2017. It was one of the final shows in their Great Circle tour, which began in April 2017.

[@adrianyoud6062]

Who is bigger cold chisel or mo?

[@neile2001]

While Bones is a very good bass player, I always preferred Peter Gifford who I think always had more punch and a better tone.

[@foodog777]

Giffo quit in 1987 because he didn’t want to tour for Diesel & Dust. Bones Hillman held down the bass guitar and backing vocals amazingly until he died of cancer Nov. 7, 2020 - around the time of your comment. RIP Bones.

[@raitisfreimanis]

Both were equally good.

[@BassByTheBay]

Anyone know the year this was recorded? The description doesn't say.

[@saga55]

Awesome but one question ; why Moginie sits down here? In others dates he seems to stand up

[@radiofreeabqband]

He tore his hamstring near the end of the tour and had to sit.

[@saga55]

@@radiofreeabqband thanks for your answer , yeah he finally I saw that

[@23smokeybear]

Oils. No more to say.

[@MalTheBear64]

Coal is porous. which means that even if its not used for heating it's still pourous. so what are you protesting the co2 or the mine

[@SmugSuspenders]

5:40 How environmental is it to burn that flare, Pete? xP

[@nicolasambler8350]

KZbin

[@BlackShampoo75]

My whole life I've never felt this band. They obviously good but just to heady. I think it really held them back from major international success. It's a shame really

[@wigs2u]

What does "to heady" mean?

[@24asswipe]

what a dead crowd that drummer deserve at least sum more claps ? pf

[@player1tv]

Ruined it, too much fancy wizzes. Just the raw O.G. would have been PHAT.

[@sondradupree8709]

What a hypocrite , Peter Garret the lead singer in Midnight Oil joined the Green Party which he abandoned for The Labor Party & ended up in the Federal Government of Australia as Minister for the Environment . He was completely incompetant and his actions in the " Pink Batt fiasco " killed young men which he never apologised, plus resulted in other disasters imposed upon the people of Australia. He did more harm than good . He should have stuck to singing for his supper.

[@m.r.3128]

Sondra Dupree wrong, as a decent human being, his personal attempts to improve Australia feel of deaf ears - a highly intelligent, articulate person; the opportunistic nature of the narcissists became obvious 🇦🇺✌🏽

[@sondradupree8709]

@@m.r.3128 , he needs to take " the red pill. "

[@sondradupree8709]

@@m.r.3128 , you are not talking about the same Garret the carrot.