Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning! OH MY...

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Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning! OH MY...
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[@Viaterarising]

I am an Indigenous Australian myself and it brings me joy to see that you an outsider have made a connection to this song and the story behind it. Thank you!

[@jazzymoon87]

❤❤❤

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

🦘🐨😊👍👍🤗🖤💛❤️

[@fireflyeloise3528]

I'm too❤

[@digitaldame2672]

When the ancient (indian) Dravindians walked across the land bridges from India to Australia and became isolated Indian aborigines, they separated tribes so did the many languages. Don't matter because the Indians - your ancestors are coming over in droves now and wearing turbans, driving taxis, creating a world where Indian worlds are to take over. They only stay married to their own culture, and they stay strong. Something the aborigines tried to do, but because they were the worst of the Indian people tribes, in the lower area of India, they only stole and fought from each other. They are killers.

[@gwenbarrett1486]

Feels weird seeing An American doing a reation

[@user-mx3uq6mx8m]

The rabbit hole of Australian music from the 70’s 80’s and 90’s is very deep. We were blessed with fantastic bands and singers that the rest of the world wasn’t interested in, but now with the power of the internet the world is starting to realise what they have been missing out on. 🇦🇺🤘🥳

[@jbrassic5434]

Kiwi boy here, raised in the 80's/90's with Aussie rock as a large portion of the soundtrack. Aussie rock is unreal, always has been. Kiwi rock is different, and took 30yrs for me to legitimately start understanding. We make such incredible music in this region of the world 💪💪

[@anacristinaribeiro9592]

Here in Portugal this was a well known song. Every time this played on the disco everyone jumped to the dance floor! I was/am also a big fan of the INXS 🤩

[@trevorpowell6951]

All those garage and small shed bands in schools, suburban neighbours, country towns and cities and on farms. There was a ton of great music.

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

@@jbrassic5434 Kiwi here around the same age. Spot on. I had Dumb Things by Paul Kelly cranking when I pulled into my driveway after work today.

[@shootforthemoon8279]

As a Canadian, we loved this song also popular here where Little River Band, AC/DC, Men at Work, Crowded House and Air Supply! It's like Canadian Bands not being well known in Australia and NZ.

[@celestelittek7360]

The lead singer was a child psychologist who realized he could get his messages to youth through music. He is a passionate humanitarian and environmentalist. He also was a politician for a while. ❤❤

[@johnhiggins8280]

Yes a failed politician

[@damfadd]

No he had a law degree not Child psychology

[@outtolunch88]

My auntie Jo went to ANU Law School with Peter Garrett. In first year or two he was a tall gangly kid with long blonde hair. He came back after one summer break with a shaved head and a bit more attitude. He'd joinfed a Sydney norther beaches post-punk rock band.

[@outtolunch88]

@@johnhiggins8280 Me-thinks he thought he could do more from the inside than the outside so switched from the nuclear disarmament party to Labour. He was too honest and too earnest, he got chewed up and spat out. Unfortunately the politiciand who fail us are the ones who last.

[@johnhiggins8280]

@@outtolunch88 joining the Labour party,to get on the inside was so naive for such a well travelled and educated man. I was a big Midnight oil fan and followed him for years, But his involvement with Greenpeace and Labour was such a disaster that let a lot of people down. If you study geopolitics you know what the Labour left is all about,How could Peter not.

[@traherne6726]

As a big Midnight Oil fan, it was so touching to see you in tears when you “got” the meaning of the song.

[@annieg7440]

And so many don’t unfortunately. Such a great band.. every American should know about one of their biggest Allies. We sure know a lot about yours.

[@raindog428]

I'd love to see him react to when the generals talk

[@MajClanger]

@@raindog428 or Hercules

[@RobinT-treehugger]

"beds are burning"...... that is an OLD saying meaning "you are guilty of something and can't sleep". The song is one of the BEST songs ever, an anthem for the oppressed in the world. The lead singer is an Activist in Australia.

[@BlackGuardXIII]

I never knew what that phrase meant. Thank you 🙏

[@jackstrawful]

It’s also quite literal, referring to actual instances of Aboriginal villages being burned to the ground in order to force them into Australia’s version of Indian Reservations. This song played a large role in shifting public opinion in favor of Aboriginal rights, which before this time was still a taboo subject, with most white Australians unwilling to face up to the many atrocities committed while ‘settling’ the country. Beyond all that, Midnight Oil was also largely responsible for breaking down barriers into Australia’s recording industry, which had been tightly controlled by powerful corporations, limiting the types of music that made it onto the radio. They built such an overwhelming grassroots base of support by touring every part of the country for many years that they eventually became too big to ignore. The lead singer went on to become a Member of Parliament, where Im pretty sure he still sits to this day.

[@leoleopard7035]

For memory, that phrase was taken from a WW2 Italian partisan leader battling Mussolini

[@MSilva-rq8vn]

It means free Palestine?

[@BlackGuardXIII]

@@Caroline.123 so you’re going to leave us hanging?

[@Goralyna123]

It’s definitely Australian, and this is about indigenous land rights. The lead singer, Pete Garrett, has alopecia and is about 6 feet 5 inches tall. He dances like a praying mantis. They found and recorded an indigenous band called Yothu Yindi, who supported Midnight Oil on their world tour, and they had a big hit with a song called “Treaty”. The lead singer,Mandawuy Yunupingu, sings in English and his tribe’s language. He asked permission from the tribal elders, before he used any of their language, sang about certain stories, or even used the didgeridoo in their music. Very traditional. The music is great, and “Treaty” is a great song to dance to. Another of their biggest songs, “Blue Sky Mine”, helped draw attention to the plight of asbestos miners, and contributed to changing the law, so that the miners and their families got compensation for contracting mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer that is always fatal. So the miners, their families, and the townspeople, were all affected.

[@Paul-pl6dl]

The Oil's played live in the middle of New York City stopping traffic for about 30 minutes to protest about an oil spill by Exxon

[@Bronnyroos]

I have that on DVD

[@lindabergman3127]

I love hearing that ❤

[@nuketheswamp7774]

And then they got on their buses back to their planes to fly to the next concert using more energy than I will in decades of my life. Talent doesn't always come with critical thinking skills. Just sing the pretty song sh*t for brains.

[@nuketheswamp7774]

@@lindabergman3127 That's probably because you can't think clearly.

[@South-aussie-girl]

The lead singer Peter Garrett became a Federal Labor Minister in the Rudd government . Aussie Here. Love how you americans love our music ❤

[@GraniteOwlBear]

The lead singer Peter Garrett ended up becoming the Australian Minister of the Environment in 2007-2010. He had a rare opportunity to make real change about what he is singing about here.

[@personalcheeses8073]

Which was pointless as it’s fantasy.

[@williamh4172]

​@personalcheeses8073 Absolutely. Nothing ever gets fixed by the system that is intentionally corrupt and broken.

[@paulauvray1962]

yes you right !

[@robertperaic2899]

And that rare oppurtunity was wasted

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

They did more as a band

[@shanegooding4839]

The songs about the rights of Aboriginal Australians to their traditional lands. It came out in 1987. Five years later Eddie Mabo won his court case against the Australian government for his peoples right to title over their lands in the Torres Strait Islands and the government soon after passed the Native Title Act and set out a new process for applicants to have their rights recognised.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

"It's Mabo; it's Justice, it's the vibe." Dennis Denuto, Solicitor to the Downtrodden.

[@lindabergman3127]

Great😂❤

[@Nonreligeousthiestic]

@@Mirrorgirl492 Dennis Denuto and his legendary battle with a photo copier. 😄

[@ohyoullknowaboutit1823]

Thank you, they are a great band. This song was about the removal of Aboriginal ppl off their land to make way for agriculture and mining. There's no Treaty signed, Native Title is now a way of land returning to Aboriginal ppl but it isnt easy. During the closing ceremony at 2000 Olympic Games, the band wore "Sorry" shirts when the then Prime Minister John Howard being in the audience refused to say Sorry to Aboriginal ppl for past policies and practices regarding the removal of Aboriginal children from their parents/families, named "the Stolen Generation" which occured from mid 1800s to 1970s. The Apology was later done by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Peter Garrett lead singer later became a Parliamentarian.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

Very well summarized.

[@michaelcooper1079]

Powerful song from a band who deserved more attention than they received

[@mikmaqwoman]

This is about the Indigenous people Down Under..I speak as an Indigenous Woman ...I come from Indigenous People from North America...Spot on brother. I still live on a reservation in N. America...so do the Aboriginal Down Under.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Original Australians have around 1,000 languages. The whole country was divided up by the tribes. The english didn't get them at all. They belong to the place they were born. The land belongs to the tribe. Nobody could ever sell it. Yes Eddie Mabo found out that his home island was considered "Crown Land" by the government. It never was sold, just "Claimed" by the crown... he said so why did my dad take me to teach me the boundaries of our place, and what belongs to other family groups? He started a law suit, to re-claim native title. A lot of the desert, belongs to tribes who live there. The government used to decide who could dig up mines etc. Not having any idea they were poisoning the water of the locals. Decisions were made by officials on the south-east coast with no idea who lived there, they assumed no-one, and what ecology would be effected. The natives would go walkabout, travelling hundreds of miles if they wanted to, whenever they wanted to. The government tried to fence off areas for nuclear testing, mines and an american base out there. They forced folk to work on cattle stations/ranches, and withheld wages. The original guys walked off and sat down, until the gov't actually realized they wanted their land back the stolen generation of children, eventually got a small amount of their money back, and a lot of land has been given back the land huge cities are built on sadly will never be returned. So many half white children were forced into harsh religious schools, forbidden to speak their language, never told where they came from, or how to survrvive out there. The abiriginal elders teach their own folk spoken, sung and ceremonial tribal history, where to find food, (which can mean long migration trips.) and what to do wlth it, how to rebuild temporary huts, Gunyahs, and how to use their weapons to hunt. At the coming of age there are long ceremonies, there were fribal scarring done to distinguish the tribes. The (tribal laws meant older folk were married to younger folk, to help look after each other, after the older folk passesd away, they could marry a younger person and have children.) What medicinal plants etc will do what, how to reduce bush-fires and use them to care for the land etc. The soil is destroyed by hooved animals which were brought in by the english, the long droughts don't suit english farming methods either. We have a very large feral camel population and other introduced species wreaking havoc.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

@mikmaqwoman • My cousins and other relatives still reside on the reservation, or indigenous lands. My Mother was born and raised there, in the State of Minnesota. I think many of us know what another first people has gone through. Justice certainly has still been along time a coming for the original inhabitants of the earth.

[@themodsify]

​@@JamesJohnson-ig6ofhow did the non original habitants of the earth come about? Are we aliens?

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

@@themodsify No, didn't mean that at all. "Indigenous" means to me, who were the first people to every country or land that were the original settlers. Choose your country of choice. The Bible in the Old Testament tells about different tribes going out to settle the land. It's never made sense to me that my dark skinned relatives were original to the cold snowy climate of Minnesota. I see profound similarities with the same looking people all over; like in Indonesia for example. And the reason for the shade of skin color is dependent on the amount of "melanin" which tells us a different "history" we were told to believe.

[@natashab3412]

​@Caroline.123 Lol there's a knowing YOU might not understand.

[@robt7199]

Midnight Oil played "Beds Are Burning" at the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Sydney. Their black outfits were emblazoned with the word "sorry," a symbolic olive branch towards the Aboriginals who were forced from their lands by a government that refuses to apologize. The government at the time refused to offer an apology for past abuses....

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

...and the performance was cut, on live TV, as well. ("cut to commercial"....) I believe there was a court case against the band, as well (by the network in Australia, who had the rights to broadcast the Olympics), as the band had promised not to "openly politicize" things, or something 🤷 [But I may be misremembering re: a court case 🤷]

[@CryptikConstruct]

Wasn't cut in Australia

[@cm-kl2wx]

And now we can move on no? Many still play the victim game and live in the past...life is too short...taking responsibility is the sign of maturity...I hope you agree...cheers

[@SuperstarQ76]

@@cm-kl2wx of course we do! Im aboriginal and my grand mother was taken during the stolen generation. Due to that, we cant trace our family before the 1940s. You have to remember slavery was still in australia until early 1970's so a lot of aboriginals still have family members that were slaves that are still alive today. But yes i do agree that we cant live in the past, which i dont, In fact im entitled to multiple aboriginal grants but i refuse to use the government hand outs because ive worked hard for everything i have and i wont let myself be held back by the past. But yes your correct, there is still many that want to play the blame game. My grandfather was given land in the 80-90s which was his tribal land, therefore in my mind, our tribe got the land they lived on there for the debt has been paid. others dont see it that way sadly.

[@macdac9861]

@@cm-kl2wxif you want us to move on then you first need to address and fix the issue

[@FlorenceBisson-yr7ms]

Midnight Oil performed a "guerilla"gig on the Avenue of the Americas in downtown Manhattan in front of the Exxon Mobil building after the Exxon Valdez oil spill off the coast of Alaska. I have it on VCR somewhere. They have always been very political, and environmentally conscious. Peter Garrett, the lead singer, is also a lawyer, and a former member of the Australian Federal government.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Midnight Oil was one of this planet's major protest bands of the 1970s.

[@neilcampbell3981]

You are one of the few Americans to get this first time. It was a protest song about land rights.

[@malmtb]

80s really, though releasing albums since 77

[@stephencruickshank8618]

Saw them live at Wellington Rock theater '79. 8 people in the room . They later hit it big with "Power and the passion" early eighties. Peter Garrett the lead singer later became politician.

[@KristineMaitland]

​@neilcampbell3981 This was on the charts in Canada 🇨🇦 when I was a teen when the track was released. We Canucks loved protest performers: Bruce Cobourne, Parachute Club, Luba, Gowan, Tragically Hip and more. We are known for being nice, but we have teeth.

[@christineha132]

The term "midnight oil" refers to working late into the night. Usually called burning the midnight oil. This song is so relevant, still. We never learn, it's so frustrating.

[@jaredbawden6707]

To expand a bit further on the name calling it burning the "Midnight Oil" refers to when oil lamps were commonly used, and obviously working late while using one.

[@kallsop2]

First time I saw this video I knew what it was about. Growing up in Oklahoma I learned about what happened to the Native Americans and it really hit me about how the Brits treated the Aborigini in their colonizing Australia. Really powerful song. When he says 45 degrees he's referring to 45*C which is close to 115*F.

[@Annie1962]

There is a huge similarity to Native Americans and our indigenous Aussies . I'm Aussie

[@helenmckeetaylor9409]

Yep you hit it 👍🏻🙌 And Thankyou for your great reaction & kind words for one of our Great bands

[@jayweb51]

Midnight Oil had huge global success, as an alternative/indie, rock band. As of 2021, Midnight Oil have sold over 20 million albums worldwide. The band was active from 1972 to 2002, with reunions in 2005 and 2009; they reformed in 2016, are currently still performing. They have released 13 studio albums between 1978 and 2022. Beds Are Burning was released as a single in 1987, along with The Dead Heart; some other great singles were Blue Sky Mine, Forgotten Years, Power And Passion and One Country.

[@vonwilson668]

The Living End, Cold chisel, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, INXS, Air Supply, AC/DC, Crowded House, The Little River Band, Kasey Chambers, The Angels… so many awesome Aussie bands !!

[@debbee0867]

Don't forget Savage Garden 😊

[@goosebump801]

I would LOVE to watch BP react to some Split Enz/Crowded House!! ❤️❤️

[@amandajane5743]

Or some stuff from this millennium like Hilltop Hoods, Parkway Drive, Empire of the Sun, Wolfmother, Karnivool and The Butterfly Effect.

[@larasolomon6568]

Crowded House are a New Zealand band.

[@tomferrante8002]

@@larasolomon6568 I think he means Australasia, but we all know what he meant!

[@timcampbell5758]

Great reaction BP, you’re right it’s about reparations for taking the land and attempting to destroy the indigenous people of Australia. Music is such a great way to get people thinking about social, historical, or environmental issues.

[@roi025]

The leader of this band: Peter Garrett, is, in addition to being a musician, a political activist and was part of the Australian Congress and was Minister of the Environment for the Labor Party, an active defender of ecology.

[@tianthee]

You forgot to mention the dancing

[@Supevoc]

Also, we don’t have a Congress in Australia. I think you mean he was a member of parliament, more specifically the Member of the House of Representatives for the Sydney seat of Kingsford Smith. He went on to become the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts and later he was made Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth. Peter resigned from parliament in 2013.

[@slug.racing]

We don't have congress. He was the minister for plastic bags.

[@troyonplanet]

An activist who protested for years about nuclear power - until he became a Labour minister and then approved the expansion of two uranium mines - what a sell out !! 😡😡😡

[@delaceylehane7758]

And a douchebag.

[@scotties.3414]

YES, this is about the natives of Australia. Both the video and song are EPIC.

[@CryptikConstruct]

One of the best live bands Australia has ever produced

[@harleyharlita]

Beds are burning and they are talking about the damage done to the land. If you look at the lyrics - everything he's talking about is the damage done to the land. And the land belong to the natives. We came in and built up on it. He's talking about ALL of that.

[@aussiepugilist]

Listen to 10,9,8,,7,6,5,,4,3,2,1.. which I think was the album before this album but all Oils music rocks they are the bomb and ye they are singing about the mistreatment of Native Australians, Aboriginals.

[@cypherglitch]

Its strange how the aboriginals did not believe in personal property, they beleived they did not own the land. So how can you steal something if they dont own it? Suddenly after learning what ownership can get you, and what personal property is, do they change their tune and claim the land as theirs.

[@beepbeep6861]

​@@cypherglitch No matter how you look at it, it's still taking something, without permission.

[@Val-qv3me]

Yep, big emphasis is "#PayTheRent" cos there's never been a Treaty with #FirstNations, just genocide & War

[@kiltedsith6776]

​@@cypherglitch what are you talking about? The Indigenous people's of Australia had treaties and agreements between them about land usage. They may not have had the exact same concepts of ownership as others but the idea that they had none is clearly wrong. What makes you think no Indigenous Australian had any ideas about things like personal property? Where did you hear that?

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

This will blow you away. The saying you're beds are burning, refers to people sleeping through a disaster.

[@philipsnettleton]

I am Australian. Watch Yuthu Yindi's 'Treaty.' The British stole the indigenous people's land and never even gave them a treaty. It's a big political issue in Australia, still unresolved.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

Yeah, and we couldn't even give the Indigenous a Voice.

[@jonnywas2665]

'The British'??? That ended in 1830 mate, after we'd dropped our last lot of convicts. Australians stole their land, Australians gave no treaty, and up to the 1980s you stole their children as, apparently, they weren't 'fit' to look after them. It's not resolved because you will never acknowledge what you did... bill would be too high.

[@dezstepz2427]

@@Mirrorgirl492 Even the aboriginal people voted against it. And good that they did. Stupid that a small group of the population gets to have a say that affects australians as a whole.

[@OzGrunt]

​@@Mirrorgirl492 Every Australian has a voice. The 1967 referendum still stands as Australia's most successful. Lets thank those 90% of white Australians who voted to allow ALL Australians to be treated equally because they were sick of the racism and segregation instilled on our First Nations people. We can now be ONE if people like you allow it.

[@CosmicWench]

@@Mirrorgirl492 The bigger issue with the voice that no one was talking about was the fact that they would lose the sovereignty that was granted to them in the 1970's. We do not have sovereignty under the constitution and one day in the not too distant future, our indigenous folk will be able to claim us as theirs and protect us from the tyranny that is slapping us in the face.

[@polyestawyldesage504]

You figured it out, absolutely. He was most definitely, 100% saying they need to give land back to the Indigenous Australians. Two interesting points, since you brought up the environment: 1) Peter Garrett, the lead singer, eventually served as the Australian Environment Minister. 2) since Australians use Celsius to measure temperature, the 45° he mentioned is 113° in our terms. That's not because of climate change though. That's just how crazy the conditions in the Western Desert get.

[@Harald-od7zu]

After their greatest successes, the singer was Australia's Minister for the Environment for several years. He was elected because he has always been very committed to Australia's environment and indigenous people. This song here is just one of their several protest songs.

[@outtolunch88]

"U.S. forces give the nod"

[@andre.gorley]

Peter Garrett the lead singer was a politician and is an advocate for aboriginal rights. A lot of their music is centered around the mistreatment of Natives in Australia and how the British and other colonizing Europeans stole a lot of their land. Very similar situation here in Canada and in the USA regarding Native people. I absolutely love Midnight Oil and artist who bring awareness to this part of our history that was whitewashed.

[@RO-vh8ln]

A phrase that is circulating, 'you can't discover a country that's already occupied', particularly where indigenous people are fighting for the culture and rights.

[@brettanthonypalmer2956]

Sounds like your talking about Europe

[@RO-vh8ln]

@@brettanthonypalmer2956 Only as the colonial powers 🤭

[@brettanthonypalmer2956]

@@RO-vh8ln Yet it sticks to current day Europe like shit to a blanket

[@rheel6747]

Of course you can, what a ridiculous phrase that is.

[@RO-vh8ln]

@@rheel6747 not in the context it's intended.

[@sandrafazackerley9526]

Midnight Oil are worth a deep dive. Good Aussie rock right there. Peace Out ✌️

[@jimmyaye4204]

You can no longer ignore the raging social fires when your own bed is burning.

[@davidadams192]

Your closing remarks (not a rant)? Awesome! Could not have said it better!!! This is one of those tunes that pulls you in and delivers a message. Great reaction!! Thank you!

[@LaPinturaBella]

Another GREAT song from the 80s. I still love this song, it just grabs you by the throat and won't let go, perfect for a true protest song. It's also memorable, and gets you moving and pumped up every time. And decades later this song is still relevant because nothing has changed. My 20s really had a fantastic soundtrack.

[@nmtb1972]

I was 15 when this got released here in Belgium. It didn't sound like an 80's song to me, so refreshing. I also like Blue Sky Mine. I think the singer went into politics later on in life, fighting for aboriginal' rights.

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

Song about Aboriginal people who are the real native people of Australia.

[@alastairdow4400]

Hence there name "Aboriginal"

[@user-wj8cr7sv1b]

Debatable

[@marlew6629]

@@user-wj8cr7sv1b No it's not debatable unless you're an uneducated idiot.

[@Edgessner]

What ,no white people had land taken? Land been fought for from the begining of time, stop the bullshit

[@sharonlanteri2537]

Blue Sky Mine is another ripper from his band.

[@keithtidy186]

First saw Midnight Oil perform in 1976 in Canberra Australia, their messages were clear, yes they became our national protest band and they rocked the establishment. By the early to mid 1980's they really started pumping the message. Diesel and dust

[@elmoomle4565]

Midnight Oil , "BLUE SKY MINE"...another great tune.

[@santacruz7455]

Peter Garrett the leadsinger was Australias Minister for Eco and Cultural Affairs! Another great song by Midnight Oil is "Truganini"

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Australia has produced some really great rock bands. AC/DC, INXS, Air Supply, Little River Band, Crowded House, and Midnight Oil are just the tip of the iceburg.

[@craigplatel813]

Don't forget hoodoo gurus, and hunters and collectors

[@shmick6079]

Cold Chisel…

[@fliugica]

Need to introduce this man to John Farnham!!!

[@TonyPucci11]

The Church!!!

[@philhogan5623]

Paul Kelly, Australia's answer to Bob Dylan.

[@danielkarlsson258]

His dance moves are iconic. Loved them even more after the Olympics performance.

[@mikeb3268]

I’m Welsh and emigrated to West Australia in 1987. I was completely blown away by how good the local music scene was. It was a golden age sadly disappearing now with the advent of the internet.

[@markr878]

Midnight Oil has a whole catalogue of hits, well worth diving into. The lead singer, Peter Garrett entered politics for a time to try to make a difference.

[@BlackGuardXIII]

8:30 you got it. The indigenous peoples of Australia were not recognized as being people by the law until the 1960’s. Everything was taken from them. No treaties ever signed. It was really bad, not much better now.

[@ericwilliams5126]

Love how music touches people across ages and you can receive powerful messages. Being open to random songs and bands and doing a blind reaction pays off sometimes. People just need to give it a chance and listen.

[@akashicvizion]

The lead singer, Peter Garrett, was appointed "Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts" from 2007-2010... Then he was appointed "Minister for School Education, Early Childhood, and Youth" until 2013.... This song pushed for the repatriation of lands back to the aboriginals from whom it was stolen-- We are but fleas, fighting over the section of the dog we live on; oblivious to the fact that with one violent shake, we can be homeless.... Carry on, fellow fleas!! Blessed Be, & Peace!! 🙏☮

[@mandalynn4571]

The song is about Indigenous rights and activism, The song is still a great song with a message that carries on into today's times. Thanks for another great reaction video!

[@kympeplau1635]

Another thing is that Peter Garrett is like 6’7” and asthmatic. He loved to dance on stage and would get carried away with his dancing that he would need to run off stage between songs and get some oxygen. They had it ready for him. I just thought that was interesting because he was so involved in what he was singing about. When people would see him dance they started dancing and for at least a little while they would feel a little better I assume. But I believe that he did succeed in getting at least some of their land back.

[@summerof6734]

You are an empath. You can feel so deeply the creators' feelings from the music and the lyrics...you have an instant knowing of the realities of the story behind this song. Thank you for being open and sincere about it all. It makes this planet a better place.

[@williamwillcock4658]

1 of my favorite bands of the late 80s, early 90s. They are very pro aboriginal people

[@TaureanTrish]

I agree, they were always one of my faves too. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, was one of my favourite albums.

[@outtolunch88]

Go visit thier early stuff, especially Head Injuries and 10-to-1. Have you seen the Goat Island concert in Sydney Harbour?

[@williamwillcock4658]

​@outtolunch88 I haven't but will search for it today.

[@ChrisEchoes]

It is all about giving back what “we” stole. The Aboriginals were forced to leave their traditional nomadic life behind, kids were actually “stolen” by the government and put in re-education schools. There is a fascinating movie called Rabbit Proof Fence about some kids travelling back to where they came from by following the rabbitt fence that apparently exists across a vast stretch of Australia.

[@PatternSeeker...]

Thanks for that! Just added the DVD to my Amazon cart.

[@carokat1111]

Rabbit Proof Fence is based on a true story as well, making it even more powerful.

[@elowishusmirkatroid4898]

Fence is still there.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

One of the first bands to broach the question of giving back what the British has taken all we have taken from the Aboriginals. Just for your info, Australia was invaded by the British where they sent the so-called criminals (some were, some weren't - "stealing a loaf of bread" was enough to be sent to Australia).

[@stevegraham3817]

Exactly the same as America, the poms sent the criminals there until they set the crims free and the now free ex crims decided not to pay 2% tax on the tea. Twice they have dumped their petty crims in paradise while keeping the shit islands in the Arctic. lol

[@hibhibb5429]

I Love watching the lead singer Peter Garrett dance. He is so Awesome!! I love this group!!

[@Cchan53]

I'm sooo glad you're playing this ,I asked for this MONTHS ago...I used to blast this in my living room.

[@chelseahaley8350]

This one takes me back, and is still a banger to this day!! And still relevant AF! This is 💯 about all of the damage done to the land and giving it back to the natives!

[@AK00777]

Super cool to hear this from your POV with no context. I'm always amazed how much you pick up on with music you've never heard. ❤

[@rickmts]

You must know some history! You’re right, it’s about giving land back to the natives, just like we did in the USA. Great reactions

[@daverowe03]

I had forgotten how much i like this song! I was 13 in 1987, and for me at the time, it was just a great vibe.

[@jesselobo3213]

I still get emotional when I hear this song as it reminds me that there are really good people that give us hope in these polarizing times. Peter Garrett, the lead singer is the real deal and this song is always on my playlist.

[@andrewpennington9221]

They are such a great band. Worth checking out some of their other hits such as - Blue Sky Mine, Forgotten Years or The Dead Heart for starters, all have powerful messages/meaning.

[@jester2makeulaugh]

Got to see them in concert twice. Most recently on their final tour. An absolute amazing band made even better playing live!! Great reaction!!

[@karencooper334]

Lots of great Aussie music you may not of heard about, cold chisel, red gum, powder finger, ice house, the divinyls, goanna, I think you’d enjoy them. John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes. An amazing blind indigenous artist you would love is gurrumul.

[@deliciousficticious3150]

Always loved this tune. 80's bangers. We all should learn from all native peoples. Their wisdom is deep.

[@arthurcalderwood7406]

Yeah, brother boy. You hit the nail on the head

[@x0539p]

Another great Australian band is ICEHOUSE & they are awesome and worth a listen down their rabbit hole. Songs like Electric blue, Kingdom, Great Southern Land, No Promises, Hey Little Girl, Crazy, Touch of Fire, Mr. Big, Man of Colours, Miss Divine and more. You will enjoy the ride. Love your reactions.

[@helenajrgensen3157]

The song is about how the white men took the land from the natives. How we whites changed their condition of life. The lead singer is generally a great speaker for the living conditions and rights of the natives Love this song

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Although, also, a call to understand things in a more "general," Universal sense, as well, the land being referred to, specifically, in this song is what is known in Western culture as "Ayers Rock." "Ayers Rock" was, in fact, (eventually) removed from being a climbing, tourist destination and being used "as entertainment" - instead being returned to being a sacred site.

[@paulauvray1962]

same in USA 🤔

[@cm-kl2wx]

@@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra I'm European...so it's Ayres rock to me...

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

@@cm-kl2wx 🤷 ...How ever one spells it!...

[@themodsify]

​@paulauvray1962 and Africa, and Mexico, and the usa before the white man came over. Tribes have been conquering tribes and land since the beginning of man. We only bitch about it when the "whites" do it. Kind of racist don't you think 🤔?

[@memyself2589]

This entire album is on most of my playlists. All of the Midnight Oil songs are worth listening to.

[@thomasord8636]

Yes, you nailed it....🙂. It's a amazing, meaningful song... You figured it out much, much faster than I did, when the song came out. 🙂

[@michaelthornley]

A great iconic Aussie band. I met Peter Garrett (lead singer) briefly in the early 80's. Cool dude who ended up in politics which makes sense when you consider the deeper meaning of their songs.

[@roush243]

This was huge back in the 80's.

[@CryptikConstruct]

Aussie rock formed in the crucible of pub music

[@ashleydoran5896]

Midnight oil comes from the old addage "Burning the Midnight Oil", meaning working late into the night... Would love to see you react to more of their work, they have amazing music that is so so deep and meaningful to australia and the world as a whole!!

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Love this song and how they were bringing awareness to the seriousness of the issues in health and living standards of Aboriginal communities. Power to the people, Give it back. Peace

[@allenruss2976]

Ahh good old Aussie rock. Love Midnight Oil. This is their only US hit

[@BillyJames8880]

And yes you are correct it's about the Aborigines

[@Cchan53]

Wonderful reaction...THANK YOU! ☮️

[@HomeIsPerth]

Aboriginals were considered flora and fauna until the 1960's. Growing up in the states and seeing the struggle of so many cultures, when I moved to Australia, I had a sense of empathy already. My Partner is Aboriginal and I have learned so much about the constant battle and lies that were said for so many years. I am glad you showed some deep emotion to this song as Midnight Oil is not only a great band, but understands the concept of we are all humans. One for the bucket list is to meet Peter Garrett. Playing this song on a 45 record and watching MTV to see this video opened my eyes to racism around the world.

[@premasru]

Yes to more Midnight Oil.

[@maryjennings4913]

Another great song from Midnight Oil was "The Dead Heart!!!!!!"

[@neatnancy8824]

You need to see the lead singer Peter Garrett DANCE!! its mind blowing! Peter Garrett AM (b. 1953), musician, environmental and social activist, and former politician, is the lead singer of the band Midnight Oil

[@maynardw7150]

One of my faves from the 80s and 90s.i got to see them in Perth, Australia when I got to live there in 1993. The lead singer served as a a senator from the Green Party.

[@AmyStayman]

I was a senior in high school when this album came out. It blew minds. We were all talking about it and sharing it in the cafeteria during lunch period. In 1987, at least in my school, in my crowd, we were all little rebels who wanted to change the world. We were into Greenpeace, and Amnesty International and all the other great causes. We lived in the mid-west and didn't really know much about the plight of the Aboriginal people of Australia but Midnight Oil changed that. Also, on a side note, I haven't seen them live but everyone who has says they are one of the best bands live ever.

[@ZyggyZero]

There’s a good 30 min documentary called “Blackfella/Whitefella” from 1987 which follows Midnight Oil and the band Warumpi (Indigenous Australians) on a tour of Australia.

[@OwiggumX]

OMG I love this song. Most folks don't remember this one, and I've never seen a reaction to it. Great job!

[@staratlas7778]

The Power and The Passion, highly recommend as your next song from this band, incredible song 😎🤘🏼

[@RocketDaveA]

One of my favorite bands with so many great songs. May I suggest "Power and the Passion" or "The Dead Heart".

[@susanconstable2113]

I have loved this song for so long! Great message to everyone and not just in Australia! It’s so catchy too!

[@johnathansaegal3156]

"... steam at 45 degrees" Remember, that's Celsius which is 113 degrees Fahrenheit. I remember when this song first came out. We didn't have internet searches back then, so we had no idea that Midnight Oil was from Australia. We loved the song and music video on MTV, but couldn't figure out why a "boiling diesel" would "steam at 45 degrees". Only later, as it became more popular and DJs on the radio talked about the song did we learn a) they were from Australia and b) this song is about giving the land back to the indigenous people of Australia whose land was "stolen".

[@stevemurrell6167]

Mate, I teared up watching you react to this great Aussie song and perfectly understanding it's meaning and message. Love from Australia and I'm subscribing.

[@paul_striple1741]

Check out their song 'US Forces'. Another political song by them.

[@jessicamason7726]

Check out Treatt by Aboriginal band Yothu Yindi. They were from.the Northern Territory and the song was a hit. You will love it

[@carokat1111]

‘Treaty’

[@jessicamason7726]

@@carokat1111 TY typo

[@nataliemorton5568]

Hi BP!! IT IS ALMOST 4 A.M. AND I CAN BARELY FOCUSVMY EYES, SO FORGIVE ANY TYPOS !! This was a fascinating video visually and musically. I also was completely unfamiliar with this band until your reaction so thank you. I think you are very humble because a lot of your insights seem very intelligent to me. You knew as much as I did about Australian History, probably on my part because I have never enjoyed reading that much. So, I agree with the comments you made. I have never heard such a unique voice as that lead singer- it is growly and sounds like it is from way down his throat. Really cool and suits this song really well.I am going to close my eyes and hopefully sleep now. By the way, How about an updated photo of Brightly and your older daughter (sorry but I do not know her name). Good Morning until next time!! ......😴

[@MinistryOfDarkness11]

Iconic Aussie band. My favorite song of theirs is Put Down That Weapon. It's so powerful. Cheers from Australia 👍🎸🎸

[@Dragonopolis]

Lot of great bands never break out of their country and go international ... Australia is such a country that doesn't get enough credit for music. There are a ton of great bands and singers the origins are Australian. This band was lucky enough to get some international attention and the song was popular for good reasons it is catchy and unique sound both vocally and instrumentals....... It's awesome you finally found an Australian band to react too. Next Australian band to sample I suggest Men at Work..... Start with ' Who can it be now ' or ' Down Under ' (which is about Australia culture so lyrics may not totally relate but it's a very fun and catchy sound musically and vocally). Both these songs charted in the United States. Despite having many popular songs.... lot of people never heard of the band Men at Work or associate the songs on the radio they heard to this band. Midnight Oil made their mark in Music history with this song... And we the world got to know a little bit more about Australia and their contributions to music

[@shmick6079]

Cold Chisel is another band that should’ve been huge in the US.

[@Dragonopolis]

​@@shmick6079 😎👍

[@diannaford6684]

If you want more Midnight Oil I suggest: Blue Sky Mine, Forgotten Years, and The Dead Heart

[@louisramosa]

Blue Sky Mine is another great protest song

[@colleenmatulickclarke2059]

The message is universal-and timeless - really. Enjoyed your review!

[@thebathuman]

Midnight Oil have one of the most unique music careers in the world, in my opinion - there is not a song of theirs that isn't about something important or doesn't have lyrical impact ... and every song is super, super catchy. Great musicians, great songwriters, great messages.

[@squirehobbs6754]

Dude was elected to their Parliament...