Australia But With a Heart

Kia ora! Kia ora!

What is this land that's extended its hand

And doesn't treat me like a foe?

These wide-open spaces where people embrace us

And everyone calls you their bro

(Hey bro!)

What is this place so chilled-out about race

Where no one looks like they will mug me?

A place where they kiss with their noses like this

Even big men who play rugby.

There's fishing and boating

And zero big-noting

And soap operas pass for high art.

It's basically just like Australia

Australia

But with a heart.

Kia ora! Kia ora!

I like how it's sleepy and also quite sheepy

And people all ask how you feel

(Are you good, bro?)

Everything's dream-like, coz everything seems like

The Lord Of The Rings, but for real.

(Hey Frodo!)

Stable democracy

Plus all of this scenery

Sauvignon Blanc by the cart

It's basically just like Australia

Australia

But with a heart.

(Ooooh)

Make a home forever

Our welcome mat here never fades

All the local Kiwis leave

So we've got space in spades.

(Oo-oo-oooh)

Thank you for your kindness

Such tolerance is rare

I'm not sure we're progressive

We're just too laid back to care

Kia ora! Kia ora!

There's lakes you can bob in

And endless Dave Dobbyn

And people do things that aren't smart

It's basically just like Australia

For the first time in years

I don't feel any fears

This is my brand new start

I headed at first for Australia

But instead I found an Australia

An Australia

With a heart!