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Steel City Blues

by Ken Davis feat. Big Bob Parker

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I have a job in steel city - but it's a lot tougher for refugees. This is what a friend said to me about his experience of Wollongong.

lyrics

Steel city
Land of dreams,
From the mountains to the sea
Things aren't what they seem
Steel City

From Koonawarra to Warrawong
Don't tell me there's nothing wrong
Shed a tear for Wollongong,
Steel City

Though I try and I try
I should be satisfied
I've been down like a dog
Its a great place to live but I can't get a job woo-hoo, m-m-mm

People coming across the sea
Looking for an opportunity
That's the way it used to be
Steel City

Now the furnace is closing down
Time to head for another town
Go west, come on down Steel City

Physics Tutor with a PhD
Teaching at the university
I'm working oh so casually,
Steel City

I'm Unemployed for half the year
Or waiting tables and pouring beer
Say goodbye to my career
Steel City

credits

released May 27, 2012
Words, music and production by Ken Davis
Lead Vocals by "Big Bob" Parker

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Ken Davis Koonawarra, Australia

Greetings from the glorious south coast of NSW Australia. I'm a long-time teller of stories in song. Although steeped in the singer-songwriter tradition there's pub-rock, electronica, blues and pop flavours sprinkled throughout.

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