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From every corner of the earth we came Different stories, different family names Some crossed oceans, some crossed plains All chasing hope beneath Southern rain Different languages around the table Different journeys, strong and able Yet side by side we've learned to stand Calling Australia home at last
We didn't leave ourselves behind We found a bigger"we" Many paths that led us here One shared identity
We're one Australia Under one wide sky Many hearts, one future Side by side A fair go given Not demanded loud Rights give us our freedom Responsibility makes us proud We're one Australia Strong because we're free Living out the values That belong to you and me
Somewhere along the road we changed Every difference became a game Winning mattered more than truth Listening slowly slipped from view The old Greeks knew there were two ways One seeks victory every day Eristic fights to win the crowd Dialectic searches truth out loud When we stop to truly hear Understanding conquers fear Not every battle needs a side Some are solved when truth decides
We're one Australia Under one wide sky Many hearts, one future Side by side A fair go given Not demanded loud Rights give us our freedom Responsibility makes us proud
Freedom with responsibility Respect for every soul Equality of opportunity That's always been the goal The rule of law protects us all Democracy gives voice Mutual respect and dignity Are values that we choose Not because we're all the same Not because we all agree But because we share the promise Of what Australia means
Christian hope Western freedom Ancient wisdom Modern dreams Generation after generation Passing on what we've received
We're one Australia Many roots, one tree Many songs together One great harmony A fair go for your neighbour A hand when times are tough Freedom walks with duty And together that's enough Let's argue for the truth Not simply to prevail Leave every conversation With understanding in our sail We're one Australia Under Southern stars The values that unite us Will always take us far
Many stories One nation Many voices One song Many journeys One Australia