CHASING GHOSTS | AMNESIA EVERYBODY

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Anthropologist W.E.H. Stanner talked about the “Cult of Forgetfulness’ and the “Great Australian Silence” in reference to non-indigenous Australians not only failing to acknowledge the atrocities of our past but choosing to not think about them at all. Instead, a different history arose in Australia, one of negative stereotypes that victim blamed First Nations Peoples for our own marginalisation and systematic decimation.

This track references that 50% of Australian massacres that were led by colonial Police and murderous Politicians who have streets named in their honour, heritage listed graves, statues, electorates, towns and cities glorifying their name and misrepresenting their reputations for sanitised and amended versions of History.

*Please find lyrics below*

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CREDITS - FILMCLIP:
Director/DP: Thomas Elliott
Production Assistant: Will Elliott
Offline Editor: Ben Anderson

CREDITS - TRACK:
Written and performed by Chasing Ghosts & Stevie Knight
Produced by Stevie Knight
Mixed by James Wisner
Mastered by Grant Berry

LYRICS

VERSE 1:
Let me tell you ‘bout the time
when the warriors held strong
They dodged the lead of colonial cops
Defending where they belonged

PRE CHORUS:
But if there isn’t anyone to tell you
If there isn’t anyone who’ll say
I shouldn’t be the one to tell you
But a debt must be paid
Amnesia everybody

CHORUS:
Everything is fine
It’s all A-Okay
Everything is fine
Just another sunny day

VERSE 2:
Let me tell you ‘bout the time
The Gungabuls came through
They led the killings and wrote the books
But justice we’ve never known

PRE CHORUS:
There should’ve been someone to tell you
There should’ve been someone to say
Protecting polished statues
While they lie to your face
Amnesia everybody

CHORUS:
Everything is fine
It’s all A-Okay
Everything is fine
Just another sunny day

BRIDGE:
The ones they couldn’t kill, we come from
They never took their eyes off a white man’s gun
But you’re still here
And we’re still here

(IF you wanna find me)

I’m at the back of the apartment (Woah-oh)
Cleaning up that Footscray (Woah-oh)
I walk around with my chin held high
First Nations always, Koori Pride

At the back of the apartment (Woah-oh)
Cleaning up that Footscray (Woah-oh)
I walk around with my chin held high
Living in west Naarm and that’s my life

CHORUS:
Everything’s not fine
It’s never been okay
I think it’s time
Somebody’s gotta say

OUTRO:
Why didn’t they teach you? You know
Why didn’t they teach you? You know
Why didn’t they teach you? You know

[jaycegonzalez]

CAME HERE FROM AN AD AND IM SO GLAD I DIDNT SKIP

[AC-INTENIONS]

Heard this on jjj a while ago. This is sick and the world needs more of this.

[themelongourddevelopmentbo]

Easily one of the most important bands in the country. Mighty work as always. ❤

[kpcook]

The great Aussie silence eh. Brilliant track guys, you got a new fan.

[iamshardz]

That chorus goes hard!! Didn’t even realise I needed this song more than ever right now, thank you all so much for always writing music with honesty and heart xx

[liamchristenson]

Holy heck brother. Just like everything you do it’s absolutely incredible. Thank you for making everyone’s lives better by just existing and making such art.

[MrDicombobulate]

Glad to hear new stuff coming out Jimmy, looking forward to seeing you perform again in Melbourne!

[HATECOMPLEX]

Tells a story like no other! Brilliant work mate

[Eibborify]

This wicked, love the work that has gone into this song, well done Jimmy and crew

[jordork]

This song is sooo damn good!
Petition to have it played in high school history classes? >.<

[markbrealey]

'First Nations Always, Koori Pride' hits hard. Absolutely killer track. Great work lads.

[Yjdrake]

Brilliant track as always, Jimmy! Cant wait to see it live

[maryskatelsen]

Fuck yea!!!! Thanks for having me on board guys!! ❤

[PatBowden]

Amazing track, welcome back guys! ❤💛🖤

[nathanielsimha]

Listened 5 times already. Well done Jimmy. Good to hear some new music from you. Still going strong, sharing your voice and passion after all these years. Much respect brother 🙏🏼🙌❤️

[ellebe]

Awesome!!! ✊🏿❤️🖤💛 gave me goosebumps! Well bloody done 👏

[johnwillsail]

Great track, but best part is the wink at the end jimmy.😅