The Official Matesong Lyrics
Kylie Minogue and her Aussie mates' song is all about friendship, so it goes without saying that Matesong is best sung with a mate! Share the song's catchy lyrics using the links below to have some fun with your besties.
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The Matesong Lyrics
This year’s been tough and confusing
But progress is moving…
At glacial pace
But all of Australia loves you
And we’ll never judge you
You just need some space
When you need an end to what ails ya
Call on your friends in Australia
A pal to rely on
A shoulder to cry on
In Australia
Kylie Minogue kicks off her shoes in the Byron Bay hinterland, New South Wales
We can turn off the news
You can kick off your shoes
We’ll play backyard cricket
Get ready to lose
So throw in the towel
You can use one of ours
We speak your language
Except for the vowels
Yes we know you love your fish n’ chips and your curries
But hey, that’s no worries
Good grub’s guaranteed
Negotiating tricky trade deals is a shocker
But look there’s a quokka!
And that’s what you need
A quokka is literally what you need!
Adam Hills enjoys Australia's good grub – guaranteed
Glorious United Kingdom
Lean on your wing-men and women
We’ll clear your head
Have a sausage in bread
We’ll go to the beach
Then we’ll tuck you in bed
Don’t bite your nails to the cuticles
Hang with impressive marsupials
Helping a mate
Is a national trait
In Australia!
Kylie Minogue filming Matesong at Optus Stadium, Perth, Western Australia
Yes, when everything’s a test
Call your besties across the ocean
Sisters and Brothers
We know you think you’re above us
But deep down you love us
You just repress emotion
But we’ll put you right
Have another flat white!
Go grab your cosies
You’re Aussies tonight!
Calling all Poms
Keep Calm Carry On
In Austra----li----a!
Austra---li---a!
ENDS
Kylie Minogue pours a beer in Byron Bay, New South Wales
Song Credits
- Lyrics: Eddie Perfect, Australian writer, performer and composer
- Performed by: Kylie Minogue, Australian singer, song-writer and performer
- Lyrics: Eddie Perfect, Australian writer, performer and composer
- Performed by: Kylie Minogue, Australian singer, song-writer and performer
Kylie's mates:
- Adam Hills: Australian comedian and radio and television presenter
- Andy Saunders: Comedian, Aboriginal Comedy Allstars
- Ashleigh Barty: Australian professional tennis player
- Darren Robertson: Chef and co-owner, Three Blue Ducks
- Ian Thorpe: Former Australian Olympic swimmer
- Jeff Bennett: Co-owner, Three Blue Ducks
- Jordan and Zac Stenmark: Australian models
- Kevin Kropinyeri: Comedian, Aboriginal Comedy Allstars
- Magdalena Roze: Meteorologist, presenter and journalist
- Reggie and Cassidy Uluru: Indigenous Elders, Mutitjulu Community
- Sean Choolburra: Comedian, Aboriginal Comedy Allstars
- Shane Warne: Media personality and former Australian cricketer
