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Firies' Song

from Survivor's Tale by Les Thomas

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Firies’ Song will be available on all digital platforms and airit.org.au from Friday, 16 February. The officially approved fundraising period (Registration Number AA049) extends until 9 May, 2020.

lyrics

Fire warnings, It’s time to go
Dispatch signals on the radio
It’s not the first time, you’ve been called in
But it’s the worst time there’s ever been

Tankers take you to danger zones
Among the embers you’re saving homes
Silhouetted by the flames
Mourning losses and counting names

To all you firies out on the front
Who stare down danger, who bare the brunt
The men and women who form the ranks
You give your utmost and we give our thanks

When the sky goes dark, we’re glad you’re here
When the fire roars, we’re glad you’re here
In the heat and ash, we’re glad you’re here
When there’s no way out, we’re glad you’re here

This great inferno, so hard to tame
So many lives now won’t be the same
The toll on creatures, on mortal men
How will we head off the same again?

It’s late December, no end in sight
Through hot and dry winds we see you fight
We can’t imagine what you’ve been through
But we’re so grateful for what you do

To all you firies out on the front
Who stare down danger, who bare the brunt
The men and women who form the ranks
You give your utmost and we give our thanks

When the sky goes dark, we’re glad you’re here
When the fire roars, we’re glad you’re here
In the heat and ash, we’re glad you’re here
When you stand so brave, we’re glad you’re here

credits

from Survivor's Tale, track released February 13, 2020
Written, recorded and produced by Les Thomas
Mixed and mastered by Christopher Sprake

Les Thomas: voice and acoustic guitar
Brooke Russell: harmony vocals
Damian Cafarella: bass, Nashville guitar, drums and additional percussion
Justin Bernasconi: electric guitar
Lachlan Dorse: piano

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Les Thomas Melbourne, Australia

Les Thomas is a Melbourne singer-songwriter and storyteller, known for his compelling lyrics, catchy melodies and engaging live performances.

“Les Thomas makes me want to be a better person . . . he’s a bloody good singer-songwriter.”
— Timber and Steel

"It's people like Les Thomas that keep the origins of folk forefathers alive and true." — Lauren Duiker, The Orange Press
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