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Christine Anu - My Popu Nadhi Anu Lyrics



Christine Anu - My Popu Nadhi Anu Lyrics




My Popu
Corporal Nadi Anu
Volunteer light infantry
Battalion Company D
He boarded the Rosemary
Bound for Merauke
Over the West Papua border
In World War 2

Carved through walls of reeds
Upper Oba tributaries
Through the grass barriers
To seek out the Japanese
Invading enemies
Australia's first line of defence
Melanesian brothers in arms

My Popu
Andihele Anu
A Saibai Leader
Strong willed agitator
Led the Maritime sitdown strike
Equal wages for his people
Come one come all

He was the songman'
Songman of the sea
Sang songs of his voyages
Unique melody
Kapu Wakay Kapu Nathayg
Kapu Wakay Kapu Nathayg
This was his lasting legacy

Well worn brown tangerays,
High buttoned short sleeve shirt
Thick black rimmed glasses
And a gentleman's hat

My Popu
Corporal Nadi Anu

House at Aramasu
On Saibai's western side
When there was no water
Cos of the King Tide
He moved to the mainland
To begin a new life
Of Skippering Pearl boats
On the Great Barrier Reef

He smelled of tobacco, covered in Vicks
Constantly singing and grinding his teeth
A master gardener Kasava Kumala
Playing the drums on his grandchildren's feet

My Popu
Corporal Nadi Anu"
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My Popu
Corporal Nadi Anu
Volunteer light infantry
Battalion Company D
He boarded the Rosemary
Bound for Merauke
Over the West Papua border
In World War 2

Carved through walls of reeds
Upper Oba tributaries
Through the grass barriers
To seek out the Japanese
Invading enemies
Australia's first line of defence
Melanesian brothers in arms

My Popu
Andihele Anu
A Saibai Leader
Strong willed agitator
Led the Maritime sitdown strike
Equal wages for his people
Come one come all

He was the songman'
Songman of the sea
Sang songs of his voyages
Unique melody
Kapu Wakay Kapu Nathayg
Kapu Wakay Kapu Nathayg
This was his lasting legacy

Well worn brown tangerays,
High buttoned short sleeve shirt
Thick black rimmed glasses
And a gentleman's hat

My Popu
Corporal Nadi Anu

House at Aramasu
On Saibai's western side
When there was no water
Cos of the King Tide
He moved to the mainland
To begin a new life
Of Skippering Pearl boats
On the Great Barrier Reef

He smelled of tobacco, covered in Vicks
Constantly singing and grinding his teeth
A master gardener Kasava Kumala
Playing the drums on his grandchildren's feet

My Popu
Corporal Nadi Anu"
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Writer: David Bridie, Christine Anu
Copyright: Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group




Christine Anu - My Popu Nadhi Anu Video
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Performed By: Christine Anu
Language: English
Length: 4:59
Written by: David Bridie, Christine Anu

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