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Meaning
The quote expresses appreciation for Australia as a place where people can live together peacefully. It suggests that being away from trouble is part of what makes life there feel valuable. The wording also implies a shared sense of comfort and safety among people living in the country.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Jimmy Barnes
Australian rock singer
Jimmy Barnes is an Australian rock singer, known for his work as a solo artist and as the lead vocalist of Cold Chisel. Born James Dixon Barnes, he became one of the most popular and best-selling Australian music artists of all time. His career spans several styles, including hard rock, blues rock, soul, R&B, country, country rock, and electronic music. By 2022, he had scored 16 solo number-one albums in Australia, more than any other artist. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame with Cold Chisel in 1992 and again as a solo artist in 2005.
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