And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda the younger generation becomes apathetic to the veterans and their cause. At its conclusion, the song incorporates the melody and a few lines of lyrics of the 1895 song "Waltzing Matilda" by Australian poet Banjo Paterson. Many cover versions of the song have been performed and recorded, as well as many versions in foreign languages. The song is an account of the memories of an old Australian man who, as a youngster had travelled across rural Australia with a swag (the so-called Matilda of the title) and tent. In 1915 he had joined the Australian armed forces and been sent
Higher (The Naked and Famous song) ensemble released a remix produced by FKYA. Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Simple Forms". Higher (The Naked and Famous song) "Higher" is a song by New Zealand indie electronic band The Naked and Famous from their third studio album, "Simple Forms". It was released on 8 July 2016 as the album's lead single. After touring in support of their second studio album, "In Rolling Waves" (2013), the band began a sabbatical in mid-2014 from touring. Near the end of an eight-year romantic relationship between lead vocalists Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers, the album was created at Powers' home