Nuclear Cop lyrics

On Virgin Ground (1980), Caught In The Act (1983), The Essential Redgum (2011) and was released as a single b-side (1981)

Nuclear Cop (Redgum)

The sky is red and the earth is black 
1990 and we haven't looked back 
Got it on a jumbo, send it overseas 
Got a lot of money now who needs trees? 

We've all got jobs now, no more dole 
Plenty of money now uranium's sold 
I'll ensure supply won't stop 
Because I'm Australia's Nuclear Cop 

Well I guard the world and its plain to see 
I'll look after you after looking after me 
Of peace and safety I'll make sure 
At least until someone offers me more 

We've all got boats, planes and more 
Twenty-five fingers that's a bore 
I've got no brains but I'm right at the top 
Cos I'm Australia's Nuclear Cop 

It's never been better in this land of dreams 
Cake and steak and American jeans 
Stuart Highway's sealed at last 
They can get the ore to the airport fast 

Adelaide galleries full of art 
Nothing's too dear and for a start 
I'll come and inspect your uranium shop 
Cos I'm Australia's Nuclear Cop 

Sprinkled the waste around Ayers rock 
Given the dingos a bit of a shock 
It used to be a black man's sacred site 
Now it glows like a neon light 

Landscape like a Salvador Dali 
We all spend our summers on Bali 
I used to be a farmer till my sheep all dropped
Doug Anthony made me a Nuclear Cop 

Melt down, turn around, where do you hide? 
Can't let your children play outside 
Put your Geiger counter near your airtight door 
Watch it jiggle and hear it roar 

There's so much to celebrate 
Living in Australia's uranium state 
Parliament House is Leukemia Lodge 
And standing at the door is a Nuclear Cop!

Live in 1987 Virgin Ground 1980 album version