To the Ends of the Block

"To the Ends of the Block" is the opening track to Land Shanties, released in partnership with Suzuki Australia in April 2021. The lyrics extoll the simple pleasures of running an errand.

Lyrics

Heave the belts and lock them fast,
We're headin' on a road trip!
Well perhaps that is a stretch,
Just down the shops we nip!

For I forgot my sweetheart's almond milk,
And for her I'd travel far,
But truth be told, I have the goal
Of driving in my car.

{Chorus}
Oh, yeee haaaara, I'm taking me carra,
The pride of the fleet, and all she meets,
The flagship Vitara!
Oh, yeee haaaara, I'm taking me carra,
Heads turn on the street, as I toot to the beat,
The flagship Vitara!

This cabin's well appointed,
So it's really much less trouble,
It's not like I can walk around
In an air-conditioned bubble.

All aboard my crew of kids,
For the almond milk it beckons.
Buckle up, you know my rule,
It's safety first and second.

{Chorus}

Casting out on the open road,
As far as the ends of the block
For our freedom knows no bounds
Until we reach the shop

Adventure in my heart
As I squint at the horizon
A seasoned captain knows when to
Deploy the old sun visor

{Chorus}

And here we are, let's find a space,
We're at our destination,
Soon I'll treat you right my girl
With a meal at the petrol station

There's no small quest for the big of heart,
And our courageous ilk.
Just remember, bright blue label,
Almonds splashing into milk.

{Chorus 2x}

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Stream Eggs and Ham (15 Apr 2026) - these lyrics, but the tune is White Squall. Because Sam.