Discover the story of the song > Brisbane Harbour – The Dreadnoughts

The song is about the protagonist and their crew sailing to Brisbane Harbour. They talk about the dangers they face on the sea and how they long to see their loved ones. They warn their fellow sailors about the fierce and fair girls they might encounter in Brisbane and recount a story of a dangerous encounter with a sea monster. The chorus encourages everyone to get excited about their arrival and to prepare to jump off the ship.