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Migaloo The White Humpback Whale created by Gary Crockett. Song about an actual albino Humpback Whale that migrates up the East Coast of Australia to Queensland every year.
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00:06Meagaloo
00:07Meagaloo means white fella in Butchula, Aboriginal language.
00:13Meagaloo's appearance aligns with the natural rhythms
00:18and songlines of Garry Island's Butchula people.
00:23Butchula creation lore tells of Garry,
00:27a white spirit from the sky,
00:30who helped shape the Earth.
00:42Oh, the tale of Meagaloo in the deep blue sea,
00:53a white humpback swimming, wild and free.
01:00Breaching high under the blazing sun,
01:05in the Queensland waters, having fun.
01:10Meagaloo, oh, Meagaloo, the white humpback whale.
01:17Swim along the ocean, tell us your tale.
01:21From the cold Antarctic to the reefs so bright.
01:27Meagaloo, oh, Meagaloo, the white humpback whale.
01:35From the icy waters, where the wild winds blow.
01:41To the sunny shores, where the coral gardens grow.
01:46Meagaloo dances with joy in his song.
01:52His spirit is free.
01:55It's where he belongs.
01:58Every splash and every whale song.
02:00The oceans serenade.
02:03A tale of love in every wave that's made.
02:08With glistening white skin like the purest of dreams.
02:15Meagaloo roams while the sunlight gleams.
02:20Meagaloo, oh, Meagaloo, the white humpback whale.
02:25Swim along the ocean, tell us your tale.
02:31From the cold Antarctic to the reefs so bright.
02:37Meagaloo, oh, Meagaloo, the white humpback whale.
02:41Meagaloo, oh, Meagaloo, the white humpback whale.
03:05Swim along the ocean, tell us your tale.
03:09Meagaloo, from the cold Antarctic to the reef so bright.
03:15Meagaloo, our treasure in the moonlight.
03:26As he swims through the tides and the foamy spray.
03:31A gentle giant making his way.
03:37With tales from the deep and whispers of the sea.
03:43Meagaloo's journey, oh, so wild and free.
03:48So raise up your voices, let the world hear.
03:54The magic of Meagaloo, let's share the cheer.
04:00In our hearts his spirit will always dwell.
04:05Meagaloo, oh, Meagaloo, the white humpback whale.
04:28But then as I look into your wisdom, you'll be careful.