Name: The Devils got us by the Short and Curlys by Staying Alive
Duration: 3 min 13 s
Description: A fiery protest anthem that calls out corruption, control, and the price of silence. The Devil’s Got Us by the Short and Curlys blends raw folk grit with outlaw spirit — exposing how power manipulates the masses while the people bear the cost. With biting lyrics and acoustic edge, it’s a wake-up call for anyone tired of being played.

“Home in Every Heartbeat” is an anthem of hope, unity, and love—a celebration of the everyday moments and unsung heroes that make our lives truly shine. From quiet hills to city streets, from family to community, this song honors the spirit that binds us together. Hand in hand, beneath a boundless sky, we rise as one—unshaken and unbreakable. For anyone who’s ever felt the warmth of belonging, or chased a dream across this promised land, this song is for you. Home isn’t just a place—it’s the love that lifts us all.

Home in Every Heartbeat

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A gritty outlaw-country protest anthem exposing how global powers and government deals are threatening the survival of Australian farmers. With raw vocals and defiant lyrics, Staying Alive calls out betrayal, loss of sovereignty, and the fight to defend the land before it's too late.

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A patriotic protest anthem defending Australia’s sovereignty and medical freedom. With bold folk-country flair, "Our Country, Our Call" calls out unelected global bodies and champions the right of Australians to decide their own future.

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A smooth, vintage-style waltz that captures the timeless elegance of a final romantic moment on the dance floor. "Just One More Dance With You" blends classic crooner charm with heartfelt nostalgia — a graceful tribute to love that lingers.

Just One More Dance With You

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They Aren’t Even Hiding It is a raw protest folk anthem by Staying Alive, exposing the bold threats against freedom and democracy. With gritty guitar-driven energy and defiant lyrics, the song calls out the danger of replacing the Constitution with authoritarian rule. Urgent and unapologetic, it’s a reminder to guard liberty before it’s erased.

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A heartfelt patriotic ballad honoring fallen veterans who had no one left to carry them home. With compassion and dignity, Final Salute reminds us that no one who served should be forgotten.

Final Salute

Using AI to breathe life into songs and poems that defined our identity as Australians. Hear why Henry Lawson was revered like an Australian Bobbie Burns. Consider the yarns he is telling and how they reflect who we have become as a country.  

Buy me a coffee

Flag of the Southern Cross (NK25)

A fiery protest anthem that calls out corruption, control, and the price of silence. The Devil’s Got Us by the Short and Curlys blends raw folk grit with outlaw spirit — exposing how power manipulates the masses while the people bear the cost. With biting lyrics and acoustic edge, it’s a wake-up call for anyone tired of being played.

The Devils got us by the Short and Curlys

Keith A. Wilkins — the mind behind Staying Alive — is a 75-year-old independent songwriter from Australia with a growing catalogue of 170+ original tracks. He doesn’t perform the songs himself, but he writes every line — blending protest, satire, resilience, and raw truth into bold musical stories that speak for the voiceless and challenge the mainstream.

From folk and outlaw country to acoustic rebellion and cheeky satire, Staying Alive is not about fame — it’s about survival, expression, and legacy. These songs are sung by others, but the story, the soul, and the sting come straight from Keith’s pen. More Songs here 
🌐 Website: https://stayingalive1.net/home

The Devils got us by the Short and Curlys

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