[Verse 1]
Backyard pitch marked out with an eski
Milk crate stumps in the summer heat
Dad’s old hat, mum’s half-burnt sausages
Ash in the air, sauce on the paper plate

Didn’t talk flags, didn’t talk anger
Just who’s on bat and who’s on drinks
Neighbours yelling “car!” then laughing
Ball in the gutter, hose on the lawn, cold sink

[Chorus]
When Dunlop or Reebok was the biggest line we crossed
Just arguing at lunchtime ‘bout whose shoes were boss
I didn’t know much history, I just knew I was lucky
Sun on my neck, mates at my side
Yeah, it all felt simple back then

[Verse 2]
Triple j humming from the kitchen window
Cracked Formica, flies on the screen
Paper hats from some old promotion
Esky full of ice and cheap ice-cream

Didn’t hear hate on the radio dial
Just countdowns, cricket, bad dad jokes
Only divide was vegemite thickness
Who liked the crusts, who left ‘em for the crows

[Chorus]
When Dunlop or Reebok was the biggest line we crossed
Just arguing at lunchtime ‘bout whose shoes were boss
I didn’t know much history, I just knew I was lucky
Sun on my neck, mates at my side
Yeah, it all felt simple back then

[Bridge]
Looking back now, feels like a faded footy card
Corners bent, colours rubbed, but it’s still in my heart
We were blind to a lot, but we were kind in our way
Just kids on the same rough grass, same hot day

[Chorus]
When Dunlop or Reebok was the biggest line we crossed
Just arguing at lunchtime ‘bout whose shoes were boss
I didn’t know much history, I just knew I was lucky
Sun on my neck, mates at my side
Yeah, it all felt simple back then
Yeah, it all felt simple back then (hey!)