Truganini (song)

"Truganini" is a song by the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, released in 1993 as the second single from their album Earth and Sun and Moon. The song is a protest song focusing on the historical treatment of Aboriginal Tasmanians, specifically Truganini, a Palawa woman who is often considered (though debated) to be the last full-blooded Aboriginal Tasmanian.

The lyrics address the displacement, persecution, and cultural destruction suffered by the Aboriginal Tasmanians at the hands of European colonists. The song critiques the romanticized and often inaccurate historical narratives surrounding Truganini and her people, aiming to raise awareness of the injustices and their lasting impact.

The song's musical style combines Midnight Oil's characteristic driving rock sound with elements of traditional Australian music. Its release contributed to a broader discussion about reconciliation between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians.