Mr Tim Minchin performed his song ‘Lullaby’ this week with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on Ben Elton’s 'Live from Planet Earth' (an Australian show).

Written from the perspective of a sleep-deprived parent trying to get their child to stop crying and go to sleep, a more realistic name for this song would be 'anti-lullaby'. It's a little dark, but I challenge any any new parents not to show recognition with the lyrics (even if they aren't wiling to admit it). Here it is:

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