Vegemite!

The BBC now translates the lyrics for you...

"...The treat that most listeners remember, though, is the Vegemite sandwich - this is a gift from a threatening-looking Belgian baker who turns out to be a fellow friendly Aussie far from home...."

ah, Vegemite:


Vegemite, for the uninitiated, is the Aussie version of Marmite.

So what's the difference? Discussion HERE.
OR check out the "Vegemite vs Marmite" Facebook page.

and yes, there is a bit of truth behind the rumor that eating Marmite/Vegemite works as a mosquito repellent...it might be the smell, or maybe the high dose Vitamin B that does the trick.

one more note.
Yes, the Red Army Choir sings a version of the song...which alas I can't find on You tube.

But I did find them singing this quaint ethnic song;