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- We Work The Black Seam Lyrics / with translationsThis place has changed for good
Your economic theory said it would
It's hard for us to understand
We can't give up our jobs the way we should
Our blood has stained the coal
We tunneled deep inside the nation's soul
We matter more than pounds and pence
Your economic theory makes no sense
One day in a nuclear age
They may understand our rage
They build machines that they can't control
And bury the waste in a great big hole
Power was to become cheap and clean
Grimy faces were never seen
But deadly for twelve thousand years is carbon fourteen
We work the black seam together
The seam lies underground
Three million years of pressure packed it down
We walk through ancient forest lands
And light a thousand cities with our hands
Your dark satanic mills
Have made redundant all our mining skills
You can't exchange a six inch band
For all the poisoned streams in Cumberland
One day in a nuclear age
They may understand our rage
They build machines that they can't control
And bury the waste in a great big hole
Power was to become cheap and clean
Grimy faces were never seen
But deadly for twelve thousand years is carbon fourteen
We work the black seam together
Our conscious lives run deep
You cling onto your mountain while we sleep
This way of life is part of me
The is no price so only let me be
And should the children weep
The turning world will sing their souls to sleep
When you have sunk without a trace
The universe will suck me into place
One day in a nuclear age
They may understand our rage
They build machines that they can't control
And bury the waste in a great big hole
Power was to become cheap and clean
Grimy faces were never seen
But deadly for twelve thousand years is carbon fourteen
We work the black seam together
Your economic theory said it would
It's hard for us to understand
We can't give up our jobs the way we should
Our blood has stained the coal
We tunneled deep inside the nation's soul
We matter more than pounds and pence
Your economic theory makes no sense
One day in a nuclear age
They may understand our rage
They build machines that they can't control
And bury the waste in a great big hole
Power was to become cheap and clean
Grimy faces were never seen
But deadly for twelve thousand years is carbon fourteen
We work the black seam together
The seam lies underground
Three million years of pressure packed it down
We walk through ancient forest lands
And light a thousand cities with our hands
Your dark satanic mills
Have made redundant all our mining skills
You can't exchange a six inch band
For all the poisoned streams in Cumberland
They may understand our rage
They build machines that they can't control
And bury the waste in a great big hole
Power was to become cheap and clean
Grimy faces were never seen
But deadly for twelve thousand years is carbon fourteen
We work the black seam together
Our conscious lives run deep
You cling onto your mountain while we sleep
This way of life is part of me
The is no price so only let me be
And should the children weep
The turning world will sing their souls to sleep
When you have sunk without a trace
The universe will suck me into place
One day in a nuclear age
They may understand our rage
They build machines that they can't control
And bury the waste in a great big hole
Power was to become cheap and clean
Grimy faces were never seen
But deadly for twelve thousand years is carbon fourteen
We work the black seam together
Facts about We Work The Black Seam
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We Work The Black Seam is written by Gordon Matthew Sumner.
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It is first released on June 01, 1985 as part of Sting's album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the track "We Work The Black Seam" from Sting speaks about the hardships and losses of coal miners, and through them the light of industrialization shining on their lives and the earth. The 'black seam' is a metaphor for coal mines, where toil, bonding, and fortitude were dominant traits of the miners who knew the disadvantages of the technological innovations and the nature's reaping. The lyrics of we work the black seam mainly focus on social commentary, anger, angst, despair, and reflection. Simultaneously, the song emphasizes economic struggle and critique, environmental concerns, collective labor and unity, and legacy and future generations. The lyrics contain themes related to economic struggles, environmental issues, and societal concerns that may require parental guidance for younger audiences. Although there are no explicit references to violence or adult content, the mature themes may not be appropriate for all children.
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We Work The Black Seam falls under the genre Rock.
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We Work The Black Seam is produced by Pete Smith, Sting.
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We Work The Black Seam song length is 5 minutes and 42 seconds.
Who wrote We Work The Black Seam lyrics?
We Work The Black Seam is written by Gordon Matthew Sumner.
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When was We Work The Black Seam released?
It is first released on June 01, 1985 as part of Sting's album "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind We Work The Black Seam lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the track "We Work The Black Seam" from Sting speaks about the hardships and losses of coal miners, and through them the light of industrialization shining on their lives and the earth. The 'black seam' is a metaphor for coal mines, where toil, bonding, and fortitude were dominant traits of the miners who knew the disadvantages of the technological innovations and the nature's reaping. The lyrics of we work the black seam mainly focus on social commentary, anger, angst, despair, and reflection. Simultaneously, the song emphasizes economic struggle and critique, environmental concerns, collective labor and unity, and legacy and future generations. The lyrics contain themes related to economic struggles, environmental issues, and societal concerns that may require parental guidance for younger audiences. Although there are no explicit references to violence or adult content, the mature themes may not be appropriate for all children.
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Which genre is We Work The Black Seam?
We Work The Black Seam falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced We Work The Black Seam?
We Work The Black Seam is produced by Pete Smith, Sting.
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How long is the song We Work The Black Seam?
We Work The Black Seam song length is 5 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Gordon Matthew SumnerRecord Label(s): 1985 UMG Recordings, Inc
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