We Work The Black Seam (lyrics)

The lyrics to We Work The Black Seam by Sting.
This is what Sting has to say in his lyrics book:
"The 1984 Miner's Strike in Britain disintegrated into a personality clash between the Prime Minister, Mrs. Thatcher, and the miners' union leader, Arthur Scargill. As I was raised in a mining community, I felt not a little sympathy for the miners, whose way of life was being threatened, and also had some serious concerns about the safety of the nuclear power stations the government was putting such faith in. Of course, neither source of power is ideal, but that would be another song" (Sting 107).

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[cgaim]

How refreshing to enjoy lyrics that are actually coherent and thought-provoking. Thanks, Sting.

[yetiflicker]

fantastic song thanks for posting, and the lyrics say so much in todays drive towards nuclear power, anyone who can remember the miners strikes of the 80`s will understand how we threw away millions of tonnes of power and threw thousands of hard working men onto the scrapheap. good post prettybluepeople.

[Prashmee]

this song also co-insides with the present scenario ...hence i inter-related one with the other in my comment....

[Prashmee]

@yetiflicker i agree with you...it is a beautiful song depicting the plight of those who lose their jobs, business and sometimes lives....for want of money, employment...productivity...Ah life..Ah recession...it hurts.

[Prashmee]

love it...love it...love it......

[Super26021962]

Blinded by the development of the nuclear power we are racing towards our own distruction with one way ticket to the great hole.

[juliekstroup]

I sent this song to my Dad who is a Phd Chemist and inventor. He told me it was correct years ago and still is now in theme. He said that one of the sorrows of his generation would be the mess left for those coming after. He died yesterday and I will miss him.

[joneslt]

9 years before this song was recorded Sting recorded a song called "Savage Beast" with a band called Last Exit. This vocal melody is a carbon copy of that one. Check out the original if you have a chance.

[ejflesher]

@comfortablynumb42195 I haven't heard this song in years and I just decided to look up some of my favorite Sting songs and I thought the same thing. Such a sad fact that the fears in this song have come to full baring. I got a lump in my throat thinking of those who still fight to make their lives whole again in the Japan. My best wishes to all the strong and determined people of Japan.

[oyashirazu23]

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[Prashmee]

very beautiful and ,melodious song...