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Durban Deep
Elton John
I won't see you `till Christmas
I breathe coal dust, I get blisters
But the foreman he don't worry
He say work boy there's no hurry
Don't that big red sun
Look a lot like fire
When you come out of the ground
After forty eight hours
Going down down down down down
Going down in Durban deep
Going down down down down down
There's no mercy in my sleep
I just hear that drill and hammer
I feel the killing heat
Going two miles down to the heart
Of Durban deep
I was born on amen corner
I pound rock face, I get lonely
But my family they go hungry
Sill the boss man he call us lazy
Don't the old blue heaven
Look a lot like your eyes
When you're blinded by the brightness
Of the Transvaal sky
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About this Song
Durban Deep by Elton John is a song that delves into the lives of miners working in the hazardous gold mines of Durban, South Africa. The song portrays the grueling and perilous conditions that the miners face daily, including the heat, risk of cave-ins, and the emotional toll of such a demanding job. Key themes in this song include hardship, resilience, and the stark contrast between the grueling work and the fleeting moments of reprieve. Particularly poignant moments in the song are when Elton John describes the camaraderie among the miners and the fleeting dreams that keep them going.
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