Isn't this a song about Slavery? A mind that's weak but a back that's strong, you load 16 tons, what do you get...
Isn't this a song about Slavery? A mind that's weak but a back that's strong, you load 16 tons, what do you get...
Not exactly slavery - the economic trap of full dependence on a predatory company.
The song is about coal mining. Horrible working conditions and awful pay.