Discover the story of the song > Working in the Coal Mine – Jem

The song is about a group of prisoners working in a coal mine, represented by the protagonist and her fellow prisoners. They are exhausted and struggling to keep up with the work, often slipping down and struggling to stay on their feet. Even when they make a little bit of money, they are too tired to enjoy their day off. The protagonist and her fellow prisoners keep questioning how long they can continue working like this, as they are constantly tired and overworked.