DEUBEN
 

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Deuben is a former coal-mining-village, not far from where we live. “The Last Hearts Made of Coal” is written from a woman’s perspective. The song depicts the worry that is always present when she sends her husband to work in the mine - but also the acceptance and love of the life in a coal village. The song is a tribute to the generations of coal-families, that lived in harsh conditions, and through their common purpose created a tight-knit and meaningful culture. As we move forward to new energy-sources, we also say goodbye to an entire chapter of coal-culture, that has existed for many decades. The change may be necessary, but for the people with “hearts of coal”, letting go of this chapter may be like saying a final goodbye to a beloved friend.