{"id":"5776328b-dbde-4917-a804-dec33ac17a0f","title":"Sixteen Tons of Sorrow","artist":"Alex Wilson","album":null,"year":null,"genre":"Country","duration":null,"lyrics":"[Verse 1]\n\nI was just a boy when Mama passed away\n\nLeft me with a guitar and a heart full of pain\n\nDaddy worked the mines, black dust in his lungs\n\nHe joined her too soon, left me on my own\n\n[Chorus]\n\nSixteen tons of sorrow, weighing on my soul\n\nEach day's a little harder, as I dig another hole\n\nI owe my life to the company store, but my heart's already sold\n\nTo the memories of the ones I loved, now lying cold\n\n[Verse 2]\n\nNow I work the same seams that took my daddy's breath\n\nEach swing of the pickaxe feels like facing death\n\nBut at night by the fire, with my old six-string\n\nI pour out my sorrow in the songs that I sing\n\n[Bridge]\n\nSometimes I wonder if they can hear me up above\n\nSinging these lonesome tunes, pouring out my love\n\nMaybe one day I'll join them, free from this pain\n\nBut 'til then I'll keep digging, in the cold Kentucky rain\n\n[Chorus]\n\nSixteen tons of sorrow, weighing on my soul\n\nEach day's a little harder, as I dig another hole\n\nI owe my life to the company store, but my heart's already sold\n\nTo the memories of the ones I loved, now lying cold","notes":"The music is characterized by a raw, emotive delivery paired with simple yet powerful melodies, At its core, the sound is built on traditional country instrumentation, where the acoustic guitar takes the lead, often enriched by the soulful twang of pedal steel or the mournful cry of a fiddle, The vocal performance stands out with its unpolished edge, brimming with sincerity and passion, which weaves seamlessly into heartfelt lyrics that dive deep into themes of heartbreak, loss, and the struggles of everyday life","description":"\"Sixteen Tons of Sorrow\" evokes a feeling of profound heartache and weariness, exploring the heavy burden of grief. Rooted in traditional country music, the song utilizes raw vocals and stripped-down instrumentation to amplify its emotional impact.","image_url":"https://mxlidlmuqqztsxikjnpe.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/song-images/1750621982295.jpg","audio_url":null,"created_at":"2025-06-22T10:18:48.112808+00:00"}