Iron Man
✗ Black Sabbath Lyrics
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Has he lost his mind?
Can he see or is he blind?
Can he walk at all
Or if he moves will he fall?
Is he alive or dead?
We'll just pass him there
Why should we even care?
He was turned to steel
In the great magnetic field
Where he traveled time
For the future of mankind
Nobody wants him
He just stares at the world
Planning his vengeance
That he will soon unfold
Now the time is here
For iron man to spread fear
Vengeance from the grave
Kills the people he once saved
Nobody wants him
They just turn their heads
Nobody helps him
Now he has his revenge
Heavy boots of lead
Fills his victims full of dread
Running as fast as they can
Iron man lives again
Black Sabbath's Iron Man is a song that is known for its heavy metal riffs and for its cryptic lyrics. At its core, Iron Man is a song about a man who has been transformed into a steel being and is now seeking revenge on those who have wronged him. The song asks whether or not he has lost his mind and whether or not he is alive or dead. The man is ignored by those around him, but he is planning his vengeance against them.
The opening lines, "I am Iron Man," suggest that the man has accepted his transformation into a steel being and that he is in control of his actions. The chorus of the song, "Nobody wants him/He just stares at the world" suggests that the man is isolated from society and that he is seeking revenge against those who have wronged him. The lyrics imply that the man feels betrayed, and he is now seeking revenge against those who have hurt him, even if it means taking innocent lives.
The song's chaotic guitar riffs and its ominous lyrics have made it a staple of the heavy metal genre. Iron Man has been covered by numerous bands and has been featured in popular movies and TV shows. The song's lyrics continue to resonate with listeners today, as they speak to the desire for justice and revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
I am iron man
The singer is introducing himself as Iron Man.
Has he lost his mind?
The singer is questioning Iron Man's sanity.
Can he see or is he blind?
The singer is inquiring if Iron Man is visually impaired.
Can he walk at all
The artist is questioning if Iron Man is capable of walking.
Or if he moves will he fall?
The artist is questioning if Iron Man is unstable on his feet.
Is he alive or dead?
The singer is questioning Iron Man's vital status.
Has he thoughts within his head?
The singer is questioning if Iron Man has cognitive processes.
We'll just pass him there
The artist suggests they ignore Iron Man's presence.
Why should we even care?
The artist is questioning what importance Iron Man has to them.
He was turned to steel
Iron Man's body was transformed into steel.
In the great magnetic field
Iron Man was subjected to a powerful magnetic field.
Where he traveled time
Iron Man somehow traveled through time within the magnetic field.
For the future of mankind
Iron Man traveled through time for the betterment of humanity.
Nobody wants him
Iron Man is unwanted by society.
He just stares at the world
Iron Man is observing the world around him.
Planning his vengeance
Iron Man is devising a plan for revenge.
That he will soon unfold
Iron Man will soon execute his plan for revenge.
Now the time is here
The appropriate time for Iron Man's plan has arrived.
For iron man to spread fear
Iron Man aims to instill fear in others.
Vengeance from the grave
Iron Man's revenge is being carried out posthumously.
Kills the people he once saved
Iron Man is murdering those whom he previously protected.
Nobody wants him
Iron Man is still unwanted by society.
They just turn their heads
Others disregard Iron Man's presence.
Nobody helps him
Iron Man has no one to turn to for assistance.
Now he has his revenge
Iron Man has successfully carried out his plan for revenge.
Heavy boots of lead
Iron Man's footsteps are heavy and ominous.
Fills his victims full of dread
Iron Man terrorizes his victims.
Running as fast as they can
Those targeted by Iron Man try to escape as quickly as possible.
Iron man lives again
Iron Man's actions have been repeated.
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