Under the Sun
✗ Black Sabbath Lyrics
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No black magician telling me to get my soul out
Don't believe in violence, I don't even believe in peace
I've opened the door and my mind has been released
Well I don't want no preacher telling me about the god in the sky
No I don't want no one to tell me where I'm gonna go when I die
I want to live my life with no people telling me what to do
Every day just comes and goes
Life is one big overdose
People try to ruin me
And I can't seem to eliminate them
People riding their real pace
Keep on running their rat race
Behind each flower grows a weed
In their world of make-believe
So believe what I tell you, it's the only way to fight in the end
Just believe in yourself, you know you really shouldn't have to pretend
Don't let those empty people try and interfere with your mind
Just live your life and leave them all behind
"Under the Sun" by Black Sabbath is a song that delves deep into the human psyche and questions traditional beliefs and values. The lyrics convey a sense of rebellion against mainstream ideologies and a desire for personal freedom. The song rejects the notions of religious authority, violence, and peace and declares the importance of individual beliefs and self-confidence.
The lyrics start with a firm refusal to be dictated by any supernatural force, whether it's a demon or a black magician. The singer doesn't believe in violence or peace, and instead, has found solace in opening their mind to new ideas. Similarly, the singer expresses a disdain for preachers who speak of the God in the sky and reject the idea of someone else deciding where they go after death. Instead, they want to lead their life without anyone telling them what to do, pointing towards their dislike for societal expectations and conventions.
The song touches upon the daily struggles of life, where people are envious and try to ruin others. The singer says there's no escape from such people who always run in their rat race to get ahead, and the world around them isn't all flowers as there are always some weeds sprouting along. The song concludes by urging the listener to believe in themselves as that is the only way to fight the world's battles. The lyrics encourage people to live their lives on their terms, free from external influences and leave the 'empty people' behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't want no demon to tell me what it's all about
I refuse to let evil forces control and manipulate me.
No black magician telling me to get my soul out
I won't allow dark magic to extract my soul.
Don't believe in violence, I don't even believe in peace
I reject both violent and passive approaches to life.
I've opened the door and my mind has been released
I have freed myself from mental limitations.
Well I don't want no preacher telling me about the god in the sky
I don't want religious figures to dictate my beliefs.
No I don't want no one to tell me where I'm gonna go when I die
I don't need anyone imposing their concept of afterlife on me.
I want to live my life with no people telling me what to do
I wish to be autonomous and make my own choices.
I just believe in myself, 'cause no one else is true
I have faith in my abilities, as hollowness dominates others.
Every day just comes and goes
Life moves on and everything changes.
Life is one big overdose
Existence feels overwhelming and suffocating.
People try to ruin me
Others attempt to harm and ruin me.
And I can't seem to eliminate them
I am unable to get rid of them completely.
People riding their real pace
People follow their own path at their own speed.
Keep on running their rat race
They keep progressing in their competitive world that resembles a rat race.
Behind each flower grows a weed
Every positive thing has a negative aspect or hidden flaw.
In their world of make-believe
People live in a false reality, detached from the truth.
So believe what I tell you, it's the only way to fight in the end
Trust my advice, as it's the best solution in the long term.
Just believe in yourself, you know you really shouldn't have to pretend
Have confidence in yourself, as you don't need to fake or hide anything.
Don't let those empty people try and interfere with your mind
Don't allow shallow individuals to manipulate your thoughts.
Just live your life and leave them all behind
Live freely and distance yourself from those who hinder you.
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