Fairies Wear Boots
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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Suddenly, I got a fright
Yeah, I looked through a window and surprised what I saw
Fairy with boots and dancin' with a dwarf
Alright now
Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
Yeah, I saw it, I saw it, I tell you no lies
I saw it, I saw it with my own two eyes
Alright now
Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
Yeah, I saw it, I saw it, I tell you no lies
Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
I saw it, I saw it with my own two eyes
Alright now
So I went to the doctor, see what he could give me
He said, "Son, son, you've gone too far
'Cause smokin' and trippin' is all that you do"
Yeah
, the doctor looked at me and said, "What's the matter with you?"
"Fairies Wear Boots" is a classic rock song by Black Sabbath from their 1970 album Paranoid. The song was written by all four members of the band, and it tells a story of a surreal encounter with fairies.
The lyrics describe a late-night walk home, during which the singer sees a strange sight through a window: a fairy dancing with a dwarf, both wearing boots. The singer tries to convince the listener that he is not lying, insisting that he "saw it with his own two eyes." However, upon seeking medical help, the singer is warned that his drug use (smoking and tripping) has gone too far.
Many interpretations have been offered for the song lyrics. Some see the story as a simple fairy tale, while others believe it is a metaphor for drug use or even a societal critique. Nevertheless, the song has remained popular with fans of classic rock for over 50 years.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' home late last night
Returning home at a late hour
Suddenly, I got a fright
Suddenly, I was scared
Yeah, I looked through a window and surprised what I saw
I peeked through a window and was shocked by what I saw inside
Fairy with boots and dancin' with a dwarf
I saw a fairy wearing boots and dancing with a dwarf
Alright now
Everything is okay now
Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
It's true, fairies wear boots and you have to trust me
Yeah, I saw it, I saw it, I tell you no lies
Yes, I really saw it and I am not deceiving you
Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
It's true, fairies wear boots and you have to trust me
I saw it, I saw it with my own two eyes
I saw it personally with my own eyes
Alright now
Everything is okay now
Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
It's true, fairies wear boots and you have to trust me
Yeah, I saw it, I saw it, I tell you no lies
Yes, I really saw it and I am not deceiving you
Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
It's true, fairies wear boots and you have to trust me
I saw it, I saw it with my own two eyes
I saw it personally with my own eyes
Alright now
Everything is okay now
So I went to the doctor, see what he could give me
So I went to the doctor to see if he could help me
He said, "Son, son, you've gone too far
The doctor told me that I have gone too far
'Cause smokin' and trippin' is all that you do"
Because all you are doing is smoking and taking drugs
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Osbourne, Terence Butler, Tony Iommi, WT Ward
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sp4cecowgirl666
Goin' home late last night,
Suddenly I got a fright
Yeah, I looked through a window and surprise what I saw
Fairy boots are dancin' with a dwarf
All right now
Yeah fairies wear boots, and you gotta believe me
Yeah, I saw it, I saw it I tell you no lies
Yeah Fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
I saw it I saw it with my own two eyes
Woah right now
Yeah fairies wear boots, and you gotta believe me
Yeah, I saw it, I saw it I tell you no lies
Yeah fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me
I saw it I saw it with my own two eyes
Woah right now
So I went to the doctor, see what he could give me
He said, son, son you've gone too far,
'Cause smokin' an trippin' is all that you do, yeah
Juanrrito Guacamole
Still can't understand why this song is not popular...one of their best so far. So much energy, so much fun...makes you move your fucking head!
Onset and Rime Teacher
It is their best song ever....
pure cinnamon roll
@Onset and Rime Teacher agreed
Metallico
@Onset and Rime Teacher * The Writ
Onset and Rime Teacher
@Metallico ...I'm checking it out as we speak! Will reply with feedback:) Tx.
Space-cowboy
@Onset and Rime Teacher you never replied.
jttmorrisville
Whenever I say “fairies where boots..” and anyone counters with “ and you gotta believe me” . I feel there is at least a little hope on this rock
Brandi Kio
And ya gotta believe me!! Yeah I saw it I saw it with my own two eyes
socially defiant
I saw it, I tell you no lies..I saw it I saw it with my own two eyes !!! AaalllRIGHTNOW
Miika Remonen
Where boots?