Voodoo
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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You can refuse, but you'll lose, it's by me
Say you don't want me, you'll learn
Nothin you do will be new, 'cause I'm through
Call me a liar, you knew
You were a fool, but that's cool, it's all right
Call me the Devil, it's true
So if a stranger calls you
Don't let him whisper his name
'Cause it's Voodoo, oh!
Fade into shadow, you'll burn
Your fortune is free, I can see it's no good
Never look back, never turn
It's a question of time 'till your mine and you learn
So if a stranger sees you
Don't look in his eyes
'Cause he's Voodoo!
Say you don't know me, you'll burn
You can refuse, but you'll lose, it's by me
Say you don't want me, you'll learn
Nothin you do will be new, 'cause I'm through
Voodoo!
Bring me your children, they'll burn!
Never look back, never turn!
Cry me a river, you'll learn Voodoo!!
The song "Voodoo" by Black Sabbath is a powerful song that explores the theme of possession by an evil force. The lyrics in the song indicate that the force behind the possession is not just any ordinary evil but rather something more powerful and supernatural which has the ability to influence even the strongest of people.
The lyrics suggest that the person being possessed cannot escape from the clutches of the supernatural force and it will continue to haunt them forever. The use of the phrase "Voodoo" throughout the song alludes to the belief in the power of black magic and its ability to possess people's souls.
The lyrics also talk about the consequences of trying to resist the possession. The person trying to resist will burn, and the force behind the possession will make sure that they eventually succumb to its power. The repeated use of the word "burn" emphasizes the destructive and all-consuming nature of the supernatural force.
Overall, the song is a warning to people about the dangers of dabbling in the supernatural and the repercussions that may follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you don't know me, you'll burn
If you deny my existence, you'll suffer the consequences
You can refuse, but you'll lose, it's by me
You have the option to deny my power, but ultimately, I control your fate
Say you don't want me, you'll learn
If you resist me, you'll soon understand why I am inevitable
Nothin you do will be new, 'cause I'm through
Any attempts to defeat me are futile because I have already won
Call me a liar, you knew
You are aware of my deceit, but still fall under my spell
You were a fool, but that's cool, it's all right
Your foolishness is acceptable to me, as it makes you an easier target
Call me the Devil, it's true
You may label me as evil, but that does not change my power over you
Some can't accept but I crept inside you
Even if you do not believe in me, I still have control over your thoughts and actions
So if a stranger calls you
If someone unfamiliar contacts you
Don't let him whisper his name
Do not be lured in by the stranger's deceitful intentions
'Cause it's Voodoo, oh!
This stranger is associated with the power of Voodoo
Fade into shadow, you'll burn
Disappearing into obscurity will not protect you from my power
Your fortune is free, I can see it's no good
You may believe you have escaped my grasp, but your fate is still doomed
Never look back, never turn
Don't give in to the temptation to escape my grasp
It's a question of time 'till your mine and you learn
You cannot resist me forever, eventually you will be under my control and learn your fate
So if a stranger sees you
If you encounter a stranger
Don't look in his eyes
Avoid eye contact and do not engage with this person
'Cause he's Voodoo!
This person is connected to the power of Voodoo
Bring me your children, they'll burn!
Even your children are not safe from my power
Never look back, never turn!
No matter how tempting it may be, do not try to escape my hold
Cry me a river, you'll learn Voodoo!!
You will suffer greatly under my power and will eventually learn the full extent of Voodoo's strength
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRENCE BUTLER, RONNIE JAMES DIO, TONY IOMMI
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