Who Are You
Black Sabbath/Musicfire.in Lyrics


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Who Are You


Yes I know the secret
That's within your mind
You think all the people
Who worship you are blind
You're just like Big Brother
Giving us your trust
And when you have played enough
You'll just cast our souls
Into the dust
Into the dust

You thought that it would be easy
from the very start
Now I've found you out
I don't think you're so smart
I only have one more question
Before my time is through
Please I beg you tell me
In the name of hell




Who are you?
Who are you?

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Are You" by Black Sabbath/Musicfire.in reflects on themes of deception, power, and the search for truth. The lyrics suggest a message that someone who appears to be trustworthy and powerful may not be genuine and could potentially harm those who put their faith in them. The opening lyrics "Yes I know the secret that's within your mind" suggest that the singer is aware of a hidden truth that the person in question is trying to conceal. They go on to describe this person as "just like Big Brother," a reference to the authoritative figure in George Orwell's novel 1984 who uses surveillance and propaganda to manipulate the masses. The line "And when you have played enough, you'll just cast our souls into the dust" reflects a fear of being used and disposed of once they've served their purpose.


The second verse adds to the theme of deception, with the singer declaring that they have "found [the person] out" and questioning their intelligence. The song ends with a plea for the truth, asking "in the name of hell, Who are you?" The use of the phrase "in the name of hell" emphasizes the desperation and urgency of the request.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes I know the secret
I am aware of the hidden information you are keeping to yourself.


That's within your mind
This secret is known only to you and not to others around you.


You think all the people
You believe that everyone who admires you is naive and lacks the insight to understand your true intentions.


Who worship you are blind
In your opinion, those who show their devotion or loyalty to you are ignorant or misled.


You're just like Big Brother
You resemble a totalitarian figure who monitors and controls the actions of others.


Giving us your trust
You create an illusion of trustworthiness to gain power or control over those around you.


And when you have played enough
Once you're satisfied with your manipulation or exploitation of others, you will end your game.


You'll just cast our souls
You will abandon or betray those who believed in you, leaving them to suffer the consequences on their own.


Into the dust
They will experience a sense of worthlessness or defeat as a result of your actions.


You thought that it would be easy
You assumed that deceiving or manipulating others would be a simple task for you to accomplish.


from the very start
You underestimated the intelligence and perception of those around you.


Now I've found you out
I have uncovered your true nature and intentions.


I don't think you're so smart
I don't believe that your manipulative tactics are as effective or powerful as you assume them to be.


I only have one more question
Before my encounter with you ends, I have one final inquiry to make.


Before my time is through
Before I depart or end my association with you.


Please I beg you tell me
I urgently implore you to provide me with a sincere answer.


In the name of hell
As a plea or request made with the utmost seriousness and urgency.


Who are you?
I demand to know your true identity and intentions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WARD, IOMMI, OSBORNE, BUTLER

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