black moon
Black Sabbath/Tony Martin Lyrics
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He cries and my blood runs cold.
Oh no never was the darkness so black,
No light and nowhere to go.
My spirit is crying for a love
So tired of being alone.
I remember He came here to steal,
I see a Black Moon rising,
And it's calling out my name.
Oh it's calling my name.
I've been blinded, lost and confused,
Darkness will call me no more.
Heaven is no friend of mine,
No god ever knocked on my door.
I see a Black Moon rising,
And it's calling out my name.
Oh it's calling my name.
I'm standing on the dark side of time
Reaching for the power of Her hand.
She's weaving an unholy light
And calls from Lucifer's land.
I see a Black Moon rising,
And it's calling out my name.
An angel of Hell is rising,
Heaven's no friend of mine.
I see a Black Moon rising,
And it's calling out my name,
I see a Black Moon rising,
And it causes so much pain.
An angel of Hell is rising,
Heaven's no friend of mine.
I see a Black Moon rising,
And it's calling out my name.
It's calling my name,
This spirit's crying for love.
Heaven's no friend of mine.
The song "Black Moon" by Black Sabbath/Tony Martin is a dark and moody tune that paints a picture of a person who is lost, confused, and searching for some sort of connection to something greater than themselves. The lyrics suggest that this person has been through some tough times and is grappling with some inner demons. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the devil is rising with the moon and the singer's spirit is crying for love. The darkness is all-encompassing, and there seems to be no way out.
The second verse suggests that this person has experienced some kind of betrayal. It is unclear who the "He" is that came here to steal, but the singer seems to be blaming someone else for their current predicament. The chorus brings in the Black Moon, which is rising and calling out the singer's name. This is a powerful and ominous image that underscores the sense of foreboding that permeates the song.
The final verse brings in the idea that there may be some sort of salvation for the singer. They are reaching out for the power of someone's hand, and they are being called from Lucifer's land. It is unclear who this person is or what their intentions are, but the fact that they are associated with Lucifer suggests that they are not entirely trustworthy. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they are in pain, and that heaven is no friend of theirs.
Overall, "Black Moon" is a haunting and eerie song that touches on themes of betrayal, isolation, and existential despair. It is a powerful reminder of the darker aspects of the human psyche and the ways in which we all grapple with our demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the devil is rising with the moon
The singer feels the presence of the devil as he sees the moon rising, which induces fear and sends shivers down his spine.
He cries and my blood runs cold.
The devil's cry scares the singer to death, making his blood run cold.
Oh no never was the darkness so black,
The darkness that the singer sees is so deep and intense that he has never experienced it before.
No light and nowhere to go.
The darkness is all around, and the artist feels trapped with no sign of a way out or any help.
My spirit is crying for a love
The artist's soul yearns for a loving companionship, which he feels he has never received.
So tired of being alone.
The singer is tired of being lonely and desires someone to understand and stand by him.
I remember He came here to steal,
The devil came and stole something from the singer's life, leaving him empty and broken.
And You are His stealer of souls.
The artist blames someone else for his loss, believing that the person is working for the devil to destroy his soul.
I see a Black Moon rising,
The artist sees the black moon rising again, symbolizing the devil's presence and evil taking control.
And it's calling out my name.
The artist feels summoned by the black moon, which he interprets as a call to join the devil's side.
Oh it's calling my name.
The singer emphasizes the intensity of the call, as he hears it so vividly that it seems like the name called out is his own.
I've been blinded, lost and confused,
The artist recalls a time of turmoil, where he felt lost and confused, unable to see or find his way out.
Darkness will call me no more.
The singer states that he will not succumb to the darkness any longer and will not answer the devil's summon ever again.
Heaven is no friend of mine,
The singer's negative experiences with life have led him to believe that heaven, or anything pure and holy, cannot aid or assist him.
No god ever knocked on my door.
The singer expresses his disappointment with life, as he feels that no divine being ever showed him kindness, or helped him deal with his troubles.
I'm standing on the dark side of time
The artist finds himself in a moment of darkness, where everything appears bleak and hopeless.
Reaching for the power of Her hand.
The artist looks for someone powerful, symbolized as 'Her,' to provide him with a solution or way out of his struggles.
She's weaving an unholy light
The singer feels like the solution offered by 'Her' is unholy and may come with additional risks or negative consequences.
And calls from Lucifer's land.
The solution being offered seems to originate from a place of evil, which is represented by Lucifer's land.
An angel of Hell is rising,
The artist senses that an evil angel is about to emerge and cause chaos, symbolizing the devil's growing power.
Heaven's no friend of mine.
The artist remains skeptical of divine intervention, as he feels let down by life and disbelieves in the existence of anything pure or holy.
And it causes so much pain.
The increasing power of evil and sense of foreboding causes the artist great distress and mental agony.
It's calling my name,
The singer's true dread is that he continues to feel the pull of evil, which he interprets as a call to join the devil's side.
This spirit's crying for love.
The artist's soul remains in turmoil, crying out for love, companionship, and guidance.
Heaven's no friend of mine.
The singer reiterates that divine intervention or anything pure and holy cannot help him in his current situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY PHILIP HARFORD, COZY POWELL, GEOFFREY NICHOLLS, TONY IOMMI
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