After previous iterations of the group – the Polka Tulk Blues Band and Earth – the band settled on the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. Signing to Philips Records in November 1969, they released their first single, "Evil Woman", in January 1970, and their debut album, Black Sabbath, was released the following month. Though it received a negative critical response, the album was a commercial success, leading to a follow-up record, Paranoid, later that year. The band's popularity grew, and by 1973's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, critics were starting to respond favourably.
Osbourne's excessive substance abuse led to his firing in 1979. He was replaced by former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Following two albums with Dio, Black Sabbath endured many personnel changes in the 1980s and 1990s that included vocalists Ian Gillan, Glenn Hughes, Ray Gillen and Tony Martin, as well as several drummers and bassists. Martin, who replaced Gillan in 1987, was the second-longest serving vocalist and recorded three albums with Black Sabbath before his dismissal in 1991. That same year, Iommi and Butler were rejoined by Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer (1992). After two more studio albums with Martin, who replaced Dio in 1993, the band's original line-up reunited in 1997 and released a live album, Reunion, the following year; they continued to tour occasionally until 2005. Other than various back catalogue reissues and compilation albums, as well as the Mob Rules-era line-up reunited as Heaven & Hell, there was no further activity under the Black Sabbath until 2011 with the release of their final studio album and 19th overall, 13, in 2013, which features all of the original members except Ward. During their farewell tour, the band played their final concert in their home city of Birmingham on 4 February 2017. Occasional partial reunions have happened since, most recently when Osbourne and Iommi performed together at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide as of 2013, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands. Black Sabbath, together with Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They were ranked by MTV as the "Greatest Metal Band of All Time" and placed second on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them number 85 on their "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Black Sabbath were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. They have also won two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance, and in 2019 the band were presented a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Studio albums
Black Sabbath (1970)
Paranoid (1970)
Master of Reality (1971)
Vol. 4 (1972)
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)
Sabotage (1975)
Technical Ecstasy (1976)
Never Say Die! (1978)
Heaven and Hell (1980)
Mob Rules (1981)
Born Again (1983)
Seventh Star (1986)
The Eternal Idol (1987)
Headless Cross (1989)
Tyr (1990)
Dehumanizer (1992)
Cross Purposes (1994)
Forbidden (1995)
13 (2013)
Disturbing the Priest
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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Hang on or you're going to die
Sour life can turn sweet
It's laying at your feet
Sweet child with an innocent smile
Watched closely all the while
Don't be fooled when he cries
Keep looking at the eyes
Good life is contradiction
Because of the crucifixion
If you're ready and have the need
I will take your soul and plant my seed
You just gotta listen to the night at the ending of the day
You just gotta listen to the night as safety slips away
Moving out of sight are the things you need to see to feel
And as they slip away becoming so unreal unreal
You just gotta listen to the night as you're going up stairs
You just gotta listen to the night and don't forget to say your prayers
And as you lose control to the eyes in dark disguise
And icy fingers fan electric lies
We're disturbing the priest
Won't you please come to our feast
Do we mind disturbing the priest
Not at all not at all not in the least
The force of the devil is the darkness the priest has to face
The force of the night will destroy him but will not disgrace
To get into his mind and to his soul you gotta set a light
The flames of doubt so deep inside inside
The devil and the priest can't exist if one goes away
It's just like the battle of the sun and the moon and the night and day
The force of the devil that we're all told to fear
Watched out for religion when he gets too near too near
The song "Disturbing the Priest" by Black Sabbath is a dark and haunting piece that explores themes of temptation, contradiction, and the struggle between good and evil. The lyrics are written in a cryptic style, with metaphors and symbolism used throughout to create a sense of mystery and uncertainty.
The song opens with the lines "Let's try getting to the sky, Hang on or you're going to die", which suggest a sense of urgency and desperation. The singer then goes on to describe the struggles of life, but also suggests that there is hope for redemption with the line "Sour life can turn sweet, It's laying at your feet". The lyrics then turn to an innocent child, who is being watched closely by those around him. The line "Don't be fooled when he cries, Keep looking at the eyes" suggests that there may be deceit or hidden motives at play.
The theme of contradiction is explored throughout the song, with lines such as "Good life is contradiction, Because of the crucifixion" highlighting the tensions between what is deemed good and bad in society. The singer goes on to offer to "take your soul and plant my seed", suggesting the power of temptation and the influence of evil. The latter half of the song becomes even more chaotic, with references to flames of doubt and the battle between the devil and the priest.
Overall, "Disturbing the Priest" offers a sinister and thought-provoking take on themes of good and evil, temptation and redemption, and the struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's try getting to the sky
We must strive for greatness
Hang on or you're going to die
Don't give up, or you will fail
Sour life can turn sweet
Life can improve greatly
It's laying at your feet
Take control of your life to improve it
Sweet child with an innocent smile
A person with a pure heart and intentions
Watched closely all the while
Others are observing and judging
Don't be fooled when he cries
Don't be misled by deceitful people
Keep looking at the eyes
The eyes reveal the truth
Good life is contradiction
Living morally can be challenging
Because of the crucifixion
The suffering of Jesus on the cross
If you're ready and have the need
If you're willing and desire guidance
I will take your soul and plant my seed
I will help you grow spiritually
You just gotta listen to the night at the ending of the day
Reflect on life when it's quiet
You just gotta listen to the night as safety slips away
Be aware of danger when it's lurking
Moving out of sight are the things you need to see to feel
Sometimes what's important is hidden
And as they slip away becoming so unreal unreal
Things can seem surreal when we lose focus
You just gotta listen to the night as you're going up stairs
Be mindful of surroundings, even in familiar places
You just gotta listen to the night and don't forget to say your prayers
Consider your spiritual beliefs and practices
And as you lose control to the eyes in dark disguise
Don't let deception take control
And icy fingers fan electric lies
Lies can be powerful and destructive
We're disturbing the priest
We are causing a disruption
Won't you please come to our feast
Join us in our celebration
Do we mind disturbing the priest
We have no concern for the priest's feelings
Not at all not at all not in the least
We have no reservations about our actions
The force of the devil is the darkness the priest has to face
The temptation of evil that the priest confronts
The force of the night will destroy him but will not disgrace
The darkness will tempt, but it won't humiliate
To get into his mind and to his soul you gotta set a light
To provide guidance, one must illuminate the mind and soul
The flames of doubt so deep inside inside
The internal conflict one experiences
The devil and the priest can't exist if one goes away
The battle of evil and righteousness
It's just like the battle of the sun and the moon and the night and day
The constant struggle between light and dark
The force of the devil that we're all told to fear
The villainous power that we're warned of
Watched out for religion when he gets too near too near
Be critical of religion when it is corrupt
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: ANTHONY IOMMI, BILL WARD, IAN GILLAN, TERENCE BUTLER, TERENCE MICHAEL BUTLER, TERRENCE BUTLER, TONY IOMMI, W.T. WARD, WILLIAM T. WARD
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