Heaven and Hell
Black Sabbath Lyrics


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Sing me a song, you're a singer
Do me a wrong, you're a bringer of evil
The devil is never a maker
The less that you give, you're a taker
So it's on and on and on, it's heaven and hell
Oh well

The lover of life's not a sinner
The ending is just a beginner
The closer you get to the meaning
The sooner you'll know that you're dreaming
So it's on and on and on, oh, it's on and on and on
It goes on and on and on, heaven and hell
I can tell
Fool, fool

Oh, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Well, if it seems to be real, it's illusion
For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life
Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer
And it's on and on
On and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on

They say that life's a carousel
Spinning fast, you've got to ride it well
The world is full of kings and queens
Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams
It's heaven and hell, oh well

And they'll tell you black is really white
The moon is just the sun at night
And when you walk in golden halls
You get to keep the gold that falls
It's heaven and hell, oh no

Fool, fool
You've got to bleed for the dancer
Fool, fool




Look for the answer
Fool, fool, fool

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Heaven and Hell" by Black Sabbath are poetic and meaningful, invoking ideas of good versus evil and how life can be both beautiful and confusing. The opening lines address a singer as a bringer of evil, highlighting how even seemingly innocent things can hold negative aspects. The devil is not the creator but rather a taker, reflecting the idea that people who take without giving back are not true makers or creators. The chorus repeats the phrase "on and on and on, it's heaven and hell," emphasizing how life can be a never-ending cycle of good and bad, with no clear end in sight.


The next verse implies that those who love life are not sinners and that the end of life is only the beginning, implying that there is more to come after death. The closer one gets to understanding the meaning of life, the more they realize they are living in a dream-like state. The bridge suggests that sometimes love might seem like the answer, but it is not always enough, indicating that life is not straightforward, and there is often confusion. The final verse compares life to a carnival, suggesting that it is a fast-paced ride that one must learn to navigate. All around are kings and queens who distract and steal, leading to heaven and hell.


Line by Line Meaning

Sing me a song, you're a singer
If you can sing, then sing for me


Do me a wrong, you're a bringer of evil
If you harm me, then you're bringing evil


The devil is never a maker
The devil doesn't create anything


The less that you give, you're a taker
If you don't give, then you're taking


So it's on and on and on, it's heaven and hell
Life is a cycle of good and bad moments


Oh well
It is what it is


The lover of life's not a sinner
Those who love life are not sinners


The ending is just a beginner
Even when something ends, it can start again


The closer you get to the meaning
The more you understand about life


The sooner you'll know that you're dreaming
The quicker you will realize that life is like a dream


So it's on and on and on, oh, it's on and on and on
Life is a never-ending cycle


It goes on and on and on, heaven and hell
Life can be both good and bad


I can tell
I know this to be true


Fool, fool
Don't be foolish


Well, if it seems to be real, it's illusion
What you think is real may not be true


For every moment of truth, there's confusion in life
Even when you find the truth, there can still be confusion


Love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer
Love may be an answer, but it's not always easy


And it's on and on
Life continues


On and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on
Life can feel like an endless cycle


They say that life's a carousel
People say that life is like a ride


Spinning fast, you've got to ride it well
Life goes by quickly, so make the most of it


The world is full of kings and queens
The world is full of powerful people


Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams
These people can deceive you and take away your hopes


It's heaven and hell, oh well
Life can be good or bad


And they'll tell you black is really white
People will try to convince you of things that are not true


The moon is just the sun at night
Even when it's dark, the sun is still shining


And when you walk in golden halls
When you are in a position of power or wealth


You get to keep the gold that falls
You get to keep the rewards of your success


Fool, fool
Don't be foolish


You've got to bleed for the dancer
Sometimes achieving your dreams requires pain


Look for the answer
Search for the truth


Fool, fool, fool
Don't be foolish




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Butler, Ronnie Dio, Tony Iommi, William Ward

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