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)
I
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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Some people say my love cannot be true
Please believe me, my love, and I'll show you
I will give you those things you thought unreal
The sun, the moon, the stars all bear my seal
Oh yeah
Follow me now and you will not regret
Leaving the life you led before we met
You are the first to have this love of mine
Forever with me 'till the end of time
Your love for me has just got to be real
Before you know the way I'm going to feel
I'm going to feel
I'm going to feel
Oh yeah
Now I have you with me, under my power
Our love grows stronger now with every hour
Look into my eyes, you'll see who I am
My name is Lucifer, please take my hand
Oh yeah
Follow me now and you will not regret
Leaving the life you led before we met
You are the first to have this love of mine
Forever with me 'till the end of time
Your love for me has just got to be real
Before you know the way I'm going to feel
I'm going to feel
I'm going to feel
Oh yeah
Now I have you with me, under my power
Our love grows stronger now with every hour
Look into my eyes, you'll see who I am
My name is Lucifer, please take my hand
The song "I" by Black Sabbath is a love ballad with a dark twist. The lyrics speak about a love that is so powerful that it can control and manipulate the other person. The singer of the song promises to give the person everything they've ever wanted, even things that are thought to be unreal like the sun, moon, and stars. The singer urges the listener to leave their previous life behind and follow them, promising them a love that will last until the end of time. However, as the song progresses, it is revealed that the singer is actually Lucifer and that they are luring the listener into their power.
The lyrics of the song showcase the manipulation that can occur in relationships. The singer uses their power and their promises of love to control and manipulate the other person, urging them to leave their previous life behind and follow them blindly. The darkness of the song is revealed in the last few lines when it is revealed that the singer is actually Lucifer, the devil, and that they have complete power over the person they have lured in.
In conclusion, "I" by Black Sabbath is a love song with a dark twist that showcases the danger of giving in to manipulation and the seductive power of love. The lyrics may be interpreted as a warning to be cautious of promises of love that seem too good to be true, as they may lead to a dangerous path.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people say my love cannot be true
Some individuals doubt the authenticity of my love
Please believe me, my love, and I'll show you
Trust in me and I will prove to you my love's veracity
I will give you those things you thought unreal
I possess the ability to grant you even your wildest dreams
The sun, the moon, the stars all bear my seal
My power and influence extend even over the forces of nature
Follow me now and you will not regret
Join me and I guarantee you a life of contentment and fulfillment
Leaving the life you led before we met
An escape from your mundane existence is now possible
You are the first to have this love of mine
You are the first person to have captured and retained my affection
Forever with me 'till the end of time
Our love will remain strong and everlasting
Your love for me has just got to be real
Your love for me must be genuine for us to be happy
Before you know the way I'm going to feel
I require you to anticipate and understand my emotional state
I'm going to feel
I will experience intense emotions
Now I have you with me, under my power
You are now under my influence and control
Our love grows stronger now with every hour
Our affection for each other intensifies as time progresses
Look into my eyes, you'll see who I am
My true identity is revealed through the gaze of my eyes
My name is Lucifer, please take my hand
My name is associated with the Devil and I entice you to join me in a dark pact
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL BUTLER, OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI, WILLIAM WARD
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