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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sabbath
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)
Jerusalem
Black Sabbath Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Cause every road that you travel on
There's a price to pay
A thousand eyes are starin'
But the blind still lead the blind
CHORUS:
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
jerusalem?
You say you walked through the valley
You say you've seen the signs
Echoes call you from a distant age
Or is it in your mind?
Then a thousand souls rise form the sea
Holding up the sun
And an angel cries 'beware your lies'
It could be the end of it all
CHORUS
Everybody knows your name, every road leads to anger
Will it always be the same, is there reason to return?
CHORUS
When an angel cries-Jerusalem
Better watch your lies-Jerusalem
When an angel cries-Jerusalem
Black Sabbath's song Jerusalem is one of their most iconic and thought-provoking songs. The lyrics speak about the cost of a life spent chasing after dreams and the end of the world. The first few lines set the stage for the song's theme – every road has a price, and though many people are watching, they are still blind. The chorus takes a contemplative tone, asking where one would go if everything went wrong, and they found themselves on the run with nowhere to hide – Jerusalem.
The second verse talks about walking through the valley and seeing the signs, which could either be a reference to the Bible or a metaphor for a difficult journey the singer has taken. The thousand souls rising from the sea could be seen as a sign of the end times, while the angel's warning against lies reminds listeners that every action has consequences. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and avoiding lies.
The final verse brings us back to reality, reminding us that everyone knows each other's names, and every road leads to anger. The singer wonders if there is a point in returning and if things will continue to be the same. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing its importance and the overall theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The highway's screamin', callin' out your name
The path you're taking is full of challenges and difficulties that are testing your strength and resilience.
Cause every road that you travel on
There's a price to pay
Every decision you make comes with consequences and you have to face them no matter what.
A thousand eyes are starin'
But the blind still lead the blind
Although many people are observing and watching you, most of them cannot see clearly and you have to trust your own instincts to lead yourself.
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run
jerusalem?
If everything falls apart and you have to escape or hide, where do you seek comfort and shelter?
You say you walked through the valley
You say you've seen the signs
Echoes call you from a distant age
Or is it in your mind?
You claim to have gone through hardships and received some warnings or insights from the past, but are they real or just your imagination?
Then a thousand souls rise form the sea
Holding up the sun
And an angel cries 'beware your lies'
It could be the end of it all
A grand spectacle of resurrection and revelation happens, but it also carries a warning that you should be truthful and vigilant, or else face the ultimate consequence.
Everybody knows your name, every road leads to anger
Will it always be the same, is there reason to return?
Your reputation and behavior has created hostility and resentment among people; is it inevitable or can you change it by making amends and seeking forgiveness?
When an angel cries-Jerusalem
Better watch your lies-Jerusalem
When an angel cries-Jerusalem
This phrase repeats itself as a reminder that honesty and righteousness are essential in the face of possible divine judgment and intervention.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@the_yellow_marshmallow9614
The highway's screamin', callin' out your name
'Cause every road that you travel on
There's a price to pay
A thousand eyes are starin'
But the blind still lead the blind
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
You say you walked through the valley
You say you've seen the signs
Echoes call you from a distant age
Or is it in your mind?
When a thousand souls rise from the sea
Holding up the sun
And an angel cries 'Beware your lies'
It could be the end of it all
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
Everybody knows your name
Every road leads to anger
Will it always be the same?
Is there reason to return?
Is there reason to return?
When a thousand souls rise from the sea
Holding up the sun
And an angel cries
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
When an angel cries, Jerusalem
Better watch your lies, Jerusalem
When an angel cries, Jerusalem
@rubytuesday1345
A massively overlooked album. This and Headless Cross were possibly two of Sabbath’s best offerings.
@jeffcordova9633
Easily !!! Some of Tony’s best riffs are on the TM albums especially devil and daughter, when death calls with Brian may !! The Battle Of TYR/Odins Court/Valhalla- that little trilogy itself shows how great sabbath was at that time
@CM-ym1rw
This is hands down my very favorite Sabbath album. I think the Tony Martin years were great! ❤
@the_yellow_marshmallow9614
The highway's screamin', callin' out your name
'Cause every road that you travel on
There's a price to pay
A thousand eyes are starin'
But the blind still lead the blind
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
You say you walked through the valley
You say you've seen the signs
Echoes call you from a distant age
Or is it in your mind?
When a thousand souls rise from the sea
Holding up the sun
And an angel cries 'Beware your lies'
It could be the end of it all
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
Everybody knows your name
Every road leads to anger
Will it always be the same?
Is there reason to return?
Is there reason to return?
When a thousand souls rise from the sea
Holding up the sun
And an angel cries
Where will you turn if it all goes wrong
And you're on the run Jerusalem?
When an angel cries, Jerusalem
Better watch your lies, Jerusalem
When an angel cries, Jerusalem
@MrJalostotitlan
great song.
@anascimento
Amazing song, underrated album, underrated singer!
@dudebro91-fn7rz
So criminally underrated
@totalarmageddoncesargonzal7313
Tremenda canción, la época dorada del rock and roll.
@ripergrimm5910
great song
@abemelendez8477
The era I truly like from Sabbath..Tony Martin's