Junior's Eyes
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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He prayed that his maker, the giver and taker, would 'pear
Junior sighed, as his hands reached out to the sky
Junior cried, the day that his best friend died
Yeah
They're coming home again tomorrow
I'm sorry it won't be for long
I'll try my hardest not to cry
When it is time to say goodbye
Junior's eyes, they couldn't disguise the pain
His father was leaving, and Junior's grieving again
Innocent eyes watched the man who had gave everything
Junior's sorrow, who knew what tomorrow would bring?
Yeah
They're coming home again tomorrow
I'm sorry it won't be for long
With all the pain I've watched you live within
I'll try my hardest not to cry
When it is time to say goodbye
Junior's eyes looked into the skies once more
Now he knew well, this life was hell for sure
He desperately tried, his fingertips stretched to the stars, yeah
Reaching for reason, along with the time and the stars
Yeah
They're coming home again tomorrow
I'm sorry it won't be for long
With all the pain I've watched you live within
I'll try my hardest not to cry
When it is time to say goodbye
"Junior's Eyes" is a poignant song by Black Sabbath that tells the story of a young boy named Junior who experiences loss and grief. The song begins with Junior looking up to the skies, crying and praying that his maker would appear. It is revealed that Junior's best friend has died, which causes him to cry. The first verse is a reflection of a child's innocent and naive concept of death and the afterlife.
In the second verse, we see the dynamic of Junior's relationship with his father. Junior's father is leaving again, and the boy is grieving once more. The third verse is where we see Junior's realization that life is not fair, and the boy struggles to make sense of it all. Junior's desperate attempt to reach out to the stars for answers symbolizes his search for meaning and understanding in a world that seems senseless.
Overall, "Junior's Eyes" is an emotional song that delves into grief, loss, and the struggle to comprehend life's complexities. It emphasizes the preciousness of life and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Junior's eyes looked up to the skies in tears
Junior was crying and looking up to the sky.
He prayed that his maker, the giver and taker, would 'pear
He prayed to his creator, asking for help.
Junior sighed, as his hands reached out to the sky
Junior was sad and reaching out for something.
Junior cried, the day that his best friend died
Junior was greatly saddened by the death of his friend.
They're coming home again tomorrow
Someone is coming home soon.
I'm sorry it won't be for long
Unfortunately, the visit will be brief.
With all the pain I've watched you live within
The singer has observed someone else's pain and suffering.
I'll try my hardest not to cry
The artist will do their best not to show emotions.
When it is time to say goodbye
The visit will come to an end.
Junior's eyes, they couldn't disguise the pain
Junior was unable to hide his sadness.
His father was leaving, and Junior's grieving again
Junior's father was leaving and he was sad about it.
Innocent eyes watched the man who had gave everything
Junior watched his father, who had given his all.
Junior's sorrow, who knew what tomorrow would bring?
No one knew what tomorrow would bring but Junior was sad.
Junior's eyes looked into the skies once more
Junior looked up to the sky again.
Now he knew well, this life was hell for sure
It became clear to Junior that life is difficult.
He desperately tried, his fingertips stretched to the stars, yeah
He tried really hard, reaching out to the stars.
Reaching for reason, along with the time and the stars
Junior was looking for answers, searching for meaning.
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Written by: Anthony Iommi, John Osbourne, Terence Butler, William Ward
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