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)
Lord of This World
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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Can't find the key to fit the lock on your heart
You think you know but you are never quite sure
Your soul is ill but you will not find a cure yeah
Your world was made for you by someone above
But you chose evil ways instead of love
You made me master of the world where you exist
Lord of this world
Evil possessor
Lord of this world
He's your confessor now
You think you're innocent you've nothing to fear
You don't know me you say, but isn't it clear?
You turn to me in all your worldly greed and pride
But will you turn to me when it's your turn to die, yeah
The song Lord of This World by Black Sabbath delves into the idea of a sinister being who is in control of the world and is responsible for the suffering and pain experienced by humanity. The lyrics speak to the idea that people are struggling to find their purpose and meaning in the world but are unable to do so due to the evil presence that is manipulating their choices and actions. The line "You're searching for your mind don't know where to start, can't find the key to fit the lock on your heart" speaks to the idea that people are lost and confused in their search for answers but are unable to find them due to the control of this dark entity.
The song also touches on the idea of temptation and mankind's susceptibility to it. The line "Your world was made for you by someone above, but you chose evil ways instead of love" speaks to the idea that humanity has the choice to make their own decisions but often choose the wrong path. The lyrics also hint at the idea of the devil as a confessor, offering absolution for sinful actions that have been committed.
Overall, the song Lord of This World is a commentary on the dark forces that exist in the world and their influence on humanity. The lyrics speak to the idea of the struggle between good and evil and the role that each person plays in choosing their own path.
Line by Line Meaning
You're searching for your mind don't know where to start
You feel lost and do not know how to find your inner peace.
Can't find the key to fit the lock on your heart
You are unable to open up and let go of the negative emotions trapped within yourself.
You think you know but you are never quite sure
You believe in your knowledge but are not entirely confident in your assumptions.
Your soul is ill but you will not find a cure yeah
You are suffering spiritually but refuse to accept help.
Your world was made for you by someone above
You believe that there is a higher power responsible for creating the world.
But you chose evil ways instead of love
Despite being blessed with a world full of love, you decided to embrace malice and sin.
You made me master of the world where you exist
You have allowed evil to reign over your world, making it a place of hatred and turmoil.
The soul I took from you was not even missed yeah
Your wickedness has caused you to lose sight of what is truly important, leaving your soul forgotten and empty.
Lord of this world
The devil is in control of this world.
Evil possessor
He possesses evil and spreads it throughout the world.
Lord of this world
The devil continues to hold power over this world.
He's your confessor now
The devil has become the one to whom you confess your sins.
You think you're innocent you've nothing to fear
You believe yourself to be blameless and untouchable.
You don't know me you say, but isn't it clear?
Despite denying knowledge of the devil, it is obvious that he is influential in your life.
You turn to me in all your worldly greed and pride
By following the devil's lead, you have become consumed by material desires and vain self-importance.
But will you turn to me when it's your turn to die, yeah
In the end, when your time has come, will you still cling to the devil, or will you seek true salvation?
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Written by: John Osbourne, Terence Butler, Tony Iommi, W T Ward
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