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)
Orchid/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 choose 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 opening lines of Black Sabbath's Orchid/Lord Of This World talk about a man who's lost his way and is searching for his mind but doesn't know where to start. The heart is locked, and he can't find the key to unlock it. The man thinks he knows the reason why he's in such a situation, but he's not quite sure. His soul is sick, but he cannot find a cure. The message of the song is simple; one needs to come to the Lord and seek His help to find their way out of the darkness.
The second verse talks about the world created by someone above, who made it with love. However, we choose evil ways instead of love. Whoever that "someone above" is, He made the singer "master of the world where you exist," and the soul he took from the man was not missed. The singer narrates himself as the "Lord of this world" and "your confessor now," talking about how people turn to him for various reasons when they want to find ways to fill their worldly desires. However, he asks them if they would call on him when it's their turn to die?
The song's message is ambiguous and suggests several interpretations. Some say that it's about the dangers of delving into the unknown and dabbling in the dark arts, while others see it as a critique of those who worship false gods or follow the wrong path. The lyrics are also open to interpretation that the singer could be talking about himself, which many see as the starting point for all of Black Sabbath's songs.
Line by Line Meaning
You're searching for your mind don't know where to start
You feel lost and confused, unsure of how to begin the search for clarity.
Can't find the key to fit the lock on your heart
You struggle to open up emotionally, feeling as though something is holding you back.
You think you know but you are never quite sure
You have a sense of understanding, but are wary of embracing it entirely.
Your soul is ill but you will not find a cure, yeah
You feel internally troubled, but remain in a state of stagnation rather than seeking help.
Your world was made for you by someone above
You believe in a higher power responsible for the creation of your world.
But you choose evil ways instead of love
Despite a belief in good, you actively choose to engage in negative behaviors.
You made me master of the world where you exist
You have given power and control to external influences in your world.
The soul I took from you was not even missed, yeah
External influences have taken from you without your realization or ability to resist.
Lord of this world
The entity in control of your surroundings.
Evil possessor
The entity is associated with negative actions and traits.
Lord of this world
The entity in control of your surroundings.
He's your confessor now!
Acknowledging the entity's control and power over your actions and thoughts.
You think you're innocent, you've nothing to fear
Despite a sense of moral purity, you are not immune to potential consequences and accountability for your actions.
You don't know me you say but isn't it clear?
You claim ignorance of the entity in control, but the signs of its influence are apparent.
You turn to me in all your worldly greed and pride
You actively seek out the entity for gratification and personal gain, ignoring other considerations.
But will you turn to me when it's your turn to die, yeah?
Unsure of whether reliance on external influences will extend beyond life itself.
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