Loner

Black Sabbath

About Loner

"Loner" is a song by English rock band Black Sabbath. It is the third and final single from their 2013 album 13, the first being "God Is Dead?". Although the album version did not chart, a live version of the song was officially released as a single via Black Sabbath's YouTube channel on 17 October 2013. It is also their last released single before their disbanding in 2017. The live version, featuring touring-only member Tommy Clufetos on drums, was recorded in Melbourne, Australia at the beginning of May during their reunion world tour. The performance was the world premier of the song. As well as being officially released on YouTube, the video was also featured along with the rest of the concert on the band's album and film Live... Gathered in Their Masses. 


Year:
2013
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He's just a loner
He never says hello
A friend to no one
He's got no place to go

He don't look happy
He look through furtive eyes
He ain't got nothing
No one to sympathize
Alright now

He hides himself away
His secrets not revealed
As life just passes by he keeps himself concealed

A solitary man
An enigmatic child
A riddle never solved
A prisoner exiled
Alright now

I wonder if the loner can assimilate
A life less lived alone plays devil's advocate
C'mon now

Has he ever tried to be happy?
Reached out from inside
Someone on who he can depend
It's getting to late to recover
He won't stand a chance and into his own hell he'll descend
Don't descend
Don't descend
Don't descend
Don't descend

No understanding of things we already know
He has to live his life and just learn how to let go
Alright yeah

Communication's an impossibility
His own best friend but he's his own worst enemy
The secrets of his past locked deep inside his head
I wonder if he will be happy when he's dead
C'mon yeah

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Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath are an English rock band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969, by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass guitar), and Bill Ward (drums). The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. Originally formed in 1968 as a heavy blues rock band named Earth and renamed Black Sabbath in 1969, the band began incorporating occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned-down guitars and achieving multiple platinum records in the 1970s. Despite an association with occult and horror themes, Black Sabbath also composed songs dealing with social instability, political corruption, the dangers of drug abuse and apocalyptic prophesies of the horrors of w… more »

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Written by: TERENCE BUTLER, TONY IOMMI, JOHN OSBOURNE

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Loner" is a track from the 19th studio album of Black Sabbath, named "13". The album was released in June 2013.
Album Success
The album "13", which featured "Loner", marked a significant milestone in Black Sabbath's career as it was their first studio album to reach No.1 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
Lineup
The song features three of the original members of Black Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), and Geezer Butler (bass). The drummer on this track, as well as the rest of the album, was Brad Wilk from Rage Against The Machine, not the band's original drummer, Bill Ward.
Song Theme
"Loner" touches upon themes of isolation and solitude, echoing the dark and heavy tone that has become a trademark of Black Sabbath's music.
Song Structure
It follows a classic Black Sabbath formula of a chugging, riff-driven structure with powerful, anthemic choruses and pagan-gothic imagery in the lyrics.
Inspiration
The song is reportedly somewhat of a homage to the band's early hit "N.I.B." featuring a similar riff and mood.
Live Performances
"Loner" was featured in the setlist of Black Sabbath's final tour "The End", which ran from January 2016 to February 2017.
Music Video
A live performance of "Loner" from the band's concert in Melbourne, Australia, was used as the music video for the song.
Reviews
It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Black Sabbath for staying true to their heavy metal roots.
Song Variations
A live version of "Loner" is also included in the deluxe edition of the "13" album.

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