Children of the Grave
Paul Speckmann, Master
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The streets and the cities The alleys of woe The forces of hatred Are out of control The lurk in the fields Alone in the night A sickly perversion, excursion That's not in sight (Bible passage) He travels he streets Different weapons in hand He searches for victims Befriends the demand Ridding the world of The homeless disease Laughing out loudly Ignoring their pleas Victims of the chosen Have been clearly marked and pushed aside Many body parts were frozen Simply just a waste of life Eating the flesh of the virgins The taste of blood Picking the brains of desertion Forever more Stabbing the hearts of the weakened society Killing the worthless for pleasure now Raping the dead it's so silent A twist of fate A wave of sick violence A question of give and take Taxpayers earning just Feed them the deathly row The chair gathers dust As they age in their cell Documented murders often Skip the press and go unsolved Morbid visions, gross divisions Multiply the cause of death You fucking heathen! Go back to hell, where you fucking came from!
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Written by: - MARTINELLI, PAUL SPECKMANN
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14 facts about this song
Black SabbathThe song "Children of the Grave" is from the band's third album, "Master of Reality," released in 1971.
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Lyrical ThemesDespite its dark and ominous title, "Children of the Grave" conveys a message against war and advocates for peace.
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Band LineupThe performers on this song include Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, and Bill Ward on drums.
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Unique DrummingBill Ward's unique, high-paced drumming is considered a highlight of this song, contributing to its fast tempo and aggressive sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Children of the Grave" features footage of war, reflecting the song's themes of protest against violence and destruction.
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InfluenceMany music critics and fans consider "Children of the Grave" to be one of the pioneering tracks in the development of heavy metal music.
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MasterThe song "Master" by the band Black Sabbath does not exist. However, the album "Master of Reality" where "Children of the Grave" is listed includes other famous songs like “Sweet Leaf” and “Into the Void”.
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Master of RealityKnown for its heavy guitar and darker sound, "Master of Reality" became a major influence on genres like doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal.
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Chart HistoryThough "Children of the Grave" was not released as a single, the album "Master of Reality" reached the top 10 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified double platinum in the US.
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Critical ReceptionThe song and the entire album have been highly acclaimed, with "Children of the Grave" often cited as one of Black Sabbath's best songs.
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Subsequent PerformancesEven after Ozzy Osbourne left Black Sabbath, "Children of the Grave" remained a staple in his solo performances.
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Song’s CoverArtists such as White Zombie and Guns N' Roses have covered "Children of the Grave," demonstrating its impact and continuing relevance.
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Social CommentaryThe song's lyrics are viewed as a protest against the potential for self-destruction of the human race, particularly through nuclear war.
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Standout Track"Children of the Grave" is frequently noted for its notable change in rhythm and tone in the middle of the song, which adds to its uniqueness.
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