War Pigs
Black Sabbath
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Generals gathered in their masses Just like witches at black masses Evil minds that plot destruction Sorcerers of death's construction In the fields the bodies burning As the war machine keeps turning Death and hatred to mankind Poisoning their brainwashed minds Oh lord yeah! Politicians hide themselves away They only started the war Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor Yeah Time will tell on their power minds Making war just for fun Treating people just like pawns in chess Wait 'till their judgment day comes Yeah! Now in darkness world stops turning Ashes where the bodies burning No more war pigs have the power Hand of God has struck the hour Day of judgment, God is calling On their knees the war pig's crawling Begging mercy for their sins Satan laughing spreads his wings Oh lord yeah!
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Written by: Michael Butler, William Ward, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne
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10 facts about this song
Song Release“War Pigs” was released on September 18, 1970, as part of Black Sabbath’s second studio album, “Paranoid.”
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CompositionThe song was composed by all four members of the band - Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums).
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Original TitleThe original title of the song was "Walpurgis", referring to the night that witches were rumoured to hold a large celebration on the Brocken Mountain in Germany.
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Topic"War Pigs" is a protest song that condemns war and the decision-makers who cause it. The lyrics were written in reaction to the Vietnam War.
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Music VideoDespite being released in the 1970s, the official music video for "War Pigs" was not released on YouTube until October 2015.
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Genre Evolution“War Pigs” is representative of the sub-genre of metal music known as ‘doom metal’ because of its slow tempo and dark lyrics.
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LongevityOver the years, “War Pigs” has remained one of Black Sabbath’s most popular songs. It has been covered by numerous artists and features regularly on radio and in nostalgia music programs.
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Alternate VersionsThe band performed various versions of the song over the years, including a version with altered lyrics on "The Johnny Carson Show."
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Live Performances"War Pigs" often served as the opening song during Black Sabbath’s concerts.
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RecognitionWhile not being a chart-topping single, “War Pigs" is considered by many music critics and fans as one of Black Sabbath's greatest songs. In 2013, the song was ranked number 1 on VH1's Top Ten List of the Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time.
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