Fairies Wear Boots
Black Sabbath
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Goin' home, late last night Suddenly I got a fright Yeah I looked through a window and surprised what I saw A fairy with boots and dancin' with a dwarf All right now Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me Yeah I saw it, I saw it, I tell you no lies Yeah Fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me I saw it, I saw it with my own two eyes Oh all right now! Yeah, fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me Yeah I saw it, I saw it, I tell you no lies Yeah fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me I saw it, I saw it with my own two eyes, All right now! So I went to the doctor, see what he could give me He said son, son, you've gone too far 'Cause smokin' and trippin' is all that you do Yeah
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
12 fans
Written by: F. IOMMI, J. OSBOURNE, T. BUTLER, W. WARD
Lyrics © T.R.O. INC.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
13 facts about this song
Album Classification"Fairies Wear Boots" was featured on Black Sabbath's second studio album "Paranoid," which was released in 1970.
|
Songwriting CreditThe song was credited to all four original members of the band: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
|
Theme InterpretationThe song is believed to be about a hallucination that occurred after using drugs. It tells about seeing fairies in boots dancing around.
|
Live Performances"Fairies Wear Boots" became one of the regulars in Black Sabbath's live performance setlist.
|
Inspirational StoryOne story behind the song's inspiration tells it was derived from an incident when Geezer Butler was attacked by skinheads after a show in Amarillo, Texas, which made him imagine the attackers as fairies wearing boots.
|
Music StructureThe song is known for its heavy guitar riffs, which was a characteristic feature of Black Sabbath's early sound.
|
Song DurationThe run time of "Fairies Wear Boots" is approximately 6 minutes and 13 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
|
Chart PerformanceWhile not released as a single, the "Paranoid" album peaked at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and number 12 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S.
|
Critical ReceptionDespite its unusual theme, the song has been hailed as a classic and become a fan favorite among Black Sabbath's discography. It showcases the band's growing musical maturity and their ability to tackle unconventional lyrical themes.
|
Song TitleThe song's title does not actually appear in the lyrics, which is not uncommon in Black Sabbath. "Fairies Wear Boots" is thought to be related to the imagined figures Butler saw during his hallucination.
|
Health Issue ConsequenceBlack Sabbath's heavy drug use during this period caused substantial physical and mental health issues for the band members, and it's largely believed "Fairies Wear Boots" was a product of those experiences.
|
Rewrites and RevisionsTony Iommi, the band's guitarist, recalled in later years that the song originally had a different title and lyrics, but it underwent significant rewrites.
|
Musical InfluenceDespite its controversial subjects, the song has gained appreciation over the years for its unique and influential riff structure, inspiring countless other heavy metal bands.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Fairies Wear Boots Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 20 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/5199639/Black+Sabbath/Fairies+Wear+Boots>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Fairies Wear Boots Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In