Black Sabbath, hailed as the pioneers of heavy metal, has been instrumental in shaping the genre since their formation in 1968. From the signature power chords of Tony Iommi to Ozzy Osbourne’s distinctive vocals, their music continues to inspire and influence bands to this day. But, it’s not just the iconic sound that makes them legendary, their lyrics, often dark and introspective, are just as impactful.
Ready to test your Black Sabbath knowledge? Below is a quiz dedicated to the band’s evocative lyrics. Don’t worry if you’re just a casual listener or a seasoned Sabbath fan, this quiz caters to all!
Ultimate Black Sabbath Lyrics Quiz
Question 1 |
"Never talking
Just keeps walking
spreading his magic"
Behind The Wall Of Sleep/Wasp | |
The Wizard | |
Evil Woman | |
N.I.B. | |
Sleeping Village/A Bit Of Finger |
Question 1 Explanation:
The Wizard
Question 2 |
"You never said you love me
And I don't believe you can
'Cause I saw you in a dream
And you were with another man"
Luke's Wall / War Pigs | |
Planet Caravan | |
Paranoid | |
Warning | |
Electric Funeral |
Question 2 Explanation:
Warning
Question 3 |
"While down below the trees
Bathed in cool breeze
Silver starlight breaks"
Sweet Leaf | |
Children Of The Grave | |
Planet Caravan | |
After Forever | |
Solitude |
Question 3 Explanation:
Planet Caravan
Question 4 |
"Rocket engines burning fuel so fast
Up into the black sky so vast
Burning metal through the atmosphere"
Sweet Leaf | |
After Forever | |
Supernaut | |
Snowblind | |
Into The Void |
Question 4 Explanation:
Into The Void
Question 5 |
"You're gonna go insane
I'm trying to save your brain"
Cornucopia | |
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath | |
A National Acrobat | |
Who Are You? | |
Looking For Today |
Question 5 Explanation:
Cornucopia
Question 6 |
"I'm telling you
Believe in me
Nobody else will tell you
Open your eyes
And see the lies, oh yeah"
Symptom Of The Universe | |
The Thrill Of It All | |
Megalomania | |
The Writ | |
Killing Yourself To Live |
Question 6 Explanation:
Killing Yourself To Live
Question 7 |
"I've seen the stars that disappear in the sun
But shooting's easy if you've got the right gun"
Back Street Kids | |
Blow On A Jug | |
It's Alright | |
You Won't Change Me | |
She's Gone |
Question 7 Explanation:
Blow On A Jug
Question 8 |
"The sleepy city is dreaming the night time away
Out on the street I watch tomorrow becoming today"
Johnny Blade | |
Hard Road | |
Dirty Women | |
Junior's Eyes | |
Air Dance |
Question 8 Explanation:
Dirty Women
Question 9 |
"Working for freedom
Fighting your wars
Feeding our children
Keeping your laws"
Children Of The Sea | |
Heaven And Hell | |
Lady Evil | |
Walk Away | |
Over To You |
Question 9 Explanation:
Over To You
Question 10 |
"I've been higher than stardust
I've been seen upon the sun
I used to count in millions then"
Lonely Is The Word | |
The Sign Of The Southern Cross | |
Country Girl | |
The Mob Rules | |
Over And Over |
Question 10 Explanation:
Lonely Is The Word
Question 11 |
"You sit there watch it all burn down
It's easy and breezy for you
You play your life to a different sound"
Born Again | |
Zero The Hero | |
Keep It Warm | |
Hot Line | |
Trashed |
Question 11 Explanation:
Zero The Hero
Question 12 |
"Freedom is taken by storm
The blood on his hands is still running warm
The power of terror will reign
There is no mercy in pleading"
Seventh Star | |
In For The Kill | |
Heart Like A Wheel | |
Danger Zone | |
Hard Life To Love |
Question 12 Explanation:
In For The Kill
Question 13 |
"You stand face to face and your heart gathers place
For the answer to a question a prize"
After All (The Dead) | |
Letters From Earth | |
TV Crimes | |
Heaven In Black | |
Sins Of The Father |
Question 13 Explanation:
Heaven In Black
Question 14 |
"Feeling the pain cutting right to your soul
Goodbye now
You're caught in his spell"
Psychophobia | |
Immaculate Deception | |
Virtual Death | |
Back To Eden | |
Master Of Insanity |
Question 14 Explanation:
Master Of Insanity
Question 15 |
"I turn away but still I see that evil stare,
Trapped inside my dreams I know you're there."
Shaking Off The Chains | |
Evil Eye | |
Guilty As Hell | |
I Won't Cry For You | |
Rusty Angels |
Question 15 Explanation:
Evil Eye
There are 15 questions to complete.