Children of the Sea

Black Sabbath, Dio

About Children of the Sea

"Children of the Sea" is a song by heavy metal band Black Sabbath, from their ninth studio album, Heaven and Hell (1980).


Year:
2003
5:33
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In the misty morning, on the edge of time
We've lost the rising sun, a final sign
As the misty morning rolls away to die
Reaching for the stars, we blind the sky

We sailed across the air before we learned to fly
We thought that it could never end
We'd glide above the ground before we learned to run, run
Now it seems our world has come undone

Oh they say that it's over
And it just had to be
Ooh they say that it's over
We're lost children of the sea, oh

We made the mountains shake with laughter as we played
Hiding in our corner of the world
Then we did the demon dance and rushed to nevermore
Threw away the key and locked the door

Oh they say that it's over, yeah
And it just had to be
Yes they say that it's over
We're lost children of the sea

In the misty morning, on the edge of time
We've lost the rising sun, the final sign
As the misty morning rolls away to die
Reaching for the stars, we blind the sky

Oh they say that it's over
And it just had to be
Oh they say that it's over
Poor lost children of the sea, yeah

Look out
The sky is falling down
Look out
The world is spinning round and round and round
Look out
The sun is going black, black
Look out
It's never never never coming back
Look out

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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: MICHAEL BUTLER, RONNIE DIO, TONY IOMMI, WILLIAM WARD

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10 facts about this song

Band Members
"Children of the Sea" was performed by Black Sabbath, an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968. The band is considered a pioneer of heavy metal music and featured members like Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
Lead Vocalist Shift
The song "Children of the Sea" was recorded with Ronnie James Dio as the lead vocalist, replacing Ozzy Osbourne. That resulted in significant changes in band's musical style and themes.
Album Information
"Children of the Sea" features on the album named "Heaven and Hell," which was released in 1980. "Heaven and Hell" was Black Sabbath's ninth studio album and was the first to feature Ronnie James Dio.
Writing Process
The song was written by Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. Iommi and Dio came up with the song's initial melody while they were jamming together.
First Dio Collaboration
"Children of the Sea" is notable as one of the first Black Sabbath songs written with Dio. Dio's addition to the band augmented the band's traditional heavy metal sound with a more melodic, symphonic touch.
Inspiration
Lyrically, “Children of the Sea” seems to be based on a concept of escaping from a dystopian world and heading to the sea, symbolizing freedom and rebirth.
Career Impact
The release of "Heaven and Hell" including the song "Children of the Sea" marked a return to commercial success for Black Sabbath. It helped reestablish their status as a band after a decline in the late 70s.
Live Performances
Despite being a fan-favorite, "Children of the Sea" did not always make the setlist during live performances. However, the band often played the song during the Dio era of Black Sabbath.
Critical Reception
Critics generally view "Children of the Sea" positively due to its evocative lyrics and impactful performances from the band members, especially Dio's potent vocals.
Legacy
Although "Children of the Sea" did not serve as a single, it played a crucial role in defining Black Sabbath's sound during the Dio era and remains one of the highlights of the "Heaven and Hell" album.

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