After Forever

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"After Forever" is a song by English rock band Black Sabbath. The song was released on their third studio album Master of Reality in 1971, and later the same year it had been released as the first single from the album, but failed to chart anywhere. The lyrics were written by Geezer Butler while the music was written by Tony Iommi.


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Have you ever thought about your soul can it be saved?
Or perhaps you think that when you're dead you just stay in your grave
Is God just a thought within your head or is he a part of you?
Is Christ just a name that you read in a book when you were in school?

When you think about death do you lose your breath or do you keep your cool?
Would you like to see the Pope on the end of a rope do you think he's a fool?
Well I have seen the truth, yes I've seen the light and I've changed my ways
And I'll be prepared when you're lonely and scared at the end of our days

Could it be you're afraid of what your friends might say
If they knew you believe in God above?
They should realize before they criticize
That God is the only way to love

Is your mind so small that you have to fall
In with the pack wherever they run
Will you still sneer when death is near
And say they may as well worship the sun?

I think it was true it was people like you that crucified Christ
I think it is sad the opinion you had was the only one voiced
Will you be so sure when your day is near, say you don't believe?
You had the chance but you turned it down, now you can't retrieve

Perhaps you'll think before you say that God is dead and gone
Open your eyes, just realize that he's the one
The only one who can save you now from all this sin and hate
Or will you still jeer at all you hear, yes I think it's too late

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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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Band History
"After Forever" is a song by Black Sabbath, an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968. The band, often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music, consisted of Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums).
Album Classification
"After Forever" is a part of the band's third studio album named "Master of Reality". The album, released in July 1971, is generally regarded as the foundation of doom, stoner, and sludge metal.
Songwriter Information
The lyrics for "After Forever" were written by Geezer Butler, the band's principal lyricist. Butler, a practicing Catholic, wrote the song as a rebuttal to those who had criticized Black Sabbath for their supposed Satanic messages.
Genre of the Song
Unlike most Black Sabbath songs that are classified under heavy metal, "After Forever" is classified as Christian metal. It expresses Butler's faith in Christianity and includes a reference to the belief in the divinity of Jesus.
Musical Overview
The song begins with a distinctive electric guitar riff written by Tony Iommi, after which Osbourne's vocals come in. With strong guitar solos and rhythm, it remains a powerful representation of Black Sabbath's musical style.
Influence and Impact
"After Forever" had a significant influence on the development of Christian metal and is often considered one of the first Christian metal songs. Its lyrics convey a pro-Christian message, discussing the existence of God and the importance of living righteously.
Song Reception
The song was controversial at its initial release due to its religious theme, a contrast to the darker, more ominous themes Black Sabbath was known for. However, it has since gained recognition for its musicality and unique subject matter within the band's discography.
Notable Performances
A version of "After Forever" was included in the band's live album "Past Lives". The song has also been covered by several other bands, including Biohazard and Deliverance.
Format and Release
"After Forever" wasn't released as a single. It was one of the eight tracks on the "Master of Reality" album, which was released on vinyl, cassette, CD and as a digital download.
Record Label
"After Forever" was produced under the Vertigo record label in the UK and under the Warner Bros. label in the U.S. The band remained with Vertigo throughout their early career until changing labels in the mid-1980s.

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