Symptom of the Universe

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About Symptom of the Universe

"Symptom of the Universe" is a song by the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, from their 1975 album Sabotage. The song was an early influence on the development of thrash metal.


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1994
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Take me through the centuries to supersonic years
Electrifying enemy is drowning in his tears
All I have to give you is a love that never dies
The symptom of the universe is written in your eyes

Mother moon she's calling me back to her silver womb
Father of creation takes me from my stolen tomb
Seven hundredth unicorn is waiting in the skies
A symptom of the universe, a love that never dies

Take my hand, my child of love come step inside my tears
Swim the magic ocean I've been crying all these years
With our love we'll ride away into eternal skies
A symptom of the universe, a love that never dies

Woman child of love's creation, come and step inside my dreams
In your eyes I see no sadness, you are all that loving means
Take my hand and we'll go riding through the sunshine from above
We'll find happiness together in the summer skies of love

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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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Recording and Release
"Symptom of the Universe" is a song by English rock band Black Sabbath, released on the band's 6th studio album, "Sabotage", in 1975.
Genre Influence
Essentially, "Symptom of the Universe" is considered one of the earliest examples of thrash metal and progressive metal.
Track Length
The song is one of Black Sabbath's longest studio recordings, with a duration of over six minutes.
Song Composition
The song transitions from a heavy, intense metal sound to a softer, acoustic ending, demonstrating the band's versatility and experimentation with different genres of rock music.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics for "Symptom of the Universe" are credited to band's lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne but typically the entire band collaborates on the music of the song.
Live Performances
The song was frequently performed during Black Sabbath's concerts and is available on several of the band's live albums.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Symptom of the Universe", including Sepultura and Helmet, emphasizing its influence on heavy metal and hard rock genres.
Critical Acclaim
The song is often praised by critics and fans, calling it as one of Black Sabbath's best songs.
Unique Song Elements
"Symptom of the Universe" incorporates a variety of unique elements, including swift tempo changes, aggressive guitar riffs, and an unexpected ending.
Interpretations and Themes
Many fans and listeners interpret the song's lyrics to deal with themes of cosmic love and eternity.
Legacy
The song is regularly listed as one of the greatest heavy metal songs and has had a significant influence on the development of heavy metal music.
Guitar Work
The song's powerful guitar riff is considered one of Tony Iommi's, the band's guitarist, best ever.

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