Children of the Sea
Black Sabbath, Dio
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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, a 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, yeah 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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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.
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Lead Vocalist ShiftThe 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.
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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.
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Writing ProcessThe 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.
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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.
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InspirationLyrically, “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.
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Career ImpactThe 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.
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Live PerformancesDespite 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.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally view "Children of the Sea" positively due to its evocative lyrics and impactful performances from the band members, especially Dio's potent vocals.
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LegacyAlthough "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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