After Forever
Black Sabbath
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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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Written by: FRANK IOMMI, JOHN OSBOURNE, TERENCE BUTLER, W.T. WARD
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10 facts about this song
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).
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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.
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Songwriter InformationThe 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.
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Genre of the SongUnlike 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.
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Musical OverviewThe 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.
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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.
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Song ReceptionThe 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.
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Notable PerformancesA 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.
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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.
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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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