Wicked World Lyrics
Black Sabbath
Lyrics
The world today is such a wicked thing
Fighting going on between the human race
People got to work just to earn their bread
While people just across the sea are counting the dead
A politician's job they say is very high
For he has to choose who's got to go and die
They can put a man on the moon quite easy
while people here on earth are dying of all diseases
A woman goes to work every day after day
She just goes to work just to earn her pay
Child sitting by but his life's much harder
he doesn't even know who is his father
Song & Lyrics Facts
Black Sabbath's song "Wicked World" was released in 1970 as part of their self-titled debut album. The track was written by guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne.
It is one of the band's earliest compositions and a classic example of heavy metal music. The lyrics are about how humans have failed to take responsibility for their actions and make the world a better place. The song features some of Black Sabbath's signature elements such as slow tempos, minor keys, and ominous lyrics. As one of the first songs of its kind, it has been credited with helping to establish the genre of heavy metal and inspiring future generations of artists.