“Children of the Grave” is a classic song by the iconic British massive metal band Black Sabbath. It was released in 1971 on their authoritative album “Master of Reality”. The song is known about for its influential riff, sinister atmosphere, and thought-provoking lyrics.
Written by Black Sabbath’s guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward, and crooner Ozzy Osbourne, “Children of the Grave” acknowledge the band’s signature style of amalgamate massive guitar riffs with dark, contemplative lyrics.
The song’s lyrics travel over themes of rebellion, societal abuse, and the consequences of war. It assert a message of rebellion against authority and encourage listeners to question the status quo. The title “Children of the Grave” familiar a generation that has been metaphorically interred by the older generation’s mistakes and injury.
Despite its gloomy subject matter, “Children of the Grave” became a fan favorite and remains one of Black Sabbath’s most continuing and important trails. It has been covered by numerous artists and continues to be celebrated as a cornerstone of massive metal music.
Lyrics
Revolution in their minds, the children start to march
Against the world in which they have to live
And all the hate that’s in their hearts
They’re tired of being pushed around
And told just what to do
They’ll fight the world until they’ve won
And love comes flowing through, yeah
Children of tomorrow live in the tears that fall today
Will the sun rise up tomorrow bring in peace in any way?
Must the world live in the shadow of atomic fear?
Can they win the fight for peace or will they disappear? Yeah
So, you children of the world
Listen to what I say
If you want a better place to live in
Spread the word today
Show the world that love is still alive, you must be brave
Or you children of today are children of the grave, yeah