Symptom Of The Universe
Black Sabbath · Symptom Of The Universe: Black Sabbath 1970 - 1978 [2002]
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
Yeah
Yeah
Mother mooch is calling me back to her silver womb
Father of creation takes me from my stolen tomb
Seventh night the unicorn is waiting in the skies
A symptom of the universe, a love that never dies
Yeah
Yeah
Take my hand, my child of love come step inside my tears
Swim the magic ocean I've been crying all these years
When our love will ride away into eternal skies
A symptom of the universe, a love that never dies
Yeah
Yeah
Oh my 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
Symptom Of The Universe
Released on the 2002 compilation album Symptom Of The Universe: Black Sabbath 1970 - 1978, this track by Black Sabbath stands as a definitive example of the band's early heavy metal sound. The recording captures the raw, distorted energy characteristic of the late 1960s and early 1970s era, featuring Ozzy Osbourne's distinctive vocals and the group's signature blend of blues-based riffs and doom-laden rhythms. As a staple of their discography, the song exemplifies the band's transition from psychedelic rock to the heavier, more aggressive style that would define their legacy. It remains a crucial piece of their catalog, showcasing the foundational elements of hard rock that influenced countless subsequent artists.