Supernaut
Black Sabbath · Symptom Of The Universe: Black Sabbath 1970 - 1978 [2002]
I want to touch the sun
But I don't need to fly
I'm gonna climb up every mountain of the moon
Find the dish that ran away with the spoon
I've crossed the ocean, turned every bend
I found the crossing near a golden rainbow's end
I've been through magic and through life's reality
I've lived a thousand years and it never bothered me
Got no religion, don't need no friends
Got all I want and I don't need to pretend
Don't try to reach me, 'cause I'd tear up your mind
I've seen the future and I've left it behind
Supernaut
Supernaut stands as a defining anthem of heavy metal, serving as the opening track on Black Sabbath's 1973 album Paranoid. The song exemplifies the band's signature sound, blending heavy riffs with a driving rhythm that established the genre's template for decades. Written by guitarist Tony Iommi and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, the track features the iconic vocal line 'Supernaut, supernaut, supernaut, supernaut' which has become synonymous with the group's identity. Its aggressive energy and thematic focus on power and destruction resonated deeply with audiences, influencing countless subsequent acts in hard rock and metal. As a cornerstone of the band's discography, Supernaut remains a pivotal recording that solidified Black Sabbath's legacy as pioneers of the heavy metal movement.