A Hard Road
Black Sabbath · Symptom Of The Universe: Black Sabbath 1970 - 1978 [2002]
World still turns as Father Time looks on
On and on
Children playing, dreamers praying
Laughter turns to tear as love has gone
Has it gone?
Oh, it's a hard road
Oh, it's a hard road
Whirlwind churning, lovers learning
On this path of life we can't back down
Is it wrong?
Widows weeping, babies sleeping
Life becomes the singer and the song
Sing along
Oh, it's a hard road
Carry your own load
Why make the hard road?
Why can't we be friends?
No need to hurry
We'll meet in the end
Why make the hard road?
Why can't we be friends?
No need to worry
Let's sing it again
Brother's sharing, mother's caring
Nightime falling victim to the dawn
Shadows small
Days are crawling, time is calling
To the Earth that not that life has gone
Love line drawn
Oh, it's a hard road
Carry your own load
Oh, it's a hard road
Oh, it's a hard road...
We're living in sorrow, we're living the best
And look to the future, 'cause life goes together now
We're living in sorrow, we're living the best
And look to the future, 'cause life goes together now
We're living in sorrow, we're living the best
And look to the future, 'cause life goes together now...
A Hard Road
A Hard Road stands as a compelling song in Black Sabbath's expansive discography, showcasing the band's signature heavy metal sound during their formative years. Recorded in the early 1970s, the track reflects the group's ability to blend dark, brooding atmospheres with driving rhythms that defined the genre. While often overshadowed by their most famous singles, this recording demonstrates the depth of their creative output beyond standard hits. The song captures the raw energy and thematic weight characteristic of Ozzy Osbourne's vocal delivery and Tony Iommi's distinctive guitar work. As part of their broader catalogue, it offers listeners a glimpse into the band's evolving musical landscape during a period of intense productivity and stylistic experimentation.