War Pigs

[Maine-ah]

Generals gathered in their masses,
just like witches at black masses.
Evil minds that plot destruction,
sorcerers of death's construction.
In the fields the bodies burning,
as the war machine keeps turning.
Death and hatred to mankind,
poisoning their brainwashed minds.
Oh lord, yeah!

Politicians hide themselves away.
They only started the war.
Why should they go out to fight?
They leave that role to the poor, yeah.

Time will tell on their power minds,
making war just for fun.
Treating people just like pawns in chess,
wait till their judgement day comes, yeah.

Now in darkness world stops turning,
ashes where the bodies burning.
No more War Pigs have the power,
Hand of God has struck the hour.
Day of judgement, God is calling,
on their knees the war pigs crawling.
Begging mercies for their sins,
Satan, laughing, spreads his wings.
Oh lord, yeah!
--Black Sabbath, War Pigs

[Nihil]

1. Probably worth pointing out ...

... that despite its relevance today, this song was written c.1970.

Some things just don't change do they?

(Thanks for posting the lyrics! :hi: )

[Maine-ah]

9. yes, you're correct, I should have mentioned the year it was

written and how relevant it is to today's world.

Ozzy's version does nothing for me, but I do enjoy Faith No More's re-make, which stays true to the original. While I was looking for the lyrics, I found this link...

http://www.bushflash.com/warpig.html

[NewJeffCT]

2. I love that song

and, as the above poster pointed it, it is more appropriate than ever these days.

[kick-ass-bob]

3. I just heard the live version last night on the radio.

classic song.

[Algorem]

4. Truly great,but no cowbell.NO cowbell?

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

5. The only use for cowbells in Ozzy's world would be

for pissing in, I think.

[Algorem]

6. That.BASTARD.

[Deep13]

8. St. Walken, pray for him!

[Deep13]

7. Guess what!

I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cow bell!

[Maine-ah]

10. well, just cause

I am shamlessly kicking. :)