Children of the Grave Lyrics
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
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!
[Verse 2]
Children of tomorrow live
In the tears that fall today
Will the sunrise of 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!
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 1]
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!
[Verse 2]
Children of tomorrow live
In the tears that fall today
Will the sunrise of 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!
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
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!
[Guitar Solo]
[Whispered Outro]
Children of the grave
Children of the grave
Children of the grave
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!
[Guitar Solo]
[Whispered Outro]
Children of the grave
Children of the grave
Children of the grave
About
Genius Annotation
“Children of the Grave” is a song by Black Sabbath from their 1971 album Master of Reality. The lyrics are about the threat of a nuclear war, which was a very relevant topic during the Cold War in the 70’s. The youth needs to stand against the corrupt politicians and just spread peace and love, or the wars will put an end to the human race. It lyrically continues with the same anti-war themes from “War Pigs” and “Electric Funeral” from Paranoid.
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What did Black Sabbath say about "Children of the Grave"?
Genius Answer
That’s a happy song! My interpretation of that is that, in every generation, there’s a new revolution. Every generation hates something about the current generation. It was our punk song, if you like.
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Credits
Produced By
Written By
Guitar
Drums
Bass
Vocals
Recorded At
Island Studios, London
Release Date
July 21, 1971
Songs That Interpolate Children of the Grave
Children of the Grave Covers
Children of the Grave by Cancer Bats, Children Of The Grave by Black Swamp Water, Children Of The Grave by Racer X, Children of the Grave by Gaslarm, Children of the Grave by Master, Children of the Grave by Amon Amarth, Children Of The Grave by White Zombie, Children of the Grave by Havok & Children of the Grave by Stone Sour
Children of the Grave Live Performances
Iron Man / Children of the Grave [Speak of the Devil] by Ozzy Osbourne, Children of the Grave [The End: Live in Birmingham] by Black Sabbath, Children of the Grave [Live at Hammersmith Odeon] by Black Sabbath, Children of the Grave [Reunion] by Black Sabbath, Children of the Grave [Live Evil] by Black Sabbath, Children of the Grave [Cross Purposes Live] by Black Sabbath, Children of the Grave [Live at Last] by Black Sabbath & Children of the Grave (Live) by Ozzy Osbourne
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