Black Sabbath, the pioneering heavy metal band formed in 1968, is often associated with dark and heavy music rather than love songs. Their discography primarily focuses on themes of darkness, occultism, and social commentary. However, there are a few songs in their catalog that have a more romantic or sentimental tone. While not traditional love songs, they explore emotions and relationships in their own unique way. Here are a few Black Sabbath songs that touch on themes of love and relationships:
1- Walk Away
2- Changes
This song, featured on their 1972 album “Vol. 4,” is one of Black Sabbath’s most well-known songs with a softer, introspective vibe. It reflects on the changes and challenges in life and relationships, expressing a sense of longing and vulnerability.
3- Country Girl
Fell in love with a country girl, morning sunshine
She was up from a nether world, just to bust another soul
Her eyes were an endless flame, holy lightning
Desire with a special name, made to snatch your soul away, yeah
4- N.I.B.
5- Sabbra Cadabra
6- The warning
you never said you love me
and I don’t believe you can
’cause I saw you in a dream
and you were with another man
You looked so cool and casual
and I tried to look the same
But now I’ve got to know ya
tell me who am I to blame?
I was born without you, baby
but my feelings were a little bit too strong
7- She’s Gone
From their 1976 album “Technical Ecstasy,” this song showcases a more melodic side of Black Sabbath. It tells a story of lost love and the pain of a broken relationship, with lyrics that evoke a sense of heartache.
You said you’d always love me, all of my life
And then you said your last goodbye, yeah, goodbye
Why the sudden change, why all the lies?
I should have seen it in your eyesThe endless hours of heartache, waiting for you
My summer love has turned to rain, all the pain
The silent emptiness of one sided love
My life means nothing now you’re gone, ooh my baby
8-Symptom of the Universe
9-No Stranger To Love
10- Planet Caravan
