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⚫ | "The Wizard" is about a wizard who uses his magic to encourage people he encounters. In a 2005 interview with Metal Sludge, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler said the song's lyrics were influenced by the wizard Gandalf from [[w:c:lotr|The Lord of the Rings]]. It was also believed to be about the band's drug dealer at the time. |
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⚫ | "The Wizard" is about a wizard who uses his magic to encourage people he encounters. In a 2005 interview with Metal Sludge, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler said the song's lyrics were influenced by the wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. It was also believed to be about the band's drug dealer at the time. |
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== Lyrics == |
== Lyrics == |
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+ | '''''NOTE: A fan pointed out that they got an Ozzy tour book and saw the picture of the original lyrics to "The Wizard" with the lyrics saying "long gray cloak" instead of "funny clothes". Those lyrics are confirmed and therefore they'll be added.''''' |
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Misty morning, clouds in the sky |
Misty morning, clouds in the sky |
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Without warning, a wizard walks by |
Without warning, a wizard walks by |
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Casting his shadow, weaving his spell |
Casting his shadow, weaving his spell |
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Long gray cloak, twinkling bell |
Long gray cloak, twinkling bell |
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Never talking |
Never talking |
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Just keeps walking |
Just keeps walking |
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Spreading his magic |
Spreading his magic |
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Evil power disappears |
Evil power disappears |
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Demons worry when the wizard is near |
Demons worry when the wizard is near |
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He turns tears into joy |
He turns tears into joy |
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Everyone's happy when the wizard walks by |
Everyone's happy when the wizard walks by |
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Never talking |
Never talking |
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Just keeps walking |
Just keeps walking |
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Spreading his magic |
Spreading his magic |
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Sun is shining, clouds have gone by |
Sun is shining, clouds have gone by |
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All the people give a happy sigh |
All the people give a happy sigh |
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He has passed by, giving his sign |
He has passed by, giving his sign |
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Left all the people feeling so fine |
Left all the people feeling so fine |
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Never talking |
Never talking |
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Just keeps walking |
Just keeps walking |
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Spreading his magic |
Spreading his magic |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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− | * The original title of the song was called ''"The Sign of The Sorcerer" '' according to a fan that got a tour book from The |
+ | * The original title of the song was called ''"The Sign of The Sorcerer" '' according to a fan that got a tour book from The [[w:c:ozzyosbourne:Blizzard of Ozz Tour|Blizzard of Ozz tour]]. |
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Revision as of 16:29, 20 July 2020
The Wizard is the second track from Black Sabbath's self-titled debut album. The track was written by all four band members and it was released as a single in France.
About
"The Wizard" is about a wizard who uses his magic to encourage people he encounters. In a 2005 interview with Metal Sludge, Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler said the song's lyrics were influenced by the wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. It was also believed to be about the band's drug dealer at the time.
Lyrics
NOTE: A fan pointed out that they got an Ozzy tour book and saw the picture of the original lyrics to "The Wizard" with the lyrics saying "long gray cloak" instead of "funny clothes". Those lyrics are confirmed and therefore they'll be added.
Misty morning, clouds in the sky
Without warning, a wizard walks by
Casting his shadow, weaving his spell
Long gray cloak, twinkling bell
Never talking
Just keeps walking
Spreading his magic
Evil power disappears
Demons worry when the wizard is near
He turns tears into joy
Everyone's happy when the wizard walks by
Never talking
Just keeps walking
Spreading his magic
Sun is shining, clouds have gone by
All the people give a happy sigh
He has passed by, giving his sign
Left all the people feeling so fine
Never talking
Just keeps walking
Spreading his magic
Trivia
- The original title of the song was called "The Sign of The Sorcerer" according to a fan that got a tour book from The Blizzard of Ozz tour.
References
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Black Sabbath • The Wizard • Behind the Wall of Sleep • N.I.B. • Evil Woman • Sleeping Village • Warning • Wicked World |