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 and fight?
They leave that role to the poor

Time will tell on their power minds
Making war just for fun
Treating people just like pawns in chess
Wait 'till their judgment 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 judgment, God is calling
On their knees the war pig's crawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Satan laughing spreads his wings
Oh lord yeah!



Lyrics submitted by Boonechic_21

Track duration: 07:54

"War Pigs" as written by W. Ward F. Iommi

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    General Comment:A lot of people claim this song was written more specifically about the Vietnam War, however it can relate to any war. There's always the elite who want to run the world, yet to this day not one has ever done so... not yet. I can say with no fear that in a not-so-distant future, we'll see this psycho appear and take away what peace there is known. It's off-topic but if you do some research you'll see this world isn't all that it's made out to be. I would propose that you find safety, and faith in what gives you strength and courage. In one day you'll need it
    Flagged brenn21on August 29, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:The war criminals will see theyre day youtube.com/… Dick Chenney who made a killing of off killing from the war and also allowed the corporate privatazation of various aspects of our millitary is now being scrutinized for torture and war profitering. and dont think for a second that the broad and hard to define torture laws cant be bent to include everyday americans either.

    time will tell when they empower minds, making war just for fun
    treating people just like pawns in chess wait till theyre judgement day comes yea.
    Flag anon1984on October 01, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:2 comments in and I already see arguing.

    Wow.
    Flag TOOLrule3on July 03, 2011   Link
  • 0
    Song Meaning:they regret all to late
    Flag marrs666on July 02, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I think it's about cotton candy
    Flag SpaceCowboy247on May 15, 2011   Link
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    My Interpretation:Quite simple, this song talks about how war is a "game" for politicians and world leaders to get more power and money. Politics have nothing to do with it, so I don't know why you lot are arguing about them.
    Flag LITE992on January 10, 2011   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I LOVE this song!
    I think that this song is talking about how polititians (leaders of countries) start the war, but are too cowardly to fight it out themselves, so they send out the poorer people.
    Flag Puckers2811on December 28, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Politicians hide themselves away (system)
    They only started the war
    Why should they go out to fight?
    They leave that role to the poor (the national acrobat)


    Geezer start to explain to himself....we all others know that..it is not hidden! But Gezer wrote it into a famous song! It not so easy as it stands!

    ydrohoos.gr
    Flag madmarxon August 01, 2010   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:ok....2nd lp..
    Geezer try to explain but do not understand what he is fighting.
    Its obvious that war is a bad thing for everyone by anyone.
    but he can't explain the cause...the real cause...

    the next albums will be more analytic.

    to connect..see 'national acrobat' posts and his point of view!

    then may be you explain the Sabbath's point of view of for life.

    If they sign their songs supporting life and love then that life for someones is just like hell !


    ydrohoos.gr
    Flagged madmarxon August 01, 2010   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:this song is fucking awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Flag zoso15128on July 02, 2010   Link

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