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Artist: Black Sabbath
Track: Lord of This World

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You're searching for your mind don't know where to start
Can't find the key to fit the lock on your heart
You think you know but you are never quite sure
Your soul is ill but you will not find a cure yeah

Your world was made for you by someone above
But you chose evil ways instead of love
You made me master of the world where you exist
The soul I took from you was not even missed yeah

Lord of this world
Evil possessor
Lord of this world
He's your confessor now

You think you're innocent you've nothing to fear
You don't know me you say, but isn't it clear?
You turn to me in all your worldly greed and pride
But will you turn to me when it's your turn to die, yeah
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Black Sabbath – Lord of This World
This song is the sixth track of Black Sabbath’s 3rd studio album Master of Reality from 1971. The lyrics are about how we live in a world where people do evil instead of love
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Lord of This World” by Black Sabbath?
“Lord of This World” by Black Sabbath was written by Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne & Bill Ward.
Q:When did Black Sabbath release “Lord of This World”?
Black Sabbath released “Lord of This World” on July 21, 1971.
Q:When did Black Sabbath release “Orchid/Lord of this World [Reunion]”?
Black Sabbath released “Orchid/Lord of this World [Reunion]” on October 20, 1998.
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