Digital Bitch

Black Sabbath's 'Digital Bitch' is a scathing critique of materialism and the superficiality that often accompanies immense wealth. The song paints a vivid picture of a woman who is enveloped in luxury, flaunting her riches and indulging in a life of excess. The lyrics describe her as someone who wears leather to satisfy her desires and throws her wealth around without a second thought. Her father, a 'money machine' who made his fortune from computers, has left her with more money than the narrator has ever seen. Despite her wealth, she is depicted as a 'greedy emotional looter,' suggesting that her riches have not brought her genuine happiness or emotional fulfillment.

The chorus, 'Keep away from the digital bitch,' serves as a warning against getting involved with someone who is so consumed by their wealth and superficial lifestyle. The term 'digital bitch' likely refers to her connection to the digital age and the impersonal, transactional nature of her relationships. She is described as having multiple luxury cars, a grand estate, and throwing lavish parties, yet these are all portrayed as empty gestures meant to celebrate a life that is ultimately unfulfilling. The song suggests that her wealth has isolated her from genuine human connections, as she 'buys poor people just to have around' and treats her lovers as trophies.

The final verses delve deeper into her character, revealing that despite her fame and professional smile, she is deeply unhappy. The narrator switches the TV channel when she appears, indicating that her public persona is as unappealing as her private one. The song concludes with a poignant observation that she 'sings her life to such a different song' and needs 'a loving and dominant master,' implying that her relentless pursuit of wealth and status has left her devoid of true love and direction. Black Sabbath uses this character to critique the hollow nature of materialism and the emotional void it can create.