Warning

Black Sabbath's 'Warning' is a song that delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the realization of an inevitable separation. The lyrics, penned by the band, convey a narrative of a person who experiences a premonition or a 'warning' about a doomed relationship. The imagery of a changing sky, thunderclouds, and a shivering sea symbolizes the internal chaos and the foreboding feelings that accompany the protagonist's love interest.

The song's protagonist grapples with strong emotions that were present even before the relationship began ('I was born without you baby / But my feelings were a little bit too strong'). Despite these intense feelings, there is a sense of resignation and helplessness, as the love is not reciprocated ('You never said you love me / And I don't believe you can'). The dream sequence where the protagonist sees their love with another man adds to the sense of betrayal and heartache.

The final verse of 'Warning' captures the essence of despair and sorrow as the protagonist is forced to confront the end of the relationship ('Now the whole wide world is movin' / 'Cause there's iron in my heart'). The metaphor of 'iron in my heart' suggests a heaviness and an inability to move on, while the act of crying signifies the deep pain of parting. The song is a poignant reflection on the struggles of loving someone who does not love you back and the emotional impact of facing that reality.