Heaven And Hell

Black Sabbath's 'Heaven And Hell' is a song that delves into the philosophical and metaphysical musings about the nature of good and evil, and the duality of existence. The lyrics, penned by bassist Geezer Butler, are a reflection on the choices we make and the consequences that follow. The song suggests that actions are not inherently good or evil, but rather it is the intention and the outcome that define them. The line 'The devil is never a maker, the less that you give, you're a taker' implies that selfishness and not contributing to the greater good is akin to evil.

The song also touches on the cyclical nature of life and the pursuit of understanding. 'The ending is just the beginning' suggests that what we perceive as the end is often just a new start, and that the closer we get to understanding life, the more we realize that much of it is an illusion or a dream. This is further emphasized in the lines 'Well if it seems to be real, it's illusion, for every moment of truth, there's confusion in life.' The song implies that reality is often not what it seems and that truth is frequently obscured by life's complexities.

Finally, 'Heaven And Hell' critiques the societal structures that manipulate perceptions and values. The lyrics 'The world is full of kings and queens, who blind your eyes and steal your dreams' suggest that those in power often distort the truth for their own benefit. The song encourages listeners to seek their own truth and to be wary of being misled by those who may appear to be authoritative figures. The recurring theme of 'heaven and hell' throughout the song serves as a metaphor for the extremes of human experience and the moral choices that everyone must navigate.