Johnny Blade Lyrics
Black Sabbath
Lyrics
Tortured and twisted, he walks the streets alone
People avoid him, they know the street's his own
Cold blade of silver, his eyes they burn so wild
Mean as a tiger, society's own child
Those who try to burn him pay
You don't do that to Johnny Blade
He's the meanest guy around his town
One look and he will cut you down
Johnny Blade, Johnny Blade
Life has no meaning, and Death's his only friend
Will fate surprise him, where will he meet his end?
He feels so bitter, yes he's so full of hate
To die in the gutter, I guess that's Johnny's fate
Rivals all across the land
He kills them with his knife in hand
He's the meanest guy around his town
One look and he will cut you down
Johnny Blade, Johnny Blade
Johnny Blade, Johnny Blade
Well you know that Johnny's a spider
And his web is the city at night
He's a victim of modern frustration
That's the reason he's so ready to fight
He's the one that should be afraid
What will happen to you, Johnny Blade?
Oh he knows his future's decided
And he ain't gonna change it, no way
He was born to die in the gutter
He'll keep fighting 'till the end of his days
Been alone all through his life
His only friend is a switchblade knife
He's the one who should be afraid
What will happen to you, Johnny Blade?
You fool the people
Who's fooling who?
It's time to listen
Who's fool are you?
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Johnny Blade" is a song by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released on their 1980 album Heaven and Hell. The song was written by Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums).
It has been described as having "a slow, brooding feel", with lyrics about a man who sets out to take revenge for his father's death. The song is one of the most popular from the Heaven and Hell album, which was released on April 25th, 1980 and is considered a classic in the genre of heavy metal music. It helped establish Dio as a powerful vocalist in the world of metal and featured some of Iommi’s best guitar work. The lyrics were praised for their depth and insight into the human condition, making it an enduring fan favorite.