A National Acrobat (2009 - Remaster) Lyrics
Black Sabbath
Lyrics
A National Acrobat
I am the world that hides
The universal secret of all time
Destruction of the empty spaces
Is my one and only crime
I've lived a thousand times
I found out what it means to be believed
The thoughts and images
The unborn child that never was conceived
When little worlds collide
I'm trapped inside my embryonic cell
And flashing memories
Are cast into the never ending well
The name that scorns the face
The child that never sees the cause of man
The deathly darkness that
Belies the fate of those who never ran
Well I know its hard for you
To know the reason why
And I know you'll understand
More when it's time to die
Don't believe the life you have
Will be the only one
You have to let your body sleep
To let your soul live on
Love has given life to you
And now it's your concern
Unseen eyes of inner life
Will make your soul return
Still I look but not to touch
The seeds of life are sown
Curtain of the future falls
The secret stays unknown
Just remember love is life
And hate is living death
Treat your life for what it's worth
And live for every breath
Looking back I've lived and learned
But now I'm wondering
Here I wait and only guess
What this next life will bring
Song & Lyrics Facts
Black Sabbath's "A National Acrobat" is a classic hard rock anthem released in 1973 on their album, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. Written by the band's legendary frontman Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler, it features some of the most iconic lyrics to come out of the early 70s heavy metal scene.
The song was remastered and re-released in 2009 as part of Black Sabbath's Deluxe Edition series, allowing fans to experience one of their all-time favorite songs with improved sound quality. With its driving riffs and memorable chorus, “A National Acrobat” remains an essential part of any Black Sabbath fan’s music collection.