N.I.B.
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| Song by Black Sabbath | ||
| from the album Black Sabbath | ||
| Released | February 13, 1970 (UK) June 1, 1970 (U.S.) |
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| Genre | Heavy Metal | |
| Length | 6:07 | |
| Label | Vertigo (UK) Warner Bros. Records (US) |
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| Writer(s) | Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward | |
| Producer(s) | Rodger Bain | |
| Black Sabbath track listing | ||
| "The Wizard" (2) |
"N.I.B." (3) |
"Wicked World" (4) |
"N.I.B." is a song released by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It first appeared as the fourth track on the band's 1970 album, Black Sabbath. The lyrics are in the first person from the point of view of Lucifer. Some claim that it's about Lucifer seducing the listener. Not Geezer Butler."The song was about the devil falling in love and totally changing becoming a good person." quote from the DVD "The Black Sabbath Story: Volume One"
"N.I.B." begins with a bass solo by Geezer Butler called "Bassically". It involves the use of wah-wah on his bass.
The title was created after it was noted that drummer Bill Ward's beard resembled the nib of a fountain pen. The periods after each letter were created to make the title seem more mysterious.[citation needed]
When Ronnie James Dio joined the band, the title became an acronym, standing for "Nativity In Black".
There are two Black Sabbath tribute albums named Nativity in Black, based on the acronym.
Many bands, including Type O Negative, Ugly Kid Joe, Acid Drinkers and Pitchshifter, have covered the song. Osbourne and Primus recorded the song for Nativity in Black II. This version also appears in Osbourne's boxed set Prince of Darkness. The main riff is also played at the start of "Strange Ways" by Megadeth.
[edit] Writing Credits
- Guitar – Tony Iommi
- Bass guitar, lyrics – Geezer Butler
- Drums – Bill Ward
- Lyrics, harmonica – Ozzy Osbourne
[edit] Lyrics
Oh yeah!
Some people say my love cannot be true
Please believe me, my love, and I'll show you
I will give you those things you thought unreal
The sun, the moon, the stars all bear my seal
Oh yeah!
Follow me now and you will not regret
Leaving the life you led before we met
You are the first to have this love of mine
Forever with me 'till the end of time
Your love for me has just got to be real
Before you know the way I'm going to feel
I'm going to feel
I'm going to feel
Oh yeah!
Now I have you with me, under my power
Our love grows stronger now with every hour
Look into my eyes, you will see who I am
My name is Lucifer, please take my hand
Oh yeah!
Follow me now and you will not regret
Leaving the life you led before we met
You are the first to have this love of mine
Forever with me 'till the end of time
Your love for me has just got to be real
Before you know the way I'm going to feel
I'm going to feel
I'm going to feel
Oh yeah!
Now I have you with me, under my power
Our love grows stronger now with every hour
Look into my eyes, you will see who I am
My name is Lucifer, please take my hand
