Behind the Wall of Sleep [Past Lives] Black Sabbath

"Behind the Wall of Sleep" by Black Sabbath, released in 1970, is a #Rock song exploring themes of dreams, consciousness, and the afterlife. The lyrics reflect a journey through sleep and alternate realities, with a haunting narrative. Musically, it features heavy guitar riffs and eerie melodies, contributing to its dark atmosphere. The song has influenced the heavy metal genre, showcasing Sabbath's pioneering sound.

[Verse 1]
Visions cupped within the flower
Deadly petals with strange power
Faces shine a deadly smile
Look upon you at your trial
Chill that numbs from head to toe
Icy sun with frosty glow
Words that glow read to your sorrow
Words that go read, "no tomorrow"

[Bridge]
Feel your spirit rise with the breeze
Feel your body falling to its knees
Take your wall of remorse
Turns your body to a corpse
Turns your body to a corpse
Turns your body to a corpse
Sleeping wall of remorse
Turns your body to a corpse

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 2]
Now from darkness, there springs light
Wall of sleep is cool and bright
Wall of sleep is lying broken
Sun shines in, you have awoken

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