🔥"Africana" Afternoon

I was seventeen and Black Sabbath played the first Album before release and I was the only audience and dancing alone with Ozzy in the Music Club AFRICANA . Yes it's truth !!! After three days they had to leave because they played to loud . 🔥 "Africana" Afternoon I was seventeen, a shadow in the "Africana" light Two shows a day, the amps were shaking like a rising fight The room was empty, but the riffs were burning through my spine Too heavy for the people, but it felt like it was made for mine Ozzy on the mic, laughing as I lost control He knew those songs would carve their names into my soul And I danced alone in the afternoon Like a wildfire in an empty room The world outside said the sound was “too much” But the drums hit hard and I felt the touch Of something real, something raw, something true "Africana" afternoon — I was born in that heavy groove They played the tracks exactly like the record months ahead Twelve hours in the studio, but I heard them first instead The bar was full of whisky, smoke, and cheers for every beat While I was going wild, the floor was trembling under my feet Ozzy grinned at me, the kid who couldn’t stand still But I was dancing like the world was bending to my will And I danced alone in the afternoon Like a wildfire in an empty room The world outside said the sound was “too much” But the drums hit hard and I felt the touch Of something real, something raw, something true "Africana" afternoon — I was born in that heavy groove When the drummer took his solo The others raised their glasses high Whisky voices in the shadows While the thunder split the sky I was spinning, I was burning I was seventeen and free And the heavy world they feared Was the only home for me Yeah, I danced alone in the afternoon No crowd, no fear, just the metal moon Too heavy for the town, too loud for their ears But it carried me through all the years Something real, something raw, something true "Africana" afternoon — I’m still dancing back to you Lyrics & Concept ©️ 2026 HM53 (Strangedt), CH 💫 Epilog..... Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album in 13.02.1970 was significant for establishing heavy metal as a distinct genre. The album’s dark themes and heavy guitar riffs set a new musical direction, influencing countless artists. It introduced a unique sound characterized by slower tempos and ominous lyrics, which became hallmarks of heavy metal. The album’s release marked a pivotal moment in music history, solidifying Black Sabbath’s role as pioneers of the genre. ================================================== [Intro] [Instrumental] [Verse 1] I was seventeen In the Africana haze Midday shadows dancing In a smoky blaze Two shows a day And the amps screamed loud Too heavy for the silence Too dark for the crowd [Pre-Chorus] The room was empty But the sound was alive Every riff cut deep Like a blade inside [Chorus] And I danced alone In the afternoon Under a burning Metal moon They said the sound Was far too loud But I felt the power Without a crowd Something raw Something dark Something true Africana afternoon I was born in doom [Verse 2] They played the future Before its time Every note Like a warning sign Whisky shadows And voices low But I was caught In the undertow [Pre-Chorus] The floor was shaking Under my feet Heart in rhythm With that heavy beat [Chorus] And I danced alone In the afternoon Under a burning Metal moon They said the sound Was far too loud But I felt the power Without a crowd Something raw Something dark Something true Africana afternoon I was born in doom [Instrumental] [Drum Solo] [Bridge] Ozzy smiled As I lost control Said those songs Would live inside my soul [Breakdown] Slower now Heavier now No fear No crowd Just a darker tune Too heavy for the town Too loud to stay Three days later They went away [Final Chorus] And I danced alone In the afternoon No fear No crowd Just a darker tune Under a burning moon Too heavy for the town Too loud to stay Something raw Something dark Something true Africana afternoon Still calling you [Outro] [Instrumental]