War Pigs
| "War Pigs" | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cover by Weezer | ||
| Writer(s) | Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward | |
| Status | Officially released (live bootlegs) | |
| Live debut | March 1, 2001 in Charlotte, NC | |
"War Pigs" is a 1970 heavy metal song by Black Sabbath
Contents
Appearances
- Live in Camden, New Jersey (official bootleg) (2009)
- Live in Washington, D.C. (official bootleg) (2009)
- Live in Kansas City, Missouri (official bootleg) (2009)
- Live in Denver, Colorado (official bootleg) (2009)
- Live in Seattle, Washington (official bootleg) (2009)
- Live in Sacramento, California (official bootleg) (2009)
- Live in San Diego, California (official bootleg) (2009)
- Live in Irvine, California (official bootleg) (2009)
Overview
The song has been performed live by Weezer on many occasions. It was first covered on March 1, 2001 during the encore of a concert in Charlotte, North Carolina. The cover appeared as the opening song for many shows during the 2009 Bleezer Tour. The song's lead vocals are often performed by Brian Bell and Pat Wilson.
Audio
September 16, 2009 performance at a concert in San Diego, California. The cover lasts for about two minutes before transitioning into "Hash Pipe".
Lyrics
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
Oh lord, yeah
Politicians hide themselves away
They only started the war
Why should they go out to fight?
They leave that role to the poor, yeah
Time will tell on their power minds
Making war just for fun
Treating people just like pawns in chess
Wait till their judgement day comes, yeah
Now in darkness, world stops turning
Ashes where their bodies burning
No more war pigs have the power
Hand of God has struck the hour
Day of judgement, God is calling
On their knees, the war pigs crawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Satan laughing, spreads his wings
Oh lord, yeah
