This is THEE anti-war song. Hard to believe it came out in 1970 and is still relevant today.

Black Sabbath were a socially conscious band while the lunatic fringe were calling them Satan worshipers.

Their music was so heavy and shocking that a lot of people just ignored the lyrics.

It's shocking because it's true. Was written over 53 years ago.

There was an interview with drummer Bill Ward where he spoke about playing this live in the US and seeing the reaction of Vietnam veterans to the song. He was still emotional about it all those years later.

This is the band that invented Heavy Metal. They were the first real “metal” band

As a huge fan of Black Sabbath, and someone who literally travelled the world to see them live, I ALWAYS enjoy seeing peoples reactions to their music. I have heard this song hundreds and hundreds of times, but it’s always fresh when I look at it through other peoples reactions.

The song is about the lyrics and the music. It’s just a fan who made the video. The lyrics are deep as hell.

Ozzy Osbourne was absolutely astounding in his youth wasn't he.

Black Sabbath are the "Godfather(s)" of "heavy" metal. Please keep digging 😉✌S&M Squad! ✊

Their Live in Paris 1970 of this song is mind-blowing. You see Bill Ward beat those drums like they owe him money. And Ozzy is off his chain.

The drums on this track are insane!😮

"Politicians hide themselves away, they only started the war. Why should they go out and fight, they leave that role to the poor."

"Using people just like pawns in chess"

Two amazing quotes from the song. It's an anti war song about Politicians that use people to fight wars for their own gain or for fun. It means nothing to Politicians because they use others and don't fight themselves.

Great reaction guys, there is a few things that make me feel so proud to be English, and Black Sabbath is one of them 🇬🇧💜

What’s so badass is at a Black Sabbath show the whole crowd sings the lyrics and it will give you chills.

Who can replace Ozzie ... NO ONE " Iron man" " Electric Funeral " 🔥🔥 ✌❤🤘

Ozzy Osbourne is one of a kind there will never be another

To think that was over 50 years ago. Some music, never ages.

Bill Ward is such a great drummer.

As great and respected as Sabbath was, I’d say they’ve been underrated.....

Timeless, still holds true decades later ✌️