Evil Eye

Black Sabbath's 'Evil Eye' delves into the unsettling experience of being under the scrutiny of a malevolent presence. The song's protagonist feels the intense and invasive gaze of a woman who seems to possess an 'evil eye,' a concept rooted in various cultures as a look believed to bring bad luck or harm. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this woman's dual nature, with a 'face of an angel' but a 'stare of a devil inside,' suggesting a deceptive exterior hiding a sinister intent.

The chorus, 'I got hell looking up, heaven looking down,' juxtaposes the conflicting forces at play. The protagonist feels trapped between these opposing realms, with the woman's evil eye acting as a conduit for this torment. The repeated plea to be freed from the woman with the evil eye underscores the desperation and helplessness felt by the protagonist. This sense of entrapment is further emphasized in the lines, 'Trapped inside my dreams I know you're there,' indicating that the influence of the evil eye extends beyond the physical realm into the psychological and emotional.

The song's dark and brooding atmosphere is characteristic of Black Sabbath's style, known for their pioneering role in heavy metal and their exploration of themes like fear, evil, and the supernatural. 'Evil Eye' taps into the primal fear of being watched and judged, a fear that transcends cultural boundaries and resonates on a deeply human level. The song's repetitive and haunting refrain of 'Evil Eye' serves to reinforce the inescapable nature of this malevolent force, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of unease.