This song was most inspired by the Egyptian Saint Anthony (251-356), who developed Christian monasticism, leading the ascetic life of a hermit in the desert, in an endeavor to rid himself of the temptation to sin and attain spiritual peace and oneness with God.
Tony Iommi himself was going through...
[Verse 1]
There's a vision in the sands
Rising from the ancient past
Crying, "Let my spirit go"
Lead my burning soul to rest
[Chorus]
Hear the sound of distant ages
It's the call of the seventh star
The call of the seventh star
[Verse 2]
There's no shelter from the heat
There's no mercy from this land
Hear a thousand chanting souls
Waiting judgement from God's hand
[Chorus]
Hear the sound of distant ages
It's the call of the seventh star
The call of the seventh star
Hear the sound of fallen angels
It's the call of the seventh star
The call of the seventh star
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
The pyramids will fall
Turn to dust before the sun
And the star will rise again
Until destiny is done
[Chorus]
Hear the sound of distant ages
It's the call of the seventh star
The call of the seventh star
Hear the sound of fallen angels
It's the call of the seventh star
The call of the seventh star
The call of the seventh star
The call of the seventh star
Seventh Star was written by Geoff Nicholls & Jeff Glixman & Tony Iommi & Glenn Hughes.
Seventh Star was produced by Jeff Glixman.
Black Sabbath released Seventh Star on Tue Jan 28 1986.