N.I.B.
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"N.I.B." is a song released by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It first appeared as the fourth track on the band's self-titled debut album. The lyrics are in the first person from the point of view of Lucifer. Bassist Geezer Butler, who composed the song's lyrics, has said that "the song was about the devil falling in love and totally changing, becoming a good person."
Infobox
Released
13 February 1970 (1970-02-13)
Studio
Regent Sounds (London)
Genre
Heavy metal
Length
6:07
Label
Vertigo
Songwriters
Geezer Butler Tony Iommi Ozzy Osbourne Bill Ward
Producer
Rodger Bain
Tables
Certifications for "N.I.B." · Certifications
New Zealand (RMNZ)
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Region
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
15,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- AllMusichttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/black-sabbath-mn0000771438/biography
- Quote from the 1992 documentary The Black Sabbath Story: Volume One.
- "FAQ version 2.0"http://www.black-sabbath.com/faq/faq11.htm#faq11040
- Billboardhttps://www.billboard.com/artist/primus/chart-history/rtt/
- "New Zealand single certifications – Black Sabbath – N.I.B."https://www.radioscope.co.nz/2024/00/00/single-cert-search/