N.I.B.

"N.I.B."
Song by Black Sabbath
from the album Black Sabbath
Released13 February 1970 (1970-02-13)
GenreHeavy metal
Length6:07
LabelVertigo
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Rodger Bain
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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."