Osbourne's total album sales from his years in Black Sabbath, combined with his solo work, are over 100 million. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band. He has been honoured with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars. At the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, he received the Global Icon Award. In 2015, Osbourne received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
In the early 2000s, Osbourne became a reality television star, appearing as himself in the MTV reality show The Osbournes alongside wife and manager Sharon and two of their three children, Kelly and Jack. He co-stars with Jack and Kelly in the television series Ozzy & Jack's World Detour. The show's third season debuted in June 2018.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzy_Osbourne
Studio albums
Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
Diary of a Madman (1981)
Bark at the Moon (1983)
The Ultimate Sin (1986)
No Rest for the Wicked (1988)
No More Tears (1991)
Ozzmosis (1995)
Down to Earth (2001)
Under Cover (2005)
Black Rain (2007)
Scream (2010)
Ordinary Man (2020)
Patient Number 9 (2022)
Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics
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Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
And forget how to hate
Mental wounds not healing
Life's a bitter shame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Let's go
I've listened to preachers
I've listened to fools
I've watched all the dropouts
Who make their own rules
One person conditioned to rule and control
The media sells it and you live the role
Mental wounds still screaming
Driving me insane
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I know that things are going wrong for me
You gotta listen to my words, yeah
Heirs of a cold war
That's what we've become
Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
Crazy, I just cannot bear
I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
Mental wounds not healing
Who and what's to blame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
(Ha ha ha, bitch!)
The lyrics of Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train begin with a maniacal laughter, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The song talks about the world and how crazy it is with people living their lives as foes. It refers to the need for love rather than hate; it is never too late to learn how to love. The subsequent lyrics deal with mental wounds that do not heal and show the singer's frustration with the world. He has watched preachers, fools, and the media, who sell one person's conditioned rule to control others. This issue drives him insane, and he feels he is going off the rails on a crazy train.
The song then talks about the narrator inheriting troubles as he is an heir of a cold war; he is mentally numb and cannot bear to live with something that is not fair. The mental wounds are still not healing, and he is not sure who or what is to blame. The final part of the song has an almost taunting laughter, which seems to indicate a sense of resignation and acceptance of the craziness that permeates the world.
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Everyone is invited to board this 'crazy train,' which is a metaphor for the chaotic journey of life. The laughter is either a sign of excitement or madness.
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
An expression of anxiety or dread about the upcoming journey on this train.
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Life is unpredictable, chaotic and at times irrational, but it's the only way it can be.
Millions of people living as foes
People tend to view each other as enemies, reinforcing the emotional and psychological distances between them.
Maybe it's not too late
There is still time to make amends and promote unity and love rather than hate in humanity.
To learn how to love
The importance of the power of love and how it can break down barriers and build bridges between neighbors.
And forget how to hate
The need to let go of negative emotions, grudges, and prejudices for emotional and mental well-being.
Mental wounds not healing
The harmful and traumatic experiences of the past continue to impact and distress the present and future of a person.
Life's a bitter shame
Life is filled with hard times, sorrow, and injustice, such that it seems almost impossible to live a peaceful and happy life.
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The person singing has lost all sanity, has become overwhelmed by the pain they are feeling and is now about to lose control, which ultimately will result in internal or external destruction.
I've listened to preachers
The person singing has tried to seek guidance and counseling from religious figures and spiritual leaders yet they feel unfulfilled or unsupported.
I've listened to fools
The singer has also listened to people who claim to have answers to their problems but who are ultimately making things worse.
I've watched all the dropouts
The singer is mocking and learning from others who have given up or given in.
Who make their own rules
The singer has observed people who have created their own way of life, defying societal norms, customs, and tradition.
One person conditioned to rule and control
The education system and media teach a few to control and direct the lives of many, fueling a cycle that supports the powerful few at the cost of the rest of society.
The media sells it and you live the role
The news, social media, and entertainment industries can influence how people perceive an issue, how they act, and which identity they take on, making them feel like helpless puppets being controlled by the media.
Mental wounds still screaming
The deep pain and trauma of the past still resonate and have not been dealt with.
Driving me insane
The weight of mental damage is becoming unbearable, making a person lose touch with reality and themselves.
I know that things are going wrong for me
The person singing understands that everything is falling apart, but there seems to be no way to control it to stop it from happening.
You gotta listen to my words, yeah
The singer pleads for people to hear their words, which they feel encapsulate the feelings of many going through a similar emotional journey.
Heirs of a cold war
The inheritors of the Cold War, especially those born after it, are left with the psychological scarring, long-standing tensions and the hostile relationships the pinnacle of the Cold War left in its wake.
That's what we've become
The collective scar in their minds generates higher instances of fear, anxiety, hate, and conflict, instead of working together or resolving conflicts across the globe.
Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
Society has passed down the problems and issues of the past generation, and they are overwhelming and causing a significant psychological impact on the current generation.
Crazy, I just cannot bear
The singer feels overcome and powerless to cope with the chaotic and painful reality of the world they are living in.
I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
Life is generally full of problems, injustices, and pains, which an individual may be experiencing disproportionately, making them feel that they have been treated unfairly.
Who and what's to blame
The singer questions who we can blame or what we can blame for the insanity and chaos we see around us, imploring for a solution before the madness becomes too much.
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The song suggests that insanity and chaos are illusions that people create, and it feels like it is causing the singer to go crazy.
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The last line of the song reiterates the person's belief that they are experiencing a painful and tumultuous journey, and there is no getting off any time soon.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Robert Daisley
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Alex
LYRICS:
All aboard Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love
And forget how to hate
Mental wounds not healing
Life's a bitter shame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Let's go
I've listened to preachers
I've listened to fools
I've watched all the dropouts
Who make their own rules
One person conditioned to rule and control
The media sells it, and you live the role
Mental wounds still screaming
Driving me insane
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I know that things are going wrong for me
You gotta listen to my words, yeah
Heirs of a cold war
That's what we've become
Inheriting troubles, I'm mentally numb
Crazy, I just cannot bear
I'm living with something that just isn't fair
Mental wounds not healing
Who and what's to blame?
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
The ledge, ha-ha, the edge
Indifferent Centrist
@Mashed Potatoes You obviously don't know which book of the Bible that's in, nor do you know what else is prohibited there. It's the book of Leviticus, which also prohibits:
-Shaving
-Tattoos
-Eating pork
-Eating shellfish
-Harvesting the edge of your field
-Planting two different crops in a single field
-Wearing mixed fibers
The reason you're in the wrong is that you pay attention to one part of it, but completely ignore (you usually don't even know) what else the book of Leviticus says.
Your beliefs are your own business, but if you want to call yourself a Christian, there are 3 parts of the Bible you must read:
1) The parts you understand
2) The parts you agree with
3) The rest of the goddamn thing
20XX
Out of all the musicians in the world, Ozzy Osbourne is definitely one of them.
20XX
@EnderBlazex271 thanks
jacob casmus
@M K Whoooosshhh
Данил Норцов
@DontNoahLot nnnm
EnderBlazex271
@20XX nice pfp
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kpopstuff
It is obvious how amazing Randy Rhodes guitar work is on this track. But what often gets overlooked is how brilliant that Ozzy is as a lyricist. People often make fun of Ozzy and his incoherent manner of speaking, but if you really take time to read the lyrics that he's written through the years you can truly appreciate the depth and genius of his work as a song writer and poet. That aspect of his talent, in my opinion, has been grossly overlooked.
Kylie Cust
100% agree
Doperooni
It all depends on if you listened to him before or after that damned reality show.
Skimitaris
Impressive. Coming from someone who's into k-pop.