Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics

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.