I Want It More
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics
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It's sane and then a freak show,
It's all we have until it's all gone (all gone)
A split second can last forever,
No fortune can make it better,
One heartbeat just until the last one (last one)
Don't slow down, only faster,
Knock yourself out; doesn't matter,
Anything to get what you want
How much can you get now?
What's the cost?
Tell me, was it everything you wanted,
Everything you wanted?
How much is enough now?
What was lost?
Tell me, was it everything you wanted?
Everything you want, I want it more
I want it more
Our destiny connected,
Invited, unexpected,
Life isn't fair, but still it goes on (goes on)
We all live and we all die,
Say hello then say goodbye,
The sun will set until the next dawn (next dawn)
Inch by inch over old bones,
Shaking hands with the dead souls,
You make your deal and the weight grows,
Anything to get what you want
How much can you get now?
What's the cost?
Tell me, was it everything you wanted,
Everything you wanted?
How much is enough now?
What was lost?
Tell me, was it everything you wanted?
Everything you want, I want it more
Rung by rung on the ladder,
Don't slow down, only faster,
Knock yourself out; doesn't matter,
Anything to get what you want
How much can you get now?
What's the cost?
Tell me, was it everything you wanted,
Everything you wanted?
How much is enough now?
What was lost?
Tell me, was it everything you wanted?
Everything you want, I want it more
The lyrics to Ozzy Osbourne's "I Want It More" explore the fleeting nature of life and the constant pursuit for success and material gain. The first verse describes the impermanence of life, where it can be sane one moment and then a freak show the next. The chorus emphasizes the idea that anything can be gained but at a cost. The price may not always be worth the gain.
The second verse alludes to the inevitability of death and the realization that we cannot take anything with us. The line "shaking hands with the dead souls" suggests that the singer is willing to make deals, even at the expense of their own morality, to attain their desires. The chorus repeats the questions about what has been lost and whether the gain was worth it, emphasizing the insatiable desire for more.
The song's overall message is that life is short and unpredictable, and we often sacrifice too much in pursuit of our goals. The ladder metaphor throughout the song symbolizes the climb to success, but the costs incurred along the way can result in an imbalanced life. The song warns against giving in to the temptation of wanting more and losing sight of what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is not eternal,
Life is finite and limited.
It's sane and then a freak show,
Life can be predictable and then suddenly chaotic.
It's all we have until it's all gone (all gone)
Life is what we have and will eventually end.
A split second can last forever,
Moments can feel eternal and significant.
No fortune can make it better,
Money cannot fix or improve everything.
One heartbeat just until the last one (last one)
Life is from the first heartbeat until the last.
Rung by rung on the ladder (ladder),
Success takes time and effort, step by step.
Don't slow down, only faster,
Keep pushing yourself and don't lose momentum.
Knock yourself out; doesn't matter,
Give it your all, no matter the cost.
Anything to get what you want
Go to great lengths to achieve your goals.
How much can you get now?
What is the extent of what you can achieve?
What's the cost?
What is the price you pay to achieve what you want?
Tell me, was it everything you wanted,
Did achieving your goal bring you complete satisfaction?
How much is enough now?
When do you reach a point of satisfaction?
What was lost?
What did you have to sacrifice to achieve your goal?
Our destiny connected,
Our fate is intertwined and shared.
Invited, unexpected,
Some events in life are planned while others are not.
Life isn't fair, but still it goes on (goes on)
Life can be unjust and cruel, but it continues.
We all live and we all die,
Death is the ultimate outcome for all living beings.
Say hello then say goodbye,
Life is a cycle of beginnings and endings.
The sun will set until the next dawn (next dawn)
Life continues forward, even after struggling through tough times.
Inch by inch over old bones,
Success takes time and requires moving past past failures.
Shaking hands with the dead souls,
Acknowledging and learning from past mistakes and failures.
You make your deal and the weight grows,
The cost of success and achievement can take a toll.
How much is enough now?
What is the limit of satisfaction from achievement?
Tell me, was it everything you wanted?
Did the end result bring complete fulfillment?
Everything you want, I want it more
Aspirations and desires can be competitive and consuming.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ADAM WAKEMAN, JOHN OSBOURNE, KEVIN CHURKO
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