Bloodbath In Paradise
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics
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And the family made house calls. If you're alone then watch
What you do 'cos charlie and the family might get you.
Can you hear them in the darkness, helter skelter, spiral
Madness, yeah, bloodbath in paradise, but there's no where
You can run to baby, bloodbath in paradise, forever sleep in
Paradise.
California sun - but you're still in bed and the California rain
Is turning red. No sign of life or the keepers of doom in
Charlie and the keeper's scarlet room.
Can you hear them in the darkness, helter skelter, spiral
Madness, yah, bloodbath in paradise, but there's no where
You can run to baby, bloodbath in paradise - forever sleep in
Paradise.
They'll summon you, to wake from the dead as you lie
Bleeding, murdered in your bed. The sweetest dreams are all
In your mind but no one wakes when charlie creeps behind,
Yeah.
Execution halts your breath, helter skelter spiral death,
Bloodbath in paradise, but there's no where you break out baby,
Bloodbath in paradise, forever sleep in paradise.
The song "Bloodbath In Paradise" by Ozzy Osbourne takes inspiration from the infamous 1969 murders committed by Charles Manson and his followers. The opening lines of the song refer to the grisly aftermath of the murders, with blood on the walls and the implication that the Family (Manson's followers) were responsible for the violence. The lyrics suggest that anyone who is alone should be careful because the Family might come after them too. This is a reference to the sense of paranoia and fear that Manson instilled in his followers, who were often on the lookout for new victims to bring into the fold.
The chorus of the song is a refrain of "bloodbath in paradise," which refers to the fact that the Manson Family committed their murders in affluent areas of Los Angeles, creating a sense of chaos in what was supposed to be a paradise. The song also references the "Helter Skelter" theory that Manson used to justify the murders, which suggested that a race war was imminent and that the Family needed to commit these acts to start it.
The second verse of the song adds to this sense of chaos by describing how even the California weather has turned violent and deadly. The line "no sign of life or the keepers of doom" refers to the fact that the Family had hidden out in various locations around California, often with the help of sympathetic supporters. The final lines of the song suggest that the listener is already dead and trapped in a nightmare world, unable to wake up even when Charlie (Manson) is right behind them.
Line by Line Meaning
Your comin' home - there's blood on the walls and charlie
And the family made house calls. If you're alone then watch
What you do 'cos charlie and the family might get you.
As you return home, you will find traces of blood on the walls and you will get a visit from Charlie and his notorious family who have a history of making surprise visits. Those who are alone should be cautious because Charlie and family might come for them.
Can you hear them in the darkness, helter skelter, spiral
Madness, yeah, bloodbath in paradise, but there's no where
You can run to baby, bloodbath in paradise, forever sleep in
Paradise.
The madness of Charlie and his family is spreading like a spiral in the dark, leading to a bloodbath in paradise. Trying to run away won't help as you will find no escape from this gruesome fate which means forever sleep in paradise.
California sun - but you're still in bed and the California rain
Is turning red. No sign of life or the keepers of doom in
Charlie and the keeper's scarlet room.
Even with the California sun shining, you will find yourself in bed with the rain looking like blood. There will be no signs of life around and you will be trapped in Charlie and the keeper's ominous scarlet room.
They'll summon you, to wake from the dead as you lie
Bleeding, murdered in your bed. The sweetest dreams are all
In your mind but no one wakes when charlie creeps behind,
Yeah.
You will be summoned back to life after being brutally murdered in your own bed. Your sweetest dreams will offer no escape, as nobody wakes up when Charlie is lurking behind, waiting to make his move.
Execution halts your breath, helter skelter spiral death,
Bloodbath in paradise, but there's no where you break out baby,
Bloodbath in paradise, forever sleep in paradise.
In this helter skelter spiral of death, execution will leave you breathless. There is no escape from the bloodbath in paradise and you will be trapped forever in a deep sleep in paradise.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOHN OSBOURNE, JOHN TERENCE SINCLAIR, RANDOLPH FRANK CASTILLO, ROBERT DAISLEY, ZAKK WYLDE
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