Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics


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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, bitch!)

Overall Meaning

The song "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne is a hard-hitting commentary on society at large. The opening lyrics capture the grim reality of millions of people living as foes, perpetuating hate and division. The lyrics are a call to action for all of us to learn how to love and forget how to hate. This message is especially poignant as mental wounds that have not yet healed leave us feeling like life is a bitter shame. The chorus "I'm going off the rails on a crazy train" expresses the frustration and desperation of feeling mentally and emotionally unstable in this type of environment.


In the second verse, the lyrics shift to talk about the influence of the media on our perception of reality. The song suggests that one person is conditioned to rule and control, and the media sells this idea to the public. The mental wounds inflicted by this conditioning continue to scream, and the result is driving the singer insane. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the idea that society is on the brink of losing its collective sanity.


The third verse continues the critique on society by exploring the "heirs of a cold war" and the troubles we have inherited. The singer is living with something that just isn't fair, and mental wounds still have not healed. The song leaves the question of who or what is to blame unanswered, highlighting the complexity of the issues society faces. Ultimately, the song tells a story of struggling to maintain sanity in a world that seems to be going off the rails.


Line by Line Meaning

All aboard ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Let’s start, we’re boarding the crazy train with laughter


Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Expression of frustration, confusion, or excitement


Crazy, but that's how it goes
Life can be chaotic and unpredictable


Millions of people living as foes
Large numbers of people fighting and opposing each other


Maybe it's not too late
There’s a possibility to change things for the better


To learn how to love
To understand and practice compassion and empathy


And forget how to hate
To let go of intense dislike and resentment towards others


Mental wounds not healing
Psychological pain that persists and affects well-being


Life's a bitter shame
Life can be unpleasant and disappointing


I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Losing control and acting impulsively


I've listened to preachers
I’ve considered the opinions of religious leaders


I've listened to fools
I’ve paid attention to people who don’t have good judgment


I've watched all the dropouts
I’ve observed those who have given up on conventional society


Who make their own rules
Who live life on their own terms and disregard societal norms


One person conditioned to rule and control
A single individual trained to dominate and regulate others


The media sells it and you live the role
Mass media promotes certain messages and people conform to them


Mental wounds still screaming
Psychological pain that continues to be distressing


Driving me insane
Causing me to lose my mental balance


I know that things are going wrong for me
I’m aware that events in my life are not going well


You gotta listen to my words, yeah
Pleading for someone to pay attention to what is being said


Heirs of a cold war
Descendants of a past conflict that produced lasting effects


That's what we've become
This is how our society has evolved


Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
Receiving problems that lead to emotional detachment and apathy


Crazy, I just cannot bear
Insanity or chaos that is unbearable


I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
Dealing with a situation that is unjust and unfavorable


Who and what's to blame
Searching for the cause of a problem


I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Losing control and taking actions that are irrational or dangerous


(Ha ha ha, bitch!)
A harsh expression of contempt or ridicule




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nicolasortiz8547

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



All comments from YouTube:

@dawsonhenry5558

lyrics: 10/10
opening riff: 1993/10

@krucial101_k4

First reply

@DireBowser

@@krucial101_k4 noone gives a damn

@krucial101_k4

@@DireBowser third reply

@SaminYasar31

@@krucial101_k4 4th reply ;)

@poorboy819

I love the opening riff

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@Scarecrow545

Opening riff: 🤘🏽☠️🤘🏽
Rest of the song: 🌈😇🦋

@Misty.mystify

True tho

@user-yt6li9ze9o

You are so right!! It is amazing😋😋me and my brother and I listen to this all the fucking time!!

@soyluison7212

Solo: 😈👿

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