The band is not to be confused with Zakk Wylde's solo project (sometimes known as Book of Shadows after its only album) or with Pride & Glory, Wylde's southern rock band.
History
In 1992, Ozzy retired after the No More Tears tour, which led Zakk to form his own solo band Pride & Glory, blending potent bluesy southern rock with heavy metal. In 1994 Ozzy decided to come out of retirement, and the numerous recording sessions for Ozzmosis took place. Around this time, Zakk was also offered the open guitar slot in Guns N' Roses and had a hard time deciding whether to tour with Ozzy or join Guns N' Roses. Neither project panned out. This gave Wylde the opportunity to record his own acoustic solo album, "Book of Shadows." After limited commercial success with Book Of Shadows, in 1998, Zakk and drummer Phil Ondich formed Black Label Society and recorded their debut album "Sonic Brew." Nick Catanese had been Zakk's touring rhythm guitarist since the Book Of Shadows tour (Zakk records all guitars on his albums). Craig Nunenmacher has been drumming for the band since 1919 Eternal (2001) following Phil's departure. Previous bass players include current Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo, former Megadeth 4-stringer James Lomenzo, and current Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez, who also played with Zakk on the No More Tears, Ozzy tour.
The band had their song "Fire It Up" featured as a bonus song in the PlayStation 2 game Guitar Hero. Zakk Wylde has an avatar in the video game "Guitar Hero: World Tour", and the song "Stillborn" also appears.
Can't Find My Way Home
Black Label Society Lyrics
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Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting here so long
Somebody holds the key
But I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting here so long
Somebody holds the key
But I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
The lyrics to Black Label Society's song "Can't Find My Way Home" speak to a feeling of being lost and disconnected. The opening line, "Come down from your throne, leave your body alone," suggests a detachment from oneself and a need to reconnect. The following line, "Somebody must change," implies a need for growth or transformation, but the subject is unclear.
The chorus speaks to a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The line "You are the reason I've been waiting here so long, somebody holds the key" suggests that the subject is waiting for something or someone to help them find their way. However, the following line "But I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time" suggests a sense of urgency – there may not be time to wait any longer. The final line "And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home" encapsulates the sense of being lost and disconnected, both literally and metaphorically.
Overall, "Can't Find My Way Home" speaks to a universal feeling of being lost and disconnected. The lyrics suggest a need for change and growth, but also a sense of urgency and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down from your throne, leave your body alone
Take a break from the superiority you feel and give your mind and body a chance to rest
Somebody must change
There is something that needs to change, but it's unclear who is responsible for that change
You are the reason I've been waiting here so long
I've been waiting for you to make a move or take action on something that affects both of us
Somebody holds the key
There is a solution or answer to a problem, but we don't know who has it
But I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
I'm running out of time and can't afford to waste any more of it on this situation
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
I feel lost and hopeless in this situation, and don't know how to get out of it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steve Winwood
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