Crazy Train
Black Sabbath feat. 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

"Crazy Train" is a song by Black Sabbath featuring Ozzy Osbourne, and is an anthem of the 80s rock era. The lyrics of the song describe the craziness and chaos of one's life, where mental wounds are not healing, and life feels like a bitter shame. The song talks about the struggles of people, living as foes, trying to learn how to love and forget how to hate. The lyrics also deal with the themes of media manipulation, rule and control, and the inheritance of troubles from the cold war.


The song starts with a laugh, which, according to Ozzy Osbourne, was just a reaction to the fast tempo of the song, but it became a part of the song's identity. The repetition of "Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay" is a reference to the Mexican song "La Cucaracha". The phrase "off the rails" in the lyrics means the loss of control or sanity. The line "I've listened to preachers, I've listened to fools" is a reference to the influences in Ozzy's life. The phrase "heirs of a cold war" refers to the escalation of tensions between the US and the USSR during the Cold War.


The song's lyrics provide a commentary on the struggles of living in a world full of chaos and confusion, where mental wounds remain unhealed, and the media sells people a role to play. The lyrics resonate with people going through tough times and convey a message of hope, reminding listeners that it's not too late to learn how to love and forget how to hate.


Line by Line Meaning

All aboard ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
This ride is about to begin and it's going to be wild and crazy.


Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Expressing excitement and anticipation for what's to come.


Crazy, but that's how it goes
The world is often chaotic and unpredictable, but that's just the way it is.


Millions of people living as foes
Many people in the world live in conflict and opposition to others.


Maybe it's not too late
There is still hope for change and a better future.


To learn how to love
Emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding.


And forget how to hate
Encouraging people to move past their negative feelings toward others.


Mental wounds not healing
The emotional pain and trauma from past experiences is still affecting the singer.


Life's a bitter shame
Life can be difficult and unfair, causing feelings of hopelessness.


I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The singer is losing their grip on reality and feels like they are spiraling out of control.


I've listened to preachers
The singer has sought guidance and advice from religious leaders.


I've listened to fools
The singer has also listened to individuals who do not have their best interests in mind.


I've watched all the dropouts
The singer has observed those who have given up on societal norms and expectations.


Who make their own rules
These individuals have rejected the rules and standards set forth by society.


One person conditioned to rule and control
The singer criticizes the individuals who hold power and use their influence to control others.


The media sells it and you live the role
The media perpetuates these societal norms and people blindly follow without question.


Mental wounds still screaming
The emotional pain and trauma is still causing distress for the singer.


Driving me insane
The intense feelings of distress and chaos are causing the singer to feel unstable and unwell.


I know that things are going wrong for me
The singer is experiencing a lot of negative events and emotions in their life.


You gotta listen to my words, yeah
The singer wants their message of pain and struggle to be heard and understood.


Heirs of a cold war
The current generation has inherited the tensions and conflicts of the past.


That's what we've become
Society has become characterized by division and opposition.


Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
The singer has been burdened by these conflicts to the point of numbness and detachment.


Crazy, I just cannot bear
The constant turmoil and stress of life is overwhelming and unbearable for the singer.


I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
The singer feels that the world and their experiences are unjust and undeserved.


Who and what's to blame
The singer questions who or what is responsible for their pain and the state of the world.


I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the singer's feelings of hopelessness and chaos.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Robert Daisley

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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:

@WhatIsTheDill

I played this song for a few friends. None of them liked it. Clearly I need new friends.

@ronaldreagan850

Dill I've seen your videos, they are great. (You have a good taste in music).

@kosjeyr

Yes, yes you do.

@bethfaulkner6477

I agree!

@nathanhopkins4791

Yes, yes you do.

@nathanhopkins4791

@@kosjeyr lol, I typed mine out before having even seen yours. high five

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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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