Revelation
Bob Daisley/Ozzy Osbourne/Randy Rhoads Lyrics
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For they know not what they do
Looking back in history's books
It seems it's nothing new
Oh let my mother live
Heaven is for heroes
And hell is full of fools
They're breaking god's own rules
Please let my mother live
Father, of all creation
I think we're all going wrong
The course they're taking
Seems to be breaking
And it won't take too long
Children of the future
Watching empires fall
Madness the cup they drink from
Self destruction the toll
I had a vision, I saw the world burn
And the seas had turned red (seas had turned red)
The sun had fallen, the final curtain
In the land of the dead
Mother, please show the children
Before it's too late (before it's too late)
To fight each other, there's no one winning
We must fight all the hate (must fight all the hate)
The lyrics of the song 'Revelation' by Bob Daisley, Ozzy Osbourne, and Randy Rhoads are full of powerful and thought-provoking messages. The first verse speaks about forgiveness, with the singer asking his mother to forgive others for their mistakes, as they might not be aware of their wrongdoings. The singer emphasizes that history has shown us that forgiveness is not a new concept. The repeated request to let his mother live might signify that he is afraid of losing her.
The second verse talks about the consequences of our actions. The singer asserts that heaven is for those who are heroic in their deeds, while hell is for those who act foolishly. He sings about people who follow a path towards self-destruction by breaking God's rules. Once again, the singer asks to let his mother live, which could signify that he thinks she deserves to continue living because she is one of the "heroes" in his life.
The last verse speaks about the future generation and the negative impact of their actions. The singer expresses his concern that people are destroying the planet and heading towards self-destruction. He talks about a vision he had, where the world had already burned, and the sun had fallen, indicating the end of the world. In the chorus, the singer once again asks his mother to help the children and show them the right path before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother, please forgive them
Asking for forgiveness for those who do not understand the consequences of their actions
For they know not what they do
They are ignorant of the outcomes of what they are doing
Looking back in history's books
Reflecting upon past events
It seems it's nothing new
Similar events have occurred before
Oh let my mother live
Asking for the preservation of life
Heaven is for heroes
Reward is reserved for those who have accomplished great deeds
And hell is full of fools
Those who choose to behave foolishly suffer the consequences
Stupidity, no will to live
Behaving foolishly can lead to self-destruction
They're breaking god's own rules
Those who behave foolishly are not following the guidance of a higher power
Please let my mother live
Asking for the preservation of life (repeated)
Father, of all creation
Addressing a higher power
I think we're all going wrong
Expressing concern over the current state of affairs
The course they're taking
The direction in which people are heading
Seems to be breaking
Heading towards a destructive outcome
And it won't take too long
The outcome will occur relatively quickly
Children of the future
Addressing future generations
Watching empires fall
Observing the decline of powerful institutions
Madness the cup they drink from
People are acting irrationally and causing harm to themselves
Self destruction the toll
The negative outcomes of these actions are self-inflicted
I had a vision, I saw the world burn
A personal vision of destruction and chaos
And the seas had turned red (seas had turned red)
A visualization of a significant negative event
The sun had fallen, the final curtain
An apocalyptic vision of the end of the world
In the land of the dead
Referring to a post-apocalyptic world
Mother, please show the children
Asking for guidance to teach future generations
Before it's too late (before it's too late)
Acting before the negative outcomes become irreversible
To fight each other, there's no one winning
Advocating for peace and cooperation
We must fight all the hate (must fight all the hate)
Promoting a stance against negative emotions and actions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Robert John Daisley
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