Iron Man
Busta Rhymes W/ Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics
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Come on let's go fuck you up
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Has he lost his mind?
Can he see or is he blind?
Or if he moves will he fall?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Is he alive or dead?
Has he thoughts within his head?
We'll just pass him there
Why should we even care?
Come on you fuckers
God bless you all
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
He was turned to steel
In the great magnetic field
Where he traveled time
For the future of mankind
Nobody wants him
They just turn their head
Nobody helps him
Now he waits in regret
I wanna hear everybody now, come on
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Now the time is here
For Iron Man to spread fear
Vengeance from the grave
Kills the people he once saved
Nobody wants him
They just turn their head
Nobody helps him
So he waits in regret
Alright let's see a fucking wild call
Come on
Come on
Go fucking crazy
The song "Iron Man" by Busta Rhymes (featuring Ozzy Osbourne) is a cover of the 1970 classic by Black Sabbath with the same name. In Busta Rhymes' version, the lyrics are altered, but the song's overall theme remains. The song is about a man who was turned to steel in "the great magnetic field" and gained the ability to travel through time to save mankind. However, nobody wants him, and he is left to suffer in isolation and regret.
The opening lines of "I am Iron Man" and "Come on let's go fuck you up" represent the confidence and power of the steel man who has saved mankind from destruction. However, as the song continues, it is revealed that the steel man is neglected and forgotten by mankind. The lyrics "Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind?" suggest that the people have turned their backs on him, and he is left alone to deal with the burden of saving mankind. The repeated "Oh, oh, oh, oh" adds to the haunting and eerie quality of the song, which is fitting with its dark message.
Busta Rhymes' version of the song has been praised for adding a unique spin to the original classic. The song won a Grammy award for Best Metal Performance in 2000, and it remains an iconic piece of music even today. The song was also featured in the 2008 movie "Iron Man," which was based on the Marvel superhero of the same name. This cover by Busta Rhymes and Ozzy Osbourne represented a collaboration between two different genres of music, hip hop, and heavy metal, which made it stand out from other covers.
Line by Line Meaning
I am Iron Man
I am the legendary Iron Man.
Come on let's go fuck you up
Come on, let's destroy everything in our path.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The excitement and intensity of the situation is building.
Has he lost his mind?
Is Iron Man crazy now?
Can he see or is he blind?
Is Iron Man still able to see or has he lost his vision now?
Can he walk at all?
Is Iron Man still able to walk or has he been immobilized?
Or if he moves will he fall?
If Iron Man attempts to move, will he stumble and collapse?
Is he alive or dead?
Has Iron Man survived or has he perished?
Has he thoughts within his head?
Is Iron Man still able to think and make decisions?
We'll just pass him there
We'll just ignore Iron Man and keep going.
Why should we even care?
What does it matter to us if Iron Man is okay or not?
God bless you all
May God bless us all during this chaotic time.
He was turned to steel
Iron Man's body was transformed into steel.
In the great magnetic field
This transformation occurred in a strong magnetic environment.
Where he traveled time
Iron Man journeyed through time during his transformation.
For the future of mankind
Iron Man's transformation was for the benefit of humanity.
Nobody wants him
No one wants or accepts Iron Man anymore.
They just turn their head
Instead of engaging with Iron Man, people just ignore him.
Nobody helps him
Nobody is willing to assist or support Iron Man.
Now he waits in regret
Iron Man now laments his current circumstances and how he is perceived.
Now the time is here
The moment has finally arrived.
For Iron Man to spread fear
Iron Man will now strike fear into others.
Vengeance from the grave
Iron Man is seeking revenge from beyond the grave.
Kills the people he once saved
Iron Man is targeting and killing those whom he had previously saved.
Alright let's see a fucking wild call
Let's take things to the extreme and create a chaotic situation.
Go fucking crazy
Let's be completely wild and uninhibited.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Terence Michael Butler, Anthony Frank Iommi, John Michael Osbourne, William Ward
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