Iron Man
Metallica/Ozzy Ozbourne Lyrics


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I am Iron Man

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?
Can he walk at all?
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

Overall Meaning

The song Iron Man by Metallica Ozzy Osbourne is a powerful and intense piece that tells the story of a man who has been turned to steel after traveling through a great magnetic field to secure the future of mankind. The opening lines "I am Iron Man, come on let's go fuck you up" establishes a tone of aggression and sets the stage for the raw energy that permeates the entire song.


The lyrics question the singer's state of mind and physical abilities, wondering if he is alive or dead, if he can see or if he is blind, and if he can even walk without falling. It's evident that the singer has been isolated and ostracized by society due to his transformation, with nobody wanting to help or even care about his fate.


The chorus has a commanding presence that further emphasizes the power held by the once-human-turned-steel man. The lyrics suggest that the time has come for Iron Man to seek revenge and spread fear among those who have turned their backs on him. The song serves as an ode to those who have been rejected and mistreated by society, showcasing the potential for unbridled power and fury that lies beneath the surface of those who are wrongly perceived as weak.


Line by Line Meaning

I am Iron Man
The singer is identifying himself as Iron Man, possibly implying that he is in control or powerful.


Come on let's go fuck you up
The singer is challenging others, possibly to a fight, with the intention of causing harm.


Oh, oh, oh, oh
The singer is expressing excitement or anticipation for something to come.


Has he lost his mind?
The artist is questioning someone's mental state, possibly his own or that of another person.


Can he see or is he blind?
The artist is questioning someone's ability to perceive things visually, possibly his own or that of another person.


Can he walk at all?
The singer is questioning someone's ability to move on their own, possibly his own or that of another person.


Or if he moves will he fall?
The singer is questioning whether someone is physically capable of moving without tripping or losing balance.


Is he alive or dead?
The artist is questioning someone's state of being, possibly his own or that of another person.


Has he thoughts within his head?
The artist is questioning someone's ability to think, possibly his own or that of another person.


We'll just pass him there
The artist is implying that someone is unimportant, and not worth acknowledging or helping.


Why should we even care?
The singer is questioning the importance of caring about someone or something.


God bless you all
The artist is expressing good wishes or farewell to everyone.


He was turned to steel
The singer is describing someone who was transformed into steel, possibly through an accident or experiment.


In the great magnetic field
The singer is describing the environment in which the transformation took place, where the magnetic forces were strong.


Where he traveled time
The singer is implying that the transformation sent someone on a journey through time, possibly intentionally or unintentionally.


For the future of mankind
The artist is suggesting that the transformation happened for the greater good of humankind.


Nobody wants him
The artist is describing someone who is unwanted, possibly because of their appearance or abilities.


They just turn their head
The singer is describing how people respond to this unwanted person, by simply avoiding or ignoring them.


Nobody helps him
The singer is describing how nobody is willing to assist this unwanted person, even when they need it.


Now the time is here
The artist is implying that a defining moment has arrived, possibly related to the transformation or some other event.


For Iron Man to spread fear
The artist is suggesting that Iron Man will cause fear or terror, potentially implying that he is about to engage in violent or destructive behavior.


Vengeance from the grave
The artist is implying that Iron Man is seeking retribution for something that happened to him in the past, and that he may be deceased at this point.


Kills the people he once saved
The singer is describing how Iron Man is now harming the same people he once protected, possibly as a result of his transformation or the pursuit of revenge.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Terence Michael Butler, Anthony Frank Iommi, John Michael Osbourne, William Ward

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@piggyboss26

0:18 mic to stand
0:19 mic to hand
0:21 mic to stand
0:43 mic to hand
1:00 mic to stand
1:05 mic to hand
1:10 mic to stand
1:26 mic is on hand
1:27 mic back to stand
1:29 mic to hand
1:35 mic to stand and fast back to hand
1:39 mic to stand
1:58 mic to hand
2:02 mic to stand
2:27 mic to hand
2:29 mic to stand
2:30 mic straight back to hand
2:36 mic to stand
2:37 mic to hand
2:40 mic to stand
2:47 mic to hand
2:55 mic to stand
3:05 mic to hand
3:08 mic to stand
3:51 mic to hand
3:57 mic to stand
4:12 mic to hand
4:14 mic to stand
4:23 mic to hand
I guess Ozzy cant choose between stand and hand.



All comments from YouTube:

@cliffordpurk5039

only ozzy can can call you a fucker and bless you at the same time.

@ashannoweria2855

Clifford Purk no there is one more person Freddie Mercury

@davidmarshall2921

I overdose to suicide solution

@davidmarshall2921

1989 Come out of the coma learn about my son conception..Jr Died sept3

@metallicatlaura5408

DAMN RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
BUT,I DO ALSO AGREE WITH Ashan Noweria..Mercury deserves that place on the pedestal,too! ROCK ON,EVERYONE \m/!!!!!!!

@piggyboss26

0:18 mic to stand
0:19 mic to hand
0:21 mic to stand
0:43 mic to hand
1:00 mic to stand
1:05 mic to hand
1:10 mic to stand
1:26 mic is on hand
1:27 mic back to stand
1:29 mic to hand
1:35 mic to stand and fast back to hand
1:39 mic to stand
1:58 mic to hand
2:02 mic to stand
2:27 mic to hand
2:29 mic to stand
2:30 mic straight back to hand
2:36 mic to stand
2:37 mic to hand
2:40 mic to stand
2:47 mic to hand
2:55 mic to stand
3:05 mic to hand
3:08 mic to stand
3:51 mic to hand
3:57 mic to stand
4:12 mic to hand
4:14 mic to stand
4:23 mic to hand
I guess Ozzy cant choose between stand and hand.

@CrestedSaguaro520

Ozzy's always done "mic to stand - mic to hand" thing but here recently he does it more.

@Callipsus11

lol :D :D

@jacobblue1985

This is funny. I am laughing. Pardon my English. I was born in America

@apnfrez

I do the same thing.

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