Crazy Train
Mike Bordin; Ozzy Osbourne; Randy Rhoads; Robert Trujillo 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

The song "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne featuring Randy Rhoads on guitar, Mike Bordin on drums, and Robert Trujillo on bass is a powerful commentary on the state of the world at the time it was released. The opening lines, "All aboard ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay" set an exciting tone full of energy and anticipation. The lyrics then delve into the craziness of life, with millions of people living as foes and a call for love to overcome hate.


The chorus "Mental wounds not healing, life's a bitter shame, I'm going off the rails on a crazy train" portrays a feeling of helplessness and being lost as one struggles to deal with their own mental anguish. The second verse speaks of the media's influence in shaping our views and how one person can be conditioned to rule and control. The bridge of the song then speaks of the fallout of inheriting trouble and living with the unfairness of life.


Overall, "Crazy Train" is a powerful social commentary on the chaos and confusion of the world we live in, and the need for love and compassion to overcome the negativity.


Line by Line Meaning

All aboard ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Let's get started with this wild ride!


Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the adventure ahead.


Crazy, but that's how it goes
The world is a crazy and unpredictable place.


Millions of people living as foes
People are divided and fighting with each other on a global scale.


Maybe it's not too late
There's still hope for us to make things better.


To learn how to love
We need to embrace love and compassion towards one another.


And forget how to hate
Let go of the negative emotions that fuel conflict and hatred.


Mental wounds not healing
The emotional scars of past trauma and hurt are still present and impacting the artist's mental state.


Life's a bitter shame
Life can be harsh and unfair, creating feelings of despair and hopelessness.


I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The artist is losing control and spiraling into a chaotic state of mind and behavior.


I've listened to preachers
The singer has explored different sources of guidance, including religious figures.


I've listened to fools
The artist has also encountered people who offer misguided or harmful advice.


I've watched all the dropouts
The singer has witnessed individuals who reject societal norms and expectations, and create their own way of living.


Who make their own rules
These people live according to their own beliefs and values, rather than conforming to the norm.


One person conditioned to rule and control
A single, powerful individual is manipulating others and exerting control over them.


The media sells it and you live the role
The media is complicit in perpetuating this dynamic, influencing and shaping public perception and behavior.


I know that things are going wrong for me
The artist is experiencing personal struggles and adversity.


You gotta listen to my words, yeah
The singer is pleading for someone to pay attention and empathize with their situation.


Heirs of a cold war
The legacy of the Cold War has shaped the current state of the world, with lingering tensions and conflict.


That's what we've become
The artist suggests that we've inherited a world of conflict and struggle, and are perpetuating it.


Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
The burden of these inherited problems has taken a toll on the artist's mental health and wellbeing.


Crazy, I just cannot bear
The insanity of this reality is overwhelming and unbearable for the artist.


I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
The singer is struggling to accept and cope with the injustices and challenges of their life.


Who and what's to blame
The artist is grappling with the root causes of their difficulties, seeking to assign responsibility and accountability.


I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The singer is once again emphasizing their loss of control and descent into madness.




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@banksta3

Imagine sitting with Ozzy Osbourne, listening to his original, unmixed recording of a timeless, classic piece of art for the 1st time since he created that magic... And then talking over it lol.

@jimjam51075

"You sound good!"
"I think he sounds great!"
"It sounds unmixed."
"It's unreal."

OmG, they won't shut up.

@nameless1016

dont do drugs kids, even if all the cool rockstars, and politicians, and constructio...just dont!

@bustavonnutz

They are in love with the sounds of their own voices

@briananddrago5981

I KNOW RIGHT it pissed me off

@petrichor1956

I imagine they have to fill time so they put stuff on the show and not just them staring at the music

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@normansimpson5637

Love the way he says “fucking awesome” like he’s never gotten tired of that gem of a solo randy wrote

@Viroh

like me

@j_freed

Who has?

@razvangheghe4250

Who gets tired of that..

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