1. A Swedish hip-hop musician from Malmö (real name Osman M… Read Full Bio ↴Ozzy is:
1. A Swedish hip-hop musician from Malmö (real name Osman Maxamed). He is of Somalian descent.
2. A Polish hip-hop musician from Lubartów.
3. A Polish 1980s rock band.
4. An Icelandic electronic artist (real name Örnólfur Thorlacius).
Artist name variation of:
1. Ozzy Osbourne, English rock musician (Black Sabbath).
2. DJ Ozzy, house musician.
3. David Osborne, piano musician.
4. Ozzy Osiki Ojo, hip-hop musician.
5. General Ozzy, Zambian hip-hop musician.
6.Ozzy, Australian/Dutch producer.
I Don't Know
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Is the end near, when is the final day
What's the future of mankind
How do I know, I got left behind
Everyone goes through changes
Looking to find the truth
Don't look to me for answers
How am I supposed to know
Hidden meanings that will never show
Fools and prophets from the past
Life's a stage and we're all in the cast
Ya gotta believe in someone asking me who is right
Asking me who to follow, don't ask me, I don't know
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Nobody ever told me I found out for myself
Ya gotta believe in foolish miracles
It's not how you play the game
It's if you win or lose you can choose
Don't confuse win or lose, it's up to you
It's up to you, it's up to you, it's up to you
Go, go, go
People look to me and say
Is the end near, when is the final day
What's the future of mankind
How do I know, I got left behind
Everyone goes through changes
Looking to find the truth
Don't look to me for answers
Don't ask me, I don't know
In "I Don't Know," Ozzy Osbourne presents an existential crisis as he is bewildered by the complexity of life and the unanswerable questions with which people continually confront him. The opening lines of the song introduce the themes of the unknown as people ask Osbourne about the future of mankind and the end of the world. He admits he does not have the answers, and his tone becomes more desperate in the chorus as he repeats the line, "Don't ask me, I don't know."
Osbourne acknowledges that everyone goes through changes and is on a quest to find the truth, but he cautions against looking to him for guidance. He insists that he is not a prophet and is not in a position to give advice. He emphasizes the importance of individual choice and the belief in "foolish miracles" for those who seek answers.
The final lines of the song express frustration with the questioners themselves, as Osbourne says, "It's up to you" several times. He seems to be saying that everyone must find their own path and make their own choices. Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of hopelessness in the face of the unknown but also suggests that individuals have the power to chart their own course in life.
Line by Line Meaning
People look to me and say
People often come to me for answers
Is the end near, when is the final day
People want to know when the world will end
What's the future of mankind
People are curious about the future of humanity
How do I know, I got left behind
I don't have any special knowledge or answers, and I feel like I'm not keeping up with everyone else
Everyone goes through changes
Change is a universal experience we all have in common
Looking to find the truth
We all want to understand the world better
Don't look to me for answers
I'm not the one with all the answers
Don't ask me, I don't know
I don't have the answers you're looking for
How am I supposed to know
I am not in a position to have special knowledge or information
Hidden meanings that will never show
There are secrets that will never be revealed
Fools and prophets from the past
People have a history of making mistakes and giving false advice
Life's a stage and we're all in the cast
We are all actors in the play of life
Ya gotta believe in someone asking me who is right
People want to know who to trust and believe in
Asking me who to follow, don't ask me, I don't know
I am not capable of telling you who to follow or believe in
Nobody ever told me I found out for myself
I had to figure things out on my own, no one told me the answers
Ya gotta believe in foolish miracles
Sometimes we have to believe in things that seem impossible
It's not how you play the game
Winning or losing is not the most important part of life
It's if you win or lose you can choose
You have the power to choose how you react to winning or losing
Don't confuse win or lose, it's up to you
Don't let winning or losing define your self-worth or happiness
Go, go, go
A motivational cry to keep moving forward and taking action
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Robert Daisley
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