Lightning Strikes
Ozzy Lyrics


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Won't you listen 'cos I'm at it
Again
Lightning striking and on that
You can depend
They say that lightning never
Strikes the same place twice
Gods of thunder sit and watch
The event
You know I take no prisoners
My back's to the wall
You know I must be going
When destiny calls
Until I feel that thunder
Shattering my brain
I won't stop

Rockin' all night rockin' all
Night
Until the lightning strikes
Again
Rockin' all night rockin' all
Night
Until the lightning strikes
Again

Tell your mama that you're
Gonna be late
But not to worry we'll just be
Rockin' all night
The lightning strikes before
You hear the thunder roar
We're becoming the children
Of the night

I'm not apologizing
I am what I am
There is no compromising
I don't give a damn
Until i feel the thunder boiling
In my veins
I won't stop

Rockin' all night rockin' all
Night
Until the lightning strikes
Again
Rockin' all night rockin' all
Night
Until the lightning strikes
Again

Oh no I've lost control
Here we got it's only rock 'n'
Roll

The silver light is flashing
As all turns to gold
In my head voices screaming
And I'm being told
If you will only listen you will
Hear them too
I won't stop

Rockin' all night rockin' all
Night
Until the lightning strikes
Again
Rockin' all night rockin' all
Night




Until the lightning strikes
Again

Overall Meaning

The song "Lightning Strikes" by Ozzy Osbourne is a powerful rock anthem with lyrics that speak to the singer's uncompromising nature and unrelenting energy. The opening lines make it clear that the singer is ready for action, ready to embrace the "lightning striking" that is sure to come. This theme of thunder and lightning as symbols of power and destiny continues throughout the song, with the singer urging listeners to join him in his quest for energy and excitement.


The chorus of the song reinforces this sense of action and adventure, with the repeated phrase "rockin' all night" serving as a call to arms for fans of Ozzy and rock music as a whole. The idea of becoming "children of the night" suggests a sense of freedom and rebellion that is often associated with rock music and its fans.


The final verse of the song offers a moment of transcendence, with the singer describing a surreal experience of flashing lights and voices. This moment of ecstasy suggests that the singer has achieved a kind of enlightenment through his music, and that his fans are invited to share in this enlightenment as well.


Overall, "Lightning Strikes" is a song that embodies the energy and spirit of rock and roll, encouraging listeners to embrace their own power and take action to create a more exciting and dynamic world.


Line by Line Meaning

Won't you listen 'cos I'm at it Again
Please pay attention because I am back to doing what I do best


Lightning striking and on that You can depend
My performances are electric and memorable


They say that lightning never Strikes the same place twice
My performances are unique and cannot be replicated


Gods of thunder sit and watch The event
Even the gods are in awe of my performances


You know I take no prisoners My back's to the wall
I am aggressive and unstoppable in pursuing my goals


You know I must be going When destiny calls
I am driven by fate to pursue my musical career


Until I feel that thunder Shattering my brain I won't stop
I am addicted to the adrenaline rush of performing


Rockin' all night rockin' all Night Until the lightning strikes Again
I will keep performing tirelessly until the audience experiences something magical


Tell your mama that you're Gonna be late But not to worry we'll just be Rockin' all night
Don't worry about being safe and sound, just enjoy the moment and let music take over


The lightning strikes before You hear the thunder roar We're becoming the children Of the night
The excitement and energy of my performances are intense and thrilling, transforming us into wild partygoers


I'm not apologizing I am what I am There is no compromising I don't give a damn
I am unapologetically myself and will not change for anyone


Until i feel the thunder boiling In my veins I won't stop
The fire inside me will keep burning until I perform even better and harder


Oh no I've lost control Here we got it's only rock 'n' Roll
I am completely absorbed by the music and the energy of my performances


The silver light is flashing As all turns to gold In my head voices screaming And I'm being told
The excitement of performing transforms everything into something magical and unforgettable


If you will only listen you will Hear them too I won't stop
If you get lost in the moment and let the music take over, you will experience the same magical transformations as I do




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF SCOTT SOTO, MARCEL JACOB

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Comments from YouTube:

@itkojecockot

the guitar work on this album is absolutely mind-blowing, Jake Lee totally KILLED this album....

@markcheetah4960

+itkojecockot I still can't believe they ditched Jake for Zakk.

@nickdwaters

+Mark Cheetah Jake was fired because he tried to take over the band.

@markcheetah4960

Nick Waters I know he was fired.  Big mistake.

@itkojecockot

+Mark Cheetah Zakk is not a bad guitarist either, but none of Ozzy's other albums had such a badass guitar sound, even when almost every album was great....

@markcheetah4960

I heard Jake E. Lee wrote all the songs on the Bark At The Moon album & didn't get any credit for it

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@shanegriffin2215

R.I.P. Randy Castillo. He brought so much to this album with his masterful hands and feet. A true beast of a drummer.

@sumonjamal1653

One of my fave drummers of that era... Randy Castillo - gone too soon 🤘🤘

@meyou9176

Randy was bad ass

@jjnorton5306

Always wondered if he was related to another great drummer, Joey Castillo.

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