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1. A Swedish hip-hop musician from Malmö (real name Osman Maxamed). He is of Somalian descent.
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1. Ozzy Osbourne, English rock musician (Black Sabbath).
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Shot in the Dark
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I can hear my heavy breathing
Paid for the kill but it doesn't seem right
Something there I can believe in
Voices are calling from inside my head
I can hear them, I can hear them
Vanishing memories of things that were said
But a shot in the dark, one step away from you
A shot in the dark, always creeping up on you
Taught by the powers that preach over me
I can hear their empty reason
I wouldn't listen I learnt how to fight
I opened up my mind to treason
But just like the wounded and when it's too late
They'll remember they'll surrender
Never a care for the people who hate
Underestimate me now
But a shot in the dark one step away from you
A shot in the dark not a thing that you can do
A shot in the dark always creeping up on you
But just like the wounded and when it's too late
They'll remember they'll surrender
Never a care for the people who hate
Underestimate me now
But a shot in the dark one step away from you
A shot in the dark not a thing that you can do
A shot in the dark always creeping up on you, alright
Just a shot in the dark
Just a shot in the dark
Just a shot in the dark
Just a shot in the dark
"Shot in the Dark" is a song by English heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, released in 1986 as the second and final single from his studio album The Ultimate Sin. The lyrics of the song capture the story of a person who is wandering on the streets, seeking something to believe in. The singer seems to be a contract killer who is disillusioned with his life choices and is looking for redemption. The first verse depicts the singer wandering the streets, searching for meaning while trying to ignore the voices in his head. Osbourne's melancholic vocals and the soft guitar riff give the song an eerie quality that perfectly captures the somber mood of the lyrics.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the powers that preached over him and how he had to learn to fight and open his mind to treason. The chorus then enters, with Osbourne's soaring vocals delivering the lines "A shot in the dark, one step away from you/A shot in the dark, always creeping up on you." The imagery of a "shot in the dark" augments the theme of hopelessness and uncertainty in the song, and the chorus section ends with the phrase "Underestimate me now."
The third verse ends with the same lines that conclude the first two verses, and the song ends with the chorus. The overall mood of the song is gloomy yet striking, with its theme of existential crisis and the search for redemption. Ozzy Osbourne's personal struggles with addiction and his tumultuous life make this song even more powerful, despite its somewhat simple structure.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the street, I'm stalking the night
I am aimlessly wandering the streets at night, alone and restless.
I can hear my heavy breathing
I am anxious and my breathing is labored and loud.
Paid for the kill but it doesn't seem right
I have done something immoral or illegal, and although I have received payment, I feel uneasy about it.
Something there I can believe in
I am searching for a sense of purpose or meaning in my life.
Voices are calling from inside my head
I am plagued by inner demons or negative thoughts, which I cannot escape from.
Vanishing memories of things that were said
I am forgetting important conversations or events from my past.
They can't try to hurt me now
I am beyond the reach of those who may have hurt or betrayed me in the past.
But a shot in the dark, one step away from you
I am taking a risk or making a sudden, unpredictable move, which brings me closer to someone or something that I desire.
Taught by the powers that preach over me
Others have tried to influence or control me through their authority or status.
I can hear their empty reason
I recognize the shallow or meaningless arguments of those who try to manipulate or convince me.
I wouldn't listen I learnt how to fight
I have become resilient and resistant to attempts to control or persuade me.
I opened up my mind to treason
I have entertained ideas or beliefs that are considered disloyal or subversive by others.
But just like the wounded and when it's too late
Like someone who has been injured, I may only realize my mistakes or weaknesses when it is too late to change them.
They'll remember they'll surrender
Those who have underestimated or opposed me will eventually give in or admit defeat.
Never a care for the people who hate
I do not concern myself with the opinions or actions of those who dislike or oppose me.
Underestimate me now
Others may not realize my true potential or abilities.
A shot in the dark not a thing that you can do
Despite the odds or the lack of control, I will take a chance or make a bold move.
A shot in the dark always creeping up on you
My actions or decisions may surprise or challenge those around me, who may not expect them.
Just a shot in the dark
I am taking a risk, although it may not lead to the desired outcome.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Osbourne
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