Thunder Underground
Ozzy Lyrics


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Your thoughts are compromising
Self - centered, patronized
Your image supersedes your soul
You find me mystifying
Subhuman, so annoying
You can't have me under control
You think you live forever
You don't find that profound
You won't think, you're so clever
When you hear thunder underground, all right now
Your morbid fear of losing
Destroys the lives you're using
You only have one point of view
The stigma of delusion
Confirms your self illusion
And after all this could be you
When you hear thunder underground, here we go now
Could it be that I have found my mind or have I gone insane?
Roller coaster of the madness and there's only me to blame
The ever faithful hand of doom will take the pain away
I'll never know the answer to it all 'til my dying day
Your bullshit culture licking
Can't stop the deathwatch ticking
You're only mortal after all
Your appetite for power




Subverts your every hour
But every time the mighty fall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Thunder Underground" present a criticism of narcissism and the belief in one's own immortality. The song describes an individual whose thoughts are self-centered and who places more importance on their image than their soul. They try to control others, but the singer of the song is mystifying and cannot be tamed. The individual's fear of losing leads to the destruction of those around them, and they have a narrow perspective on life. The song then suggests that this individual will eventually be struck by the realization that their belief in their immortality is false, as the "thunder underground" symbolizes that all things eventually come to an end.


The chorus then shifts to the singer's journey, where they are unsure if they have found their mind or if they have gone insane. They describe their experience as a roller coaster of madness and accept that the ever-faithful hand of doom will eventually take their pain away. The song ends with a final statement that no matter how much power one may have, they are mortal.


Overall, the lyrics of "Thunder Underground" are thought-provoking and provide a commentary on the dangers of narcissism and the belief in immortality. The song encourages the listener to reflect on their own beliefs and actions and to consider the consequences of their choices.


Line by Line Meaning

Your thoughts are compromising
Your ideas are limiting and harmful


Self - centered, patronized
You are focused only on yourself and treat others with condescension


Your image supersedes your soul
You care more about your appearance than your true nature


You find me mystifying
You're confused by my individuality


Subhuman, so annoying
You view me as inferior and irritating


You can't have me under control
You cannot exert power over me


You think you live forever
You believe you are immortal


You won't find that profound
You don't see the significance or irony of that belief


You won't think, you're so clever
Your arrogance blinds you from considering opposing views


When you hear thunder underground, all right now
An ominous event is approaching


Your morbid fear of losing
Your extreme anxiety about failure


Destroys the lives you're using
You harm others in pursuit of success


You only have one point of view
You are close-minded and lack empathy


The stigma of delusion
The negative perception of your false beliefs


Confirms your self illusion
It validates your self-deception


And after all this could be you
You may suffer the consequences


When you hear thunder underground, here we go now
The impending disaster is getting closer


Could it be that I have found my mind or have I gone insane?
Am I experiencing enlightenment or madness?


Roller coaster of the madness and there's only me to blame
I am responsible for the highs and lows of my chaotic life


The ever faithful hand of doom will take the pain away
Death will bring an end to suffering and turmoil


I'll never know the answer to it all 'til my dying day
I will not understand the meaning of existence until I die


Your bullshit culture licking
Your insincere and superficial flattery


Can't stop the deathwatch ticking
You cannot prevent your inevitable demise


You're only mortal after all
You are human and therefore susceptible to the same fate as everyone else


Your appetite for power
Your desire for control


Subverts your every hour
It corrupts every aspect of your life


But every time the mighty fall
Even the most powerful people face consequences




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Written by: GEEZER BUTLER, OZZY OSBOURNE, ZAKK WYLDE

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