Hellraiser
Ozzy Osbourne/Zakk Wylde Lyrics


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I'm living on an endless road
Around the world for rock and roll
Sometimes it feels so tough
But I still ain't had enough
I keep saying that it's getting too much
But I know I'm a liar
Feeling all right in the noise and the light
But that's what lights my fire
Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you
Walking out on another stage
Another town, another place
Sometimes I don't feel right
Nerves wound up too damn tight
People keep telling me it's bad for my health
But kicking back don't make it
Out of control, I play the ultimate role
But that's what lights my fire

I'm living on an endless road
Around the world for rock and roll
Sometimes it feels so tough
But I still ain't had enough




Feeling all right in the noise and the light
But that's what lights my fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Hellraiser" by Ozzy Osbourne accurately depict the restless and relentless existence that he, as a rockstar, has to lead. The song begins on a note of him being on an endless road, traveling around the world for his love of rock and roll. The life of a rockstar is far from easy, and Ozzy Osbourne reflects that in his lyrics when he says that sometimes it feels so tough, but despite that, he still cannot get enough of it. He lies to himself that it is getting too much, but that, in fact, is just a mirage because he knows that being in the noise and the light, surrounded by his music, is what truly lights his fire.


The chorus of the song, "Hellraiser," perfectly describes the wild nature of Ozzy Osbourne and his desire to rock his audience. In this section, he aims to put a spell on his listeners and rock them back into their seats. He knows that he is living the ultimate dream of every musician - he gets to walk out on different stages around the world every night, meet new audiences every day, and interact with various cultures. However, he admits that sometimes, he doesn't feel right, and his nerves are wound up too tight. Nonetheless, despite the warnings he gets from people that his lifestyle is bad for his health, he cannot let go of his passion because playing the ultimate role is what truly lights his fire.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm living on an endless road
I'm constantly touring and performing all over the world


Around the world for rock and roll
I travel all over the world to perform rock music


Sometimes it feels so tough
The constant traveling and performing can be difficult


But I still ain't had enough
Despite the difficulties, I still love what I do


I keep saying that it's getting too much
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed, but I know I'm lying to myself


But I know I'm a liar
I acknowledge that I'm not being honest with myself


Feeling all right in the noise and the light
Performing on stage with all the lights, sounds, and energy is exhilarating


But that's what lights my fire
I thrive on the excitement of performing and being in the spotlight


Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
I am a wild and intense performer who brings the thunder and heat on stage


Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
My music is powerful and energetic, and it will move you


Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
I'm confident and determined to make my rockstar dreams a reality


Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you
My music is so captivating and mesmerizing that it will cast a spell on you


Walking out on another stage
I am constantly moving from one stage to the next to perform my music


Another town, another place
My touring schedule takes me to different towns and cities all the time


Sometimes I don't feel right
The constant traveling can take a toll on my mental and physical health


Nerves wound up too damn tight
I get anxious and stressed from the pressures of touring and performing


People keep telling me it's bad for my health
Friends and loved ones are worried about the toll that touring is taking on me


But kicking back don't make it
Despite the concerns, slowing down isn't an option for me. I have to keep pushing forward in my career


Out of control, I play the ultimate role
My wild and intense stage persona is not just an act, it's who I am as a performer


But that's what lights my fire
I love performing and being a rockstar, even when it's challenging or risky




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: John Michael Osbourne, Zachary Phillip Wylde Wylde

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@FaustTheFighet

I'm living on an endless road
Around the world for rock 'n' roll
Sometimes it feels so tough
But I still ain't had enough
I keep saying that it's getting too much
But I know I'm a liar

Feeling alright in the noise and the light
But that's what lights my fire

Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you

Walking out on another stage
Another town, another place
Sometimes I don't feel right
Nerves wound up too damn tight
People keep telling me it's bad for my health
But kicking back don't make it

Out of control, I play the ultimate role
But that's what lights my fire

Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you

I'm living on an endless road
Around the world for rock 'n' roll
Sometimes it feels so tough
But I still ain't had enough

Feeling alright in the noise and the light
But that's what lights my fire

Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you



All comments from YouTube:

@BLACKPINKfancamEDITS

Lemmy must be proud watching this in the sky

@FortniteEnEspanol

Ozzy was lucky to have good friends, Lemmy was one of them, the support he gave helping Ozzy's music career is undeniable.

@ChasisITM

Sky?

@thebluepig7532

@@ChasisITM yeah the sky, it’s not like he did anything bad

@raymondcroteau

@@thebluepig7532 Yeah, but, is it really Rock'n'Roll or Heavy Metal to go to Heaven when going to Hell and taking over a part of it is an option? Or just driving the Highway to Hell back and forth on a Boss Motorcycle or a Epic Musclecar?

@user-qj7mv5ou2f

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@jayelder20

Lemmy and Ozzy’s voices together when they say “hellraiser” is just fucking golden

@Bram25

Golden? Google said "did you mean platinum covered in gold with diamonds legendary?"

@McLeonVP

@@Bram25 Turmalina

@DannyBoy89

Would have been amazing to hear them both on the Hellraiser 3 film

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