Stillborn
Ozzy Osbourne/Zakk Wylde Lyrics


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Blind me
Erase what was
Stillborn, I have become

The feelings I once felt are now dead and gone
I've waited here for you, for so very long

So empty
Just a shell of a man
Stillborn, this I understand

The feelings I once felt are now dead and gone
I've waited here for you, for so very long

I waited here for you, so long
I waited here for you, for you

The feelings I once felt are now dead and gone
I've waited here for you, for so very long

I waited here for you, so long
I waited here for you, so long




I waited here for you, so long
I waited here for you, for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Stillborn" by Ozzy Osbourne/Zakk Wylde delve into themes of loss, emptiness, and waiting for someone who never arrives. In the first verse, the lines "Blind me, Erase what was, Stillborn, I have become" suggest a feeling of being stripped of past emotions or experiences, leaving the singer feeling lifeless and devoid of meaningful connection.


The chorus repeats the sentiment that the feelings the singer once had are now dead and gone, emphasizing the sense of emotional numbness. The line "I've waited here for you, for so very long" suggests that the singer has been longing for someone or something to bring back those lost feelings, but their wait has been in vain.


The second verse adds to the feelings of emptiness, describing the singer as "just a shell of a man." The repetition of the phrase "Stillborn, this I understand" reinforces the idea that the singer recognizes their own emotional stagnation, acknowledging that they have become stuck in this state of disconnected existence.


The repetition of the line "I waited here for you, so long" in the following lines echoes the longing and anticipation the singer has felt, hinting at a sense of betrayal or disappointment from the person or thing they were waiting for.


Overall, the lyrics of "Stillborn" convey a sense of despair and resignation. The singer has lost touch with their emotions, remaining in a state of stagnant waiting, longing for something to give them purpose or meaning. But as time passes, it becomes clear that the feelings they seek will never return, leaving them hollow and unfulfilled.


Line by Line Meaning

Blind me
Remove all perception and insight from my existence


Erase what was
Eliminate any trace of the past and its significance


Stillborn, I have become
Emotionally lifeless and stagnant, I have transformed


The feelings I once felt are now dead and gone
The emotions that once consumed me are now extinguished and absent


I've waited here for you, for so very long
I have patiently remained in this place, anticipating your arrival, for an extended period of time


So empty
Utterly void of substance or purpose


Just a shell of a man
Merely an outer husk with no internal vitality


Stillborn, this I understand
I comprehend that my existence is devoid of any real life or meaning


I waited here for you, so long
I have patiently anticipated your presence for an extensive duration


I waited here for you, for you
My anticipation has been solely focused on your arrival


I waited here for you, so long
I have been in a state of expectation for your arrival for a significant amount of time


I waited here for you, so long
I have remained in this place, eagerly waiting for you, for an extended period of time


I waited here for you, so long
For a prolonged duration, I have patiently anticipated your arrival


I waited here for you, for you
Throughout this entire waiting period, my focus has solely been on your arrival




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Zachary Phillip Wylde

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@BrendanTheGent

Blind me, erased what was
Stillborn I have become
The feelings I once felt are now dead and gone
I've waited here for you for so very long

So empty, just a shell of a man
Stillborn, this I understand
The feelings I once felt are now dead and gone
I've waited here for you for so very long

I've waited here for you so long
I've waited here for you
For you

The feelings I once felt are now dead and gone
I've waited here for you for so very long
I've waited here for you so long
I've waited here for you so long
I've waited here for you so long
I've waited here for you
For you



All comments from YouTube:

@Kinnakeeter

Zakk Wylde deserves respect as an artist. His voice and guitar work is unbelievable

@_garebear

This song was popular because most mistook it for an Ozzy song.

@Kinnakeeter

@@_garebear That's probably because Ozzy is featured on the track

@chris2162003

Copy paste ozzy

@joshfavila2636

Ok first off 😊ozzy sang the song w Zakk. Like he was in the background

@trevorsuzor2096

It was Zakk with Ozzie tracks... About time, he backed Oz so often..

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@kimstauder1862

Zakk and Ozzys voices together are SO awesome!! So special with their friendship. The song is insanely awesome! Keep it on repeat.

@ramtough4384

Arguably one of the best guitarists that ever walked the Earth.

@PonyBoy1776

Right next to Van Halen

@albertguerra744

No , right nxt to Randy Rhoads...not Eddie...

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